In 2015, if one were to tell Keetonia Wilson that in 2023 she would overcome hardship to become a proud homeowner she would not have believed…
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The Apopka Blue Darters football team are seen continuing to put in work in the weightroom during summer workouts. See more photos on page 3B.
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Hello Folks, What a great week last week in Central Florida. BASS released its top 100 lakes in the United States. Florida had three lakes in…
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I’d like to congratulate former Wekiva pitcher Logan Gilbert for recording his first complete game as a Major League Baseball pitcher. This week’s former Blue Darter…
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The basic premise of the event is for the coaches to give their preview for the upcoming high school football season.
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Apopka Blue Darters football players are getting in their last workouts as they will take next week off.
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Summer brings with it fun outdoor activities like lounging on the beach or by the pool, taking vacations, and a host of outdoor sports. But as…
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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings (center left) and Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore (center right) cut the ribbon of Orange County Parks and…
Photography studio moves to City CenterThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for Rinat Halon Photography, a boutique photography studio at Highland Manor at the Apopka City Center.
Workshop to collect public feedback on downtown ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
The University of Central Florida (UCF) will hold a public workshop to get feedback on Apopka’s downtown vision plan, which a team of UCF students will…
City concludes Black History Month with book launch eventThe Apopka Chief
The community honored Black History Month with an event unveiling the book “Celebrating Legends of Apopka in Honor of Black History Month,” which highlights the lives…
School has first talent showThe Apopka Chief
More than 40 acts ranging from musicians to juvenile stand-up comedians performed in the first annual Rock Springs Elementary Talent Show. The Rock Springs Elementary Cafeteria…
The fishin’ is pretty good in most chainsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I sure hope you have been enjoyin’ this great weather we have been havin’. There have been a few days that it has been…
Mustangs make third appearance in semi-finalsThe Apopka Chief
Mustangs’ coach Gersino Lubin has coached three teams (one-Evans, one-Wekiva) to the state final-four. The advancement to the final four is also Wekiva’s second (2017).
What’s on secondThe Apopka Chief
During Apopka’s baseball outing against the Oviedo Lions the Darter’s Andrew McCreary attempts to reach second base before a throw from right field arrives. The Blue…
March obituary 2023The Apopka Chief
Gregory Howard Heichel, 62, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 21, 2023. Chief Heichel was born on February 03, 1961 to the late Rupert and…
Museum exhibits desk of lawyer who defended Groveland FourThe Apopka Chief
Throughout Black History Month, the Museum of the Apopkans is displaying the desk of Alexander Akerman Jr., a defense attorney to “The Groveland Four,” four Black…
Garden club hosts fashion show and lunchThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka held the Stepping Out into the Garden Fashion Show and Luncheon at the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. The…