August 25, 2023 Thomas A. Hurst, 62, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 03, 2023. Mr. Hurst was born on October 18, 1960 in Orlando,…
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August 2023 obituaries
City Council vote 3-1 to censure Mayor Nelson
The Apopka City Council voted 3-1 on a resolution to censure the mayor “for misleading the City Council, and by the same actions, the people of…
Apopka Barrel Racers Compete at World Championship
From 6 qualifying in 2021 to 16 riders in 2023 Apopka’s very own Racewood Equine once again traveled to Perry, Georgia for The National Barrel Horse…
Osprey on the lookout
An osprey perches up high over Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and open to the…
After preseason camp, Darters begin practice for season
One of the activities at the school was an obstacle course made up from various football practice items such as a large outdoor rubber trash can…
August has two full moons and that will benefit fishin’
Hello Folks, It’s goin’ to be a good month to go fishin’. We have two full moons this month. There was one on Tuesday, August 1,…
Who is Roger Williams, why is football field named for him?
Recently, I spoke with Roger Franklin Williams, Mr. Williams’ son, about his father, especially in the realm of athletics, which is what I concentrate on here.
Mustangs begin football practice
The start of fall practice also means only 19 more days until the Wekiva Mustangs compete in the preseason Kickoff Classic.
Coaches will be crying on Aug. 14
The 2023 Dave Powers Crying Towel dinner and radio program will be held. It will feature after-dinner presentations by the head coaches of four of Central…
Preseason camp builds bonding
With 63 kids and several coaches taking the trip, members of the Apopka Blue Darters football team spent the final weekend before preseason practice together at…
J&K Automotive is a company you can trust for honest and convenient auto repair servicesThe Apopka Chief
Honest Auto Repairs with a smile. If you’ve faced “hidden” charges or been talked into unnecessary service work, then J&K Automotive, Inc. is for you. They…
It’s been windy all over Central Florida as anglers try to make up for lost timeThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, it was a little windy over the weekend and that kept some anglers off the water. Hopefully, this week the wind will settle…
State tennis, NFL draft, district tourneys are all in newsThe Apopka Chief
“I definitely feel like I played my best,” Novoa said of the state tournament.
Apopka High baseball, softball participating in postseasonThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s Riley Ford throws from her knees during the Blue Darters’ 9-8 District 7A-4 tournament against the Lake Mary Rams. See more photos on page 1B.
Wekiva’a baseball season ends in district tournamentThe Apopka Chief
The best season in a decade has ended for the Wekiva Mustangs baseball team. Wekiva finished the season with an overall record of 19-7, the second-best…
May Obituaries 2023The Apopka Chief
May 26, 2023 LOUIS MITCHELL MITROVICH, 56, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 16, 2023. Mr. Mitrovich was born on August 07, 1966 in Detroit,…
Freedom Tire & Automotive provides professional and affordable service for your vehicleThe Apopka Chief
For most people, vehicles hold the utmost importance in their day-to-day activities: work, shopping, school, extracurricular activities, church, eating out, going to the movies, doctor’s appointments,…
Online school takes field trip to Wekiwa Springs State ParkThe Apopka Chief
Staff and 119 students from the online school, Florida Connections Academy, had a field trip to the Wekiwa Springs State Park. Read more on page 8A.
FSU student soon to graduateThe Apopka Chief
Skyler Miller, daughter of Cory and Melody Miller and granddaughter of Dennis and Patti Bankson, will be graduating from Florida State University with a degree in…
Petition to recall Nelson as mayor is launchedThe Apopka Chief
A petition was initiated to recall Bryan Nelson as mayor on the grounds of, among the reasons, refusing to hold anyone accountable for the death of…