It may be summer, but members of the Apopka Blue Darters football team are working out three days a week until preseason football practice begins. More…
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Continuing the summer series seeking to catch up with Apopka-area athletes, coaches, or others involving with sports, I’m going way back this week to catch up…
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Deaconess Jennell Simmons was born Jennell Payne, on June 12, 1921. Read more on page 10A.
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On May 6th, Senior Night at Apopka High School Awards program saw an Agriculture and FFA senior, Reilly Redcliffe, receive the CCP Agricultural Scholarship for 2023.…
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A ribbon cutting celebrated the finished rehabilitation of a one-mile stretch on U.S. 441.
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Artists painted several murals in downtown Apopka as part of a community-wide effort to usher in more visual beauty and vitality to the area. See more…
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Jones quarterback Dereon Coleman is brought down by Apopka defensive lineman Kevin Roberts (r) and Lorenzo Payne. See more photos on page 3B.
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week. One week sure makes a difference. Last week we had some rain and breezy days but…
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Coach Mike Scudero has guided the Wekiva program over the last three seasons through the transformation and continuation of reaching the next step.
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This summer, I am planning to do several columns in this space about some of the former Apopka High School athletes and coaches.
Apopka claims first district tournament gameThe Apopka Chief
Jermichael Johnson (l) and Philip Tepper both reach for a loose ball in the Blue Darters’ victory over the East Ridge Knights. See more photos on…
Season ends for Apopka High girls basketball squadThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters finished the season with a 17-9 record, just barely missing the Region 7A-1 playoffs. In the picture, coach Brittany Hardy talks to the…
Police Chief thanks RotaryThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Chief of Police Michael McKinley presented the Rotary Club of Apopka with a special thank you for its donation and support for the Apopka Area…
Senior night a success for Darters in final regular-season gameThe Apopka Chief
Elijah Louis goes up for a shot in Apopka’s victory over the Mount Dora Hurricanes.
Miller’s Ale House coming to Apopka City CenterThe Apopka Chief
The sports-themed casual dining restaurant Miller’s Ale House will come to Apopka, as announced at a press conference at the Apopka City Center Hilton Garden Inn.
Wekiwa Springs mural is finishedThe Apopka Chief
Local artist Delia Miller recently completed a mural as part of the People of Wekiwa Springs’ beautification movement to improve the Wekiwa Springs area. Miller, a…
Crossing guards honoredThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka celebrated Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Florida on Friday, February 3. Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley (l) and Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson…
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant has been a local favorite for over a decadeThe Apopka Chief
At King Buffet Chinese Restaurant, you will always find an abundant variety of fresh and delicious foods. You will also find their service to be top-notch…
AHS girls soccer wins district, first regional gameThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team defeated the East Ridge twice in five days. In the picture, the team celebrates the district title, showing off…
February 2023 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023 Jorge Velazquez Roman, 72, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 18, 2023. Mr. Velazquez Roman was born on December 14, 1950 to…