Fireworks filled the sky at the Apopka amphitheater to cap the city’s July Fourth Celebration on Tuesday, July 4. Musical guest My Generation entertained the crowd…
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This blue-winged teal is one of several wildlife that call Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive home. Located on the Lake Apopka North Shore, the drive is free…
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. I know my family did. We had the all-American meal of hot dogs and hamburgers, and…
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The ability to prepare for the upcoming season has been a steady process of improvement with Jeremiah Schwartz as the Wekiva Mustangs’ head coach.
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Even though he grew up in Apopka, there was little possibility that James Delgado would play football, much less coach it.
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July 28, 2023 EVANGELINA C. OCHOA, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 21, 2023. Mrs. Ochoa was born on August 11, 1939 in Ancihuacuaro,…
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Graceworx Community Church, like many congregations throughout the United States, sees in the secular festivities surrounding Independence Day, a natural springboard for reflecting also on the…
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Lorena Potter, (l), president of Foliage Sertoma Club, welcomes new members of the club who were installed at a luncheon by Mayor Bryan Nelson (r). The…
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Sam Worell, (l), area governor of Rotary District 6980, installs Mike Polan as president of Rotary Club of Apopka. See more photos on page 11A.
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According to airman Kaleb Petty, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Zellwood. Read more on page 6A.
Deep run in Class 4A state tennis tournament is Novoa’s goalThe Apopka Chief
All the best wishes to Alyssa Novoa, who will compete in the Class 4A individual girls tennis state tournament. Also covered, Apopka: flag football, baseball, girls…
Katrina Schroeder, DMD, is a highly skilled dentist serving patients from all over Orange countyThe Apopka Chief
In 2006, Dr. Schroeder graduated from the University of Florida’s College of dentistry with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) and began her private practice…
OCPS named ‘StormReady Supporter’The Apopka Chief
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service selected Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) as a “StormReady Supporter” after reviewing the district’s emergency management…
Rotary donates to AHS Fashion ClubThe Apopka Chief
The Rotary Club of Apopka helps Apopka High School Fashion Club with a check. Giving back to the Apopka community for over 90 years, the Rotary…
Mayor says he won’t rid fire chief despite voteThe Apopka Chief
“It’s just a ceremonial vote,” Nelson said in an interview. “They (the City Council) have no authority to fire anybody.”
DRC views behavioral hospital plan for first timeThe Apopka Chief
The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the first submittal of a major development plan for a 144-bed behavioral hospital that is proposed to be next to…
Wildlife Drive to be open despite maintenanceThe Apopka Chief
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will have its normal opening, unaffected by maintenance that contractors will do on roadwork on the property.
Apopkan to compete in Miss Florida USAThe Apopka Chief
Jada Studenc, a current University of Central Florida (UCF) student will represent Apopka in the Miss Florida USA competition next month in Miami.
AHS softball team versus Ocoee in Metro Conference gameThe Apopka Chief
Pitcher Sarah Sosa keeps her eyes on the plate as she fires the ball during the Conference West Division tournament against Ocoee.
Apopka High School baseball faces rival West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
After Brady Roberts’ (r) running catch in deep right-center field that saved multiple runs in the fifth inning, he’s met with congratulations from Anthony DeVita.