The Wekiva High School boys basketball team recently hosted its annual summer day camp for local youngsters. The campers are taught basic skills by Wekiva coaches…
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Italian cuisine has always been known for its tomatoes, garlic, its olive oil, its appreciation for wine, and for the mysterious way it had of defying…
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Are you having issues with your vehicle? Do you have fleet vehicles that need to be serviced by an honest and professional automobile repair shop? If…
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Two groups, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and ZAPT Elite Scholarship Fund, were presented checks by the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance at the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast…
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Nearly 10 years presented many hurdles including property acquisition and COVID. However, that didn’t stop Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) from achieving its end goal: the…
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City administrator Edward Bass died at age 50 from complications related to mouth cancer. Visitation and funeral arrangements have been made.
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This section of the Loop Trail will remain closed for the two weeks since June 5 for the public’s safety due to the road being narrow…
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Citizens and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings’ 2023 State…
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Hello Folks, Well, it feels like summer has arrived, but in fact, it starts June 21, next Wednesday. We have been havin’ some very warm days…
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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…
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…
Graceworx Community Church Starting New Sermon Series on February 11The Apopka Chief
Pastor Jim Coffin will begin a new weekly sermon series on Saturday, February 11, at Graceworx Community Church. The series will run through June. Titled Kings, Prophets…
Passionity cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
Greater Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Passionity Steak and Sushi Bar, 2107 E Semoran Blvd., Apopka, with a grand opening ribbon cutting. Members of the…
First responders compete in BBQ challengeThe Apopka Chief
The AFD won the bragging rights for first place. They received the top prize. As runners-up, the Apopka Police Department (APD) received a check to go…
Film on area human trafficking has world premiereThe Apopka Chief
Hosted by actor Dean Cain during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the film premiere included introductions by Dean himself; Jason Campbell, president of JC Films Studios; and…
AHS boys soccer team plays in district tourney semifinalsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka goalie Hayden Koscicki (r) defends the goal as an East Ridge player gets the ball into the keeper box. See more photos on page 5B.
Apopka girls soccer plays Evans in district gameThe Apopka Chief
MacKenzie Meyerer kicks the ball past an Evans player during District 7A-3 quarterfinal round game. See more photos on page 4B.
Next two months are great times for fishin’ in our areaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are in February and we are lookin’ for some great fishin’ over the next two months. This is probably the best two months to catch…
Wekiva Mustangs heading to postseason with big dreamsThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team will enter 2023 postseason after completing the most successful regular season ever.