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.
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Perhaps training taking place during the summer months is of the most value. The process of righting the end of the previous season for basketball teams…
At annexation workshop, residents have questions, frustrationsThe Apopka Chief
Up to around 75 attended the meeting that lasted about 2½ hours.
Gather and GrowThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce conducted its first Gather and Grow installment of 2023 at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Apopka City Center on…
Soaring to new heights at Wildlife DriveThe Apopka Chief
This bald eagle soars through the air over the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Friday, January 20. The entrance gate to the wildlife drive is located…
Apopka girls play Eustis ahead of postseasonThe Apopka Chief
Michaela Moss looks toward the bucket as she prepares to shoot the ball.
Postseason begins soon for soccer, basketball teamsThe Apopka Chief
The postseason is rapidly approaching for winter sports as the district tournaments started this week past press time. Read more on page 3B.
Speck fishin’ should remain strong despite some cooler weatherThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We have some cooler weather comin’ our way this weekend. I’m sure that’s goin’ to affect the fishin’ just a little. The good news…
Mustangs versus TrojansThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team played Metro Conference foe Evans High at the Evans gym. See more photos on page 4B.
Darters trying to get through tough stretchThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team is coming toward the end of an incredibly tough seven-game stretch that has featured some of the top teams…
The Good News Club at Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is an exciting time for kids!The Apopka Chief
Does anyone know what time it is? This is always the opening for Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church’s (WSBC) Good News Club to begin. The kids then…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – Here We Grow AgainThe Apopka Chief
With 2022 officially in the books and the New Year underway, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are looking forward to the year ahead…