This third installment of a series of catching up with former Apopka Blue Darter athletes takes a little bit of a turn as I spoke this…
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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…
Loomis family honored at Boy Scouts Golden Eagle dinnerThe Apopka Chief
The Golden Eagle Dinner is an annual fundraising dinner held each year by the Central Florida Council of The Boy Scouts of America. Bringing together Central…
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is closed until further noticeThe Apopka Chief
The St. Johns River Water Management District is currently conducting maintenance at several locations within the Lake Apopka North Shore property.
Town hall is 3rd South Apopka annexation meetingThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka conducted its third community meeting in four months, this time in a town hall format, to discuss the mass annexation of unincorporated…
Scenes from various Apopka High spring sports actionThe Apopka Chief
Shylah Pino reaches to tag out a Bishop Moore runner at second base on Tuesday, March 28, during the Hornets’ 9-6 victory over the Apopka Blue…
Most AHS spring sports hovering over .500 for the seasonThe Apopka Chief
Most of Apopka High’s spring sports are in the middle of their seasons and, while none is likely to end up hoisting a state championship trophy…
Apopka High boys lacrosse meets University HighThe Apopka Chief
After scooping up a loose ball, goalkeeper Ethan Korkes moves to get the ball to a teammate. More photos can be found on page 3B.
Mustangs improving in many ways on baseball diamondThe Apopka Chief
Scoring an average of 7.5 runs while giving up 3.6, the Wekiva Mustangs baseball team has been dominant far more often than not.
Graceworx Community Church Going All Out with Its Easter ProgrammingThe Apopka Chief
If Easter church services hold many wonderful memories for you, but right now you’re not connected with a congregation and not sure what you’d like to…
2022 Paramedic of YearThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Fire Department voted Ryan Hobbick as the 2022 Paramedic of the Year, the fire department announced in a Facebook post. Hobbick began his career…
Essential Eyecare & Optical can help get a clear-eyed view on detecting vision problemsThe Apopka Chief
Our eyes help us take in the world around us. Eye exams at every age and life stage can help keep your vision strong. It’s important…