Staff and 119 students from the online school, Florida Connections Academy, had a field trip to the Wekiwa Springs State Park. Read more on page 8A.
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Skyler Miller, daughter of Cory and Melody Miller and granddaughter of Dennis and Patti Bankson, will be graduating from Florida State University with a degree in…
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A petition was initiated to recall Bryan Nelson as mayor on the grounds of, among the reasons, refusing to hold anyone accountable for the death of…
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So far, the upgrade of Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery has included completion of the repaving of the cemetery’s driveways, fencing installation, and process of procuring two new columbariums.
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Orange Audubon Society will celebrate eight years of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive’s opening at the drive. The event is free, and no reservations are necessary.
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Apopka second baseman Jeremy Pabon reaches down to put the tag on a Lake Buena Vista runner on during the game.
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Hello Folks, Well, it’s great to be back. My wife and I got the flu and it was kinda tough. Things are almost normal and it’s…
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One of the more impressive achievements in sports is a perfect game in baseball. Wekiva’s Zion McCoy joined the ranks of pitchers to throw a perfect…
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Apopka Blue Darters girls tennis star Alyssa Novoa, who is only a junior, won her state quarterfinal match getting off to a great start. See more…
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Losing only four starters on each side of the ball, the Apopka Blue Darters football team will be looking for depth throughout the lineup and improvement…
Strong second half for Mustangs versus Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs entered the basketball contest against the Apopka Blue Darters with a 9-1 record and holding the second position in the Maxpreps.
Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team plays WindermereThe Apopka Chief
The host Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team defeated Windermere 5-1 on December 14 in a Metro Conference match. In the photo at the far left,…
December 2022 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022 Malika Vekeysia Stevenson, Apopka, passed away on December 20. She was born on November 4, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Stevenson is preceded…
A.O.K. Tire Mart reminds you to be prepared before hitting the roads this holidayThe Apopka Chief
Traveling for the holidays? Road trips planned to visit relatives? A mechanical once-over for your vehicle before taking to the highways could prevent breakdowns or being…
Public Invited to Hear Dickens Carolers at Graceworx Community Church Dec. 24The Apopka Chief
The Dickens Carolers, who’ve been inspiring Central Florida audiences for the past 30 years with their performances of the music of Christmas, will sing at Graceworx…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty, your local market experts, whether you’re buying or selling!The Apopka Chief
“Is it a good time to sell? Or might it be a better time to buy? Either way, let’s take a look at what the numbers…
Boy Scouts help outThe Apopka Chief
J.P. Hodgkins of local Boy Scouts Troop 10 chose to do his Life Service Project, along with several other Boy Scouts and fathers from Troop 10…
Blue Darters seeking fourth state championshipThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters (11-3) and Explorers (13-1) have split their two previous meetings in state-title games.
Apopka pastor dies, leaves a legacy of biblical leadershipThe Apopka Chief
Michael Dwight Warren., a well-known pastor in Apopka and the Central Florida community, transitioned on December 7 at Advent Hospital, Orlando. He was the beloved pastor…
Cooler weather headed to Central Florida this weekendThe Apopka Chief
I know y’all have heard me say how much I love cooler weather, right. Well, this weekend I’m gonna get what I asked for and then…