Apopka’s Anthony DeVita fires the ball toward home plate, as he starts the District 7A-4 championship game held at Lake Brantley High School. Apopka’s season ended…
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Summer brings with it fun outdoor activities like lounging on the beach or by the pool, taking vacations, and a host of outdoor sports. But as…
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Community leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs (pictured, Samuel Vilchez Santiago, State of Florida Director for the American Business Immigration Coalition) participated in a conversation about the key…
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Kiwanis Club of Apopka, presented its Students of the Year Awards, one each, to thirteen different Apopka area schools. See names on page 7A.
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The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF) will welcome Mary Flynn to speak about her book “Confessions of a Hallmark Greeting Card Writer.” Read more on…
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I would like to respond to the grounds for recall in last week’s paper (article, “Petition to recall Nelson as mayor is launched,” which appeared on…
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Apopka High School alumnus Jalen Carter was the ninth pick of the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
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The 61st annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival took place on Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30, at Kit Land Nelson Park in downtown Apopka.…
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Michael Rodriguez tendered his resignation as city attorney following a contentious battle with the Apopka City Council over how he performed his job. Rodriguez announced his resignation…
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At the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance has given Mayor Bryan Nelson (center, in green tie) the Pillar Award, which recognizes the…
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…
Hydradry gets ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
Hydradry held a ribbon cutting at its new location at 203 West St., Apopka, on December 1. Pictured (l-r) are Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson assisting Mark…
Foliage Sertoma Club honors three board membersThe Apopka Chief
Three Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka board members were honored with special national Sertoma lifetime achievement awards at a luncheon on Friday, December 9, at The…
Apopka girls wrestling finishes second in 32-team eventThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team, led by coach Bruce McMillian (back row, far left) placed second in a 32-team tournament.
State-title games becoming routine for Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
Jeff Rolson has been head coach of the Darters for four seasons now and this will be the third time his team.
Apopka Christmas Parade units step off in its 46th yearThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Sertoma Club announced the winners of its 46th year for the Apopka Christmas Parade. Awards will be given at the City Council meeting on…
Chamber’s best in businessThe Apopka Chief
The 2022 Apopka Chamber Business Awards, which spotlight the best in the city’s business community, took place at the Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center in…
Blue Darters down Lake Buena Vista, 58-40The Apopka Chief
Several Blue Darters, including Philip Tepper (r), and at least one Lake Buena Vista player scramble for the ball.