The end of spring football practice is just around the corner as the Apopka Blue Darters will visit the Jones Tigers for the spring game. See…
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Intrasquad game; spring game ahead for Darters
Season ends in region game for AHS softball
An up-and-down season for the Apopka Blue Darters softball team ended with a loss to Port Orange Spruce Creek in a Class 7A-1 regional quarterfinal playoff…
Bill Cowles Correction
CORRECTION: Our story in today's Friday, May 12 page 6A edition of The Apopka Chief was in error. It should have read Orange County Supervisor of…
Graceworx Community Church Offers Six Suggestions for High-School Graduates
High-school seniors across the nation will soon be bombarded with advice from parents, teachers and/or commencement speakers. Here’s what we at Graceworx would like to say…
New panther license plate features famous female and her kitten
The Protect the Panther License Plate will soon have a new design featuring a stunning photograph taken by photographer Carlton Ward. Read more on page 12A.
Musician drops album
Matti Veldhuis is a singer/songwriter from Central Florida. Her debut album, “Perpetual June,” was recorded in Los Angeles, Calif., and was released on April 27. It…
We could use some rain for low lakes
Hello Folks, We could use some rain. It seems here lately that we are either gettin’ flooded or we are dry. The lakes are pretty low…
Founder of Christian TV station speaks at prayer event
Speaking at his first event following the recent death of his wife, and a successful back surgery, Claud Bowers, co-founder and president of the SuperChannel Worship…
Three police officers take oath
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley administered the oath to Vincent “Vince” Agostino, Tyler Lacen and Genesis Katlin Barona.
Practicing self-care
This great blue heron is one of several inhabitants of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the eastern portion of the…
Apopka’s Hispanic leadersThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce invited its members and non-members to organize the Chamber’s Hispanic Leadership Committee at San Miguel Mexican Grill. This was the…
VFW presents community service awardsThe Apopka Chief
The information published in the February 10th edition of The Apopka Chief was incorrect. VFW Post 10147 presented its annual Community Service Awards at its luncheon…
Wildlife Drive ospreysThe Apopka Chief
Two ospreys perch in their nest above the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the eastern portion of the…
Apopka Fair coming to Kit Land Nelson Park this MarchThe Apopka Chief
Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation, Inc. and supported by the City of Apopka, the Apopka Fair has taken its place among the institutions…
Apopka girls lacrosse begins its season against Winter ParkThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls lacrosse team began its 2023 season Monday, February 13, with a home match against the Winter Park Wildcats. See more on…
Apopka, Wekiva wrestlers take part in Metro tournamentThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva’s James Mixon, wrestling in the 285 lb. (Heavyweight) division, turns an opponent to his back. See more photos on page 4B.
Even though it’s still February, seasons change for sportsThe Apopka Chief
Except for the Wekiva boys basketball team as well as boys and girls wrestling teams, high school sports in our area have moved on to spring…
Despite loss in district title game, Mustangs still No. 1 seed in regionThe Apopka Chief
The banner commemorating the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball 2017 district championship will still hang alone from the rafters of Mustang Arena. More photos on page 4B.
AHS softball team must replace three four-year playersThe Apopka Chief
Three of 2022’s seniors – Aubrey Evans, Jesi Mora, and Avery Brewer – started all four years as Blue Darters, played infield positions, and hit in…
Apopka girls wrestle their way to 2nd placeThe Apopka Chief
Six members of the Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team claimed district titles Friday, February 10.