Not only does the situation involving the offensive line translate to the defense serving as the anchor for the time being, the defense is also the…
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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…
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.