The best season in a decade has ended for the Wekiva Mustangs baseball team. Wekiva finished the season with an overall record of 19-7, the second-best…
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Wekiva’a baseball season ends in district tournament
May Obituaries 2023
May 26, 2023 LOUIS MITCHELL MITROVICH, 56, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 16, 2023. Mr. Mitrovich was born on August 07, 1966 in Detroit,…
Freedom Tire & Automotive provides professional and affordable service for your vehicle
For most people, vehicles hold the utmost importance in their day-to-day activities: work, shopping, school, extracurricular activities, church, eating out, going to the movies, doctor’s appointments,…
Online school takes field trip to Wekiwa Springs State Park
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.
FSU student soon to graduate
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…
Petition to recall Nelson as mayor is launched
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…
City keeps upgrading cemetery, may raise plot fees
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.
Wildlife Drive to celebrate 8th anniversary
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.
More action from Apopka High baseball
Apopka second baseman Jeremy Pabon reaches down to put the tag on a Lake Buena Vista runner on during the game.
After sickness, great to be back as fishin’ in our area is pretty good
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…
Graceworx Community Church Starting New Sermon Series on February 11The Apopka Chief
Pastor Jim Coffin will begin a new weekly sermon series on Saturday, February 11, at Graceworx Community Church. The series will run through June. Titled Kings, Prophets…
Passionity cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
Greater Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Passionity Steak and Sushi Bar, 2107 E Semoran Blvd., Apopka, with a grand opening ribbon cutting. Members of the…
First responders compete in BBQ challengeThe Apopka Chief
The AFD won the bragging rights for first place. They received the top prize. As runners-up, the Apopka Police Department (APD) received a check to go…
OCSO seeks suspects behind deadly shootingThe Apopka Chief
Authorities are searching for suspects involved in the fatal shooting of Travis Rashard Grubbs.
Film on area human trafficking has world premiereThe Apopka Chief
Hosted by actor Dean Cain during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the film premiere included introductions by Dean himself; Jason Campbell, president of JC Films Studios; and…
AHS boys soccer team plays in district tourney semifinalsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka goalie Hayden Koscicki (r) defends the goal as an East Ridge player gets the ball into the keeper box. See more photos on page 5B.
Apopka girls soccer plays Evans in district gameThe Apopka Chief
MacKenzie Meyerer kicks the ball past an Evans player during District 7A-3 quarterfinal round game. See more photos on page 4B.
Next two months are great times for fishin’ in our areaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are in February and we are lookin’ for some great fishin’ over the next two months. This is probably the best two months to catch…
Wekiva Mustangs heading to postseason with big dreamsThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team will enter 2023 postseason after completing the most successful regular season ever.
Mustangs basketball battle Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
A boys basketball battle between hometown rivals ended as expected with the favored downing the host.