Samuel Nuebel tries to gain control of the ball during Apopka’s district tournament playoff with the Ocoee Knights. See more photos on page 3B.
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AHS boys lacrosse battle Ocoee in district playoff contest
Medical facility cuts ribbon
On Friday, March 31, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for Casillas Medical and Wellness, located at 1706 E. Semoran Blvd. Board-certified family…
Since 1988, A.O.K. Tire Mart has been a local, family-owned and operated business
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Summer is the season for beaches, barbecues, and breakdowns. Even though summer usually means fun, the…
Vote ends City Council meeting
Both votes arrived late at night, basically capping an 8-hour, 20-minute meeting held at Apopka City Hall.
Miss Apopka’s portrait
Miss Apopka Sarah Sarver unveils her portrait at the Wednesday, April 5, City Council meeting at Apopka City Hall. With her are (l to r) Mayor…
Art & Foliage Festival will be held soon
Mayor Bryan Nelson read a proclamation for the Apopka Art and Foliage Festival at the City Council meeting at Apopka City Hall.
Wekiwa Springs mural is dedicated
The community dedicated a new mural highlighting Wekiwa Springs flora and fauna as part of the residents’ persistent efforts to rescue Wekiwa Springs from blight and…
Apopka, Wekiva high school sports teams continue on
Miguel Acosta fires the ball toward home plate for the Wekiva Mustangs during the game with Central Florida Christian Academy. Apopka flag football quarterback Lauren Jones…
Columnist back in town after visit to BassMaster event
Hello Folks, I’m back. My wife, Shirley, and I had a great vacation, and we are glad to be back in Zellwood. The trip was great,…
AHS girls lacrosse sports 12-3 record headed to postseason
The Apopka High team that has the best record this spring is the girls lacrosse squad.
14th annual MLK Parade has high school bands, four grand marshals, and moreThe Apopka Chief
The 14th annual Apopka Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will take place on Monday, January 16, starting at 2 p.m., beginning at the Apopka Community Center/VFW…
In progress at City CenterThe Apopka Chief
The city’s second Winn-Dixie location, pictured, is coming to fruition at the Apopka City Center, a 34-acre mixed-use development at the U.S. Highway 441/State Road 436…
Passing by at Wildlife DriveThe Apopka Chief
Fulvous whistling ducks pass by each other in the water at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. The entrance gate to the wildlife drive is located…
Properly maintaining your vehicle can help ensure its dependability and increase fuel efficiencyThe Apopka Chief
Vehicles are an important part of our daily lives. They can be trusted and true for years on end as we drive to school, work, and…
Fishin’ is picking up in Central Florida lakes and riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We have some cooler weather headed our way this weekend so the fishin’ might slow down for a day or two. Once the weather…
No surprise, but Apopka’s Jalen Carter declares for NFL draftThe Apopka Chief
On the collegiate front, Apopka’s Jalen Carter has officially declared for the NFL draft.
Mustangs down Ocoee in first Metro Conference eventThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva coach Gersino Lubin draws up a play during a timeout.
Blue Darters whip Horizon in Metro Conference tourneyThe Apopka Chief
A big win over the Horizon Hawks broke a three-game skid for the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team.
Ribbon cutting held by Chamber of Commerce for new OneBlood siteThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and the Apopka community celebrated the grand opening of the OneBlood donor center in Apopka on Wednesday, January 11.
Sports action picks back up after Christmas, New Year’s DayThe Apopka Chief
Apopka girls basketball coach Brittany Hardy talks with Asia Jones during a break in the action.