Jermichael Johnson (l) and Philip Tepper both reach for a loose ball in the Blue Darters’ victory over the East Ridge Knights. See more photos on…
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Bill Cowles has been an integral part of the Orange County Elections Office since 1989. Read more on page 7A.
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The Blue Darters finished the season with a 17-9 record, just barely missing the Region 7A-1 playoffs. In the picture, coach Brittany Hardy talks to the…
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Lloyd Kennedy of Apopka developer Finfrock has been named president of Florida Prestressed Concrete Association’s (FPCA) executive board of directors for the 2023-2025 term. Read more…
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Apopka Chief of Police Michael McKinley presented the Rotary Club of Apopka with a special thank you for its donation and support for the Apopka Area…
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The sports-themed casual dining restaurant Miller’s Ale House will come to Apopka, as announced at a press conference at the Apopka City Center Hilton Garden Inn.
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Local artist Delia Miller recently completed a mural as part of the People of Wekiwa Springs’ beautification movement to improve the Wekiwa Springs area. Miller, a…
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Arlen “Cosmo” Mizell, a devoted community service volunteer for 57 years who founded multiple clubs and earned a humanitarian award for his efforts, passed away at…
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The city of Apopka celebrated Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Florida on Friday, February 3. Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley (l) and Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson…
Farmers Insurance provides answers to frequently asked questions after a stormThe Apopka Chief
A natural disaster can leave you reeling financially as well as emotionally. The Skip Strohm Agency is here to help by providing answers to some of…
Author signs book about local farmworkers at Museum of ApopkansThe Apopka Chief
At the Museum of the Apopkans on Friday, August 19, author Dale Slongwhite signed copies of her book “Fed Up: The High Costs of Cheap Food.”…
Local CNN Hero gives tips on how to manage nonprofitsThe Apopka Chief
Zach Hudson spoke at the Gather and Grow event at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on South Central Avenue in Apopka.
Twins celebrate 90th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Twin sisters Addie Swain (l) and Mary Bridges (r) recently celebrated their 90th birthday. Born on August 8 in Apopka as Addie and Mary White, the…
Have meal, will travelThe Apopka Chief
A white ibis crosses the road with a crawfish in its beak at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open Fridays through Sundays and…
Bein’ on the water fishin’ is a great way to enjoy Labor Day weekendThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Here comes the Labor Day weekend with a lot of folks gettin’ at least three days off. I hope you have some great plans…
Wekiva Mustangs whip Olympia in season openerThe Apopka Chief
Head coach Jeremiah Schwartz has consistently emphasized the Wekiva Mustangs football team was significantly improving explosiveness and dynamism during the offseason. See more photos on page…
Labor Day weekend should be a great time for fishin’The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, If you have been waitin’ to take a few days off and go fishin’, next weekend is your time. Next weekend is Labor Day…
Mustangs easily ride past Pinellas ParkThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs football team was looking to make a statement entering the preseason Kickoff Classic. See more photos on page 4B and page 5B.
Darters host Ocoee after Kickoff Classic was scrubbedThe Apopka Chief
It’s not an ideal situation for the Apopka High football team, but the Blue Darters must still get ready for the regular season.