The community honored Black History Month with an event unveiling the book “Celebrating Legends of Apopka in Honor of Black History Month,” which highlights the lives…
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More than 40 acts ranging from musicians to juvenile stand-up comedians performed in the first annual Rock Springs Elementary Talent Show. The Rock Springs Elementary Cafeteria…
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Hello Folks, I sure hope you have been enjoyin’ this great weather we have been havin’. There have been a few days that it has been…
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Mustangs’ coach Gersino Lubin has coached three teams (one-Evans, one-Wekiva) to the state final-four. The advancement to the final four is also Wekiva’s second (2017).
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During Apopka’s baseball outing against the Oviedo Lions the Darter’s Andrew McCreary attempts to reach second base before a throw from right field arrives. The Blue…
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Gregory Howard Heichel, 62, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 21, 2023. Chief Heichel was born on February 03, 1961 to the late Rupert and…
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Throughout Black History Month, the Museum of the Apopkans is displaying the desk of Alexander Akerman Jr., a defense attorney to “The Groveland Four,” four Black…
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The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka held the Stepping Out into the Garden Fashion Show and Luncheon at the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. The…
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During the 2023 Legislative Preview Luncheon, constituents got a glimpse into state lawmakers’ agendas and what may be top statewide issues at this year’s Legislative Session,…
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The city of Apopka installed a pump system at Clear Water Lake, which has had flooding issues and caused problems for nearby residents for years.
Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team plays WindermereThe Apopka Chief
The host Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team defeated Windermere 5-1 on December 14 in a Metro Conference match. In the photo at the far left,…
December 2022 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022 Malika Vekeysia Stevenson, Apopka, passed away on December 20. She was born on November 4, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Stevenson is preceded…
A.O.K. Tire Mart reminds you to be prepared before hitting the roads this holidayThe Apopka Chief
Traveling for the holidays? Road trips planned to visit relatives? A mechanical once-over for your vehicle before taking to the highways could prevent breakdowns or being…
Public Invited to Hear Dickens Carolers at Graceworx Community Church Dec. 24The Apopka Chief
The Dickens Carolers, who’ve been inspiring Central Florida audiences for the past 30 years with their performances of the music of Christmas, will sing at Graceworx…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty, your local market experts, whether you’re buying or selling!The Apopka Chief
“Is it a good time to sell? Or might it be a better time to buy? Either way, let’s take a look at what the numbers…
Apopka girls soccer dominates Mount Dora in 9-1 winThe Apopka Chief
Freshman Robyn Pickard kicks the ball as the Blue Darters downed Mount Dora.
Boy Scouts help outThe Apopka Chief
J.P. Hodgkins of local Boy Scouts Troop 10 chose to do his Life Service Project, along with several other Boy Scouts and fathers from Troop 10…
New police officer takes oath of officeThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley (r) administers oath of office to Christian “Chris” Cruz as a new officer at Apopka City Hall on Thursday, December 8.
Blue Darters seeking fourth state championshipThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters (11-3) and Explorers (13-1) have split their two previous meetings in state-title games.
35 years of mail deliveryThe Apopka Chief
On Wednesday, December 7, the Post Office celebrated 35 years of public service to the Apopka community on Park Avenue. The current postmaster is Shalain Williams…