As part of a multifaceted approach to restoring water quality in waterways, the St. Johns River Water Management District has been reducing the “rough fish” population…
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St. Johns District harvests gizzard shads to improve water quality
Photography studio moves to City Center
The Apopka Area chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for Rinat Halon Photography, a boutique photography studio at Highland Manor at the Apopka City Center.
Workshop to collect public feedback on downtown Apopka
The University of Central Florida (UCF) will hold a public workshop to get feedback on Apopka’s downtown vision plan, which a team of UCF students will…
City concludes Black History Month with book launch event
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…
School has first talent show
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…
The fishin’ is pretty good in most chains
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…
Mustangs make third appearance in semi-finals
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).
What’s on second
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…
March obituary 2023
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…
Museum exhibits desk of lawyer who defended Groveland Four
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…
Apopka pastor dies, leaves a legacy of biblical leadershipThe Apopka Chief
Michael Dwight Warren., a well-known pastor in Apopka and the Central Florida community, transitioned on December 7 at Advent Hospital, Orlando. He was the beloved pastor…
Cooler weather headed to Central Florida this weekendThe Apopka Chief
I know y’all have heard me say how much I love cooler weather, right. Well, this weekend I’m gonna get what I asked for and then…
Hydradry gets ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
Hydradry held a ribbon cutting at its new location at 203 West St., Apopka, on December 1. Pictured (l-r) are Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson assisting Mark…
Foliage Sertoma Club honors three board membersThe Apopka Chief
Three Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka board members were honored with special national Sertoma lifetime achievement awards at a luncheon on Friday, December 9, at The…
Apopka girls wrestling finishes second in 32-team eventThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team, led by coach Bruce McMillian (back row, far left) placed second in a 32-team tournament.
State-title games becoming routine for Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
Jeff Rolson has been head coach of the Darters for four seasons now and this will be the third time his team.
Apopka Christmas Parade units step off in its 46th yearThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Sertoma Club announced the winners of its 46th year for the Apopka Christmas Parade. Awards will be given at the City Council meeting on…
Chamber’s best in businessThe Apopka Chief
The 2022 Apopka Chamber Business Awards, which spotlight the best in the city’s business community, took place at the Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center in…
Blue Darters down Lake Buena Vista, 58-40The Apopka Chief
Several Blue Darters, including Philip Tepper (r), and at least one Lake Buena Vista player scramble for the ball.