The Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team defeated the East Ridge twice in five days. In the picture, the team celebrates the district title, showing off…
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February 24, 2023 Jorge Velazquez Roman, 72, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 18, 2023. Mr. Velazquez Roman was born on December 14, 1950 to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Authorities are searching for suspects involved in the fatal shooting of Travis Rashard Grubbs.
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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…
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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.
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MacKenzie Meyerer kicks the ball past an Evans player during District 7A-3 quarterfinal round game. See more photos on page 4B.
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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…
Families tour new K-8 school before students return to schoolThe Apopka Chief
Kelly Park School has a maximum capacity of about 1,200 students and would relieve overcapacity.
Local football teams begin practice with pads as school beginsThe Apopka Chief
During a tackling drill on Tuesday afternoon a ball carrier escapes a tackle at Wekiva High School. See photos on page 6B.
Fishin’ has been much better in our lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope y’all had a great weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. I just talked to Kyle at Bitter’s Bait…
Anticipation building toward prep preseason gamesThe Apopka Chief
While we’re all still slogging through the heat and humidity of August in Central Florida, high school football teams around the state are practicing with anticipation…
Preseason football practice continues for Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
Nearly every defensive player takes part in the gang tackle during preseason practice. See more photos on page 6B.
Apopka coach Rolson will take part in Crying Towel eventThe Apopka Chief
The ninth-annual event is hosted by Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams radio program and will feature presentations by head coaches.
Central Florida’s hot summer months keep anglers off waterThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Just one more month and with a little luck, we should get some cooler weather. It’s been so hot that not many folks are gettin’…
2022 Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards starts August 19The Apopka Chief
Voting for the 2022 Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards will begin Friday, August 19. Sponsored by The Apopka Chief and The Planter, the Best of…
Land conservation tops Moore’s list of achievementsThe Apopka Chief
Incumbent Christine Moore, from Apopka, is campaigning for her second four-year term as Orange County District 2 commissioner, running against challengers Chris Delgado, CEO of consulting…
Future road improvements involve U.S. 441, City CenterThe Apopka Chief
Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update on several upcoming road improvements throughout the city of Apopka, including the ones at intersections, particularly along U.S. Highway 441…