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The Apopka Chief
April 28, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter    This week the Apopka flag football team overpowered the Mandarin Mustangs, 27-0, in the second round of the state championship tournament. Last…
The Apopka Chief
April 25, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team defeated the No. 46 Horizon Hawks, 8-1, and the Sanford Seminoles, 12-7, this week after beating the Timber…
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April 25, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week, the Wekiva Mustangs defeated the Evans Trojans, 21-6, after losing to the Dr. Phillips Panthers, 14-4, last week. The team…
The Apopka Chief
April 25, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter Over 12 years of teaching and coaching at Apopka Memorial Middle School (AMMS), Mel Bolden saw a need with the young people…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
April 25, 2025
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoy- in’ this weather and y’all are gettin’ out and catchin’ some fish. I’m gettin’ reports that folks are still…
The Apopka Chief
April 25, 2025
Most Florida home and business owners are familiar with the damage that can come from severe storms.  If not, it is important to brush up on…
The Apopka Chief
April 24, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter We are just a month away from seeing the new look of the Apopka Blue Darter football team during the spring football…
The Apopka Chief
April 24, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva boys volleyball team has a 3-9 record this season with just one win in their last six games, a 3-2…
A group of baseball players lay along the fall ball netting, watching a teammate at the plate.
The Apopka Chief
April 18, 2025
By Marshall Tempest  Reporter    The Blue Darter Baseball team's 2025 season ended this week when they fell in the second round of the 7A District 4…
The Apopka Chief
April 18, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week was emotional for the Apopka softball team. They honored select teachers from Apopka High School during teacher appreciation day and…
WHS girls basketball beat Evans, advance in tournamentThe Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
The Wekiva girls’ basketball team advanced past the first round of the 2025 FHSAA Girls Basketball 6A District 5 Tournament with a dominant victory over Evans.
Apopka's Steven Novak celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal.
Boys water polo season starts with a win over Bishop MooreThe Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
This week marked the beginning of the Apopka water polo season, and the Blue Darters started off right with a win for the boys team.
Apopka boys basketball falls to Bartow, dominates East RidgeThe Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
This week, the Apopka boys’ basketball team began their postseason journey with their first game of the 2025 FHSAA Boys Basketball 7A District 3 Tournament.
Wekiva basketball falls to East River, end season with 12-14 recordThe Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
Unfortunately, the Wekiva Mustangs boys’ basketball team has concluded its season after losing in the first round of the 2025 FHSAA Boys Basketball 6A District 5…
All Transmission World is a Total Car Care Shop serving cars, trucks, and company fleetsThe Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
Chances are you’ve invested thousands of dollars in your vehicle, so properly maintaining it is important. All Transmission World would like to make sure you’re on…
February obituaries 2025The Apopka Chief
February 6, 2025
February 7, 2025 Glenna E. Boetcher, age 95, of Zanesville, Ohio and previously of Zellwood, FL, passed away at Genesis Morrison House on February 2nd ,…
For over 20 years, Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping has specialized in all phases of tree serviceThe Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025
Winter season is here and we’re experiencing colder weather. Leaves are still falling, grass has temporarily stopped growing, and some animals have gone into hibernation. So,…
Hunt Club Medical Care is dedicated to one very important thing, keeping you healthyThe Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025
Primary care plays an integral part in your overall health. Wellness visits, disease prevention, illness diagnosis and chronic disease management all begin with a dedicated primary…
40+ Double Dutch Club wins awardThe Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025
The Orlando 40+ Double Dutch Club are honored to win the best performance award at the January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Apopka, organized…
Winners of art and essay contest announcedThe Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025
On January 16, an award ceremony was held in the Apopka High School Media Center to recognize youth winners of an art and essay contest focused…