Bringing the ball up the court for Apopka is Janiya Johnson during the game against Ponte Vedra in the Bishop Moore tourney. See more photos on…
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Hello Folks, Well, it’s soon to be 2023 and another year is in the books. We have had some cold weather over the Christmas holidays, and…
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Bowl season is winding down for college football teams, but New Year’s weekend is a busy one with all the New Year’s Six bowls, plus a…
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A fundraising project of about 3-1/2 years came to completion this month when the Apopka Blue Darters football team opened its refurbished weightroom and named the…
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About 75 youngsters at the Boys and Girls Club in Apopka got a special Christmas surprise when they received gifts and pizza at an event put…
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The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team has demonstrated that the team is primed to take the next step.
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Scoring an average of 69.5 points while giving up 50.3, the Mustangs have been dominant far more often than not.
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For just a moment, forget everything you’ve ever thought of when it comes to church. Instead, picture a community of people who are striving together to…
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With the holiday season upon us and the end of 2022 fast approaching, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are happy to say that…
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On Saturday, December 10, the 46th annual Christmas parade sponsored by Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka and the City of Apopka was held. Over 80 entries…
Students work hard during AHS football summer trainingThe Apopka Chief
Apopka football players work on various drills as they prepare for the upcoming season. Regular fall practice begins on August 1. See more photos on page…
The Strohm Agency encourages you to review your homeowners insurance nowThe Apopka Chief
Submitted by: Edward “Skip” Strohm A natural disaster can leave you reeling financially as well as emotionally. You can minimize a storm’s impact on your home…
A little history of Wekiwa Springs Baptist ChurchThe Apopka Chief
Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church has been a part of the Apopka community for over fifty years. The church was started as a Sunday School Mission of…
Serving on an aircraft carrierThe Apopka Chief
Airman Elisa Vega, of Apopka, embroiders a nametag aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled…
Foliage Sertoma eventsThe Apopka Chief
Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka inducted new members at its meeting. See more event photos on page 10A.
Optical Eyeland provides important tips to help ensure you have an eye-healthy summerThe Apopka Chief
Now that summer has arrived, and many Floridians have fully come out of the Covid hibernation, it’s tempting to make up for lost time, and go…
Apopkan wins gold medal in U.S. Special OlympicsThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka resident (Karlos Mancilla) won a gold medal in equestrian in the Special Olympics that was held in Central Florida in early June.
Resurfacing on U.S. 441 beginsThe Apopka Chief
A mile-long resurfacing of U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin.
Political races set for City Council, county, statewide electionsThe Apopka Chief
Former City Commissioner Kyle Becker and political newcomer Lynetta Johnson will vie in a special election to replace Bankson.
Why did the turtle cross the road?The Apopka Chief
A large Florida softshell turtle takes a quick look around while crossing one of the roads on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive…