Hello Folks, We have some cooler weather headed our way this weekend so the fishin’ might slow down for a day or two. Once the weather…
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Fishin’ is picking up in Central Florida lakes and rivers
No surprise, but Apopka’s Jalen Carter declares for NFL draft
On the collegiate front, Apopka’s Jalen Carter has officially declared for the NFL draft.
Mustangs down Ocoee in first Metro Conference event
Wekiva coach Gersino Lubin draws up a play during a timeout.
Blue Darters whip Horizon in Metro Conference tourney
A big win over the Horizon Hawks broke a three-game skid for the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team.
Ribbon cutting held by Chamber of Commerce for new OneBlood site
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and the Apopka community celebrated the grand opening of the OneBlood donor center in Apopka on Wednesday, January 11.
Sports action picks back up after Christmas, New Year’s Day
Apopka girls basketball coach Brittany Hardy talks with Asia Jones during a break in the action.
January obituaries 2023
January 27, 2023 Andrew Halecky Jr., 93, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 17, 2023. Mr. Halecky was born on December 5, 1929, in Yonkers,…
Masonic officers
On December 27, 2022, the 2023 officers of Orange Lodge No.36 F&AM of Apopka were installed into their positions.
New vegetation growth will open up areas for fish to spawn
Hello Folks, A new year has begun and I sure hope it is better than 2022. We have lots of new water from the hurricanes, and…
Lowell Swanberg, local volunteer, dies
Lowell E. Swanberg, known throughout the Apopka community for volunteering in many ways, passed December 20.
Culinary students cater a meal for supportersThe Apopka Chief
A selection of students from the Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts at Wekiva High School took their skills on the road. Read more on page 7A.
Miss Apopka crownedThe Apopka Chief
Sarah Sarver won the crown at the Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition on Saturday, October 15, at the Apopka High School auditorium. Mayor Bryan Nelson (l) is…
‘Meet the Candidates’ Chamber eventThe Apopka Chief
LEFT PHOTO: On Tuesday, October 11, the community got to speak with this November’s election candidates at the “Meet the Candidates” event, hosted by…
High water in lakes, rivers still keeping many from fishin’The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is doin’ well. Unfortunately, we are still dealin’ with high water. There are lots of folks who are in areas that still have a lot of…
Blue Darters travel to Lake Mary for tough District 4M-2 contestThe Apopka Chief
“They’re a little more pedestrian than they’ve been,” Apopka head coach, Jeff Rolson, said.
Wekiva has another top foe on scheduleThe Apopka Chief
The litany of who’s who in high school football taken on by the Wekiva Mustangs football team returns to the stage, the Jones Tigers.
Mustangs versus Horizon HawksThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs continued an up-and-down 2022 season playing the Horizon Hawks. See more photos on page 7B.
Darters have another night of strong defense, enough offenseThe Apopka Chief
“It takes time to get up to speed. To see it run the way they run it, you can’t simulate it in practice, Apopka coach Jeff…
Visit King Buffet Chinese Restaurant when you want a fast and delicious lunch or dinnerThe Apopka Chief
Fall is officially here, and the school year is in full swing. If you find yourself shuffling between family, a full-time job and extracurricular activities, and…
Seasonal maintenance can keep you safe on the road and avoid unnecessary breakdownsThe Apopka Chief
Many cultures around the world hold feasts and celebrate festivals and holidays to mark the Fall season. Are you ready to trade your summer attire in…