I know that this 2022 Apopka Blue Darters football team will forever be known as the team that never gave up.
Rotary honors those who serveThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Rotary Club presented plaques to first responders and a nurse at its May 12 meeting. Shown are, (l-r), Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson; Apopka Fire…
Dream Lake honors fifth gradersThe Apopka Chief
Dream Lake Elementary school celebrated its 125 fifth graders on Wednesday, May 25, which was Orange County Public Schools’ last day of school. These fifth graders…
Chamber honors women leadersThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a Women in Leadership seminar Thursday, May 19, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW to recognize women leaders. Shown above…
Just singing out loudThe Apopka Chief
A red-winged blackbird calls out recently while perched on a cattail along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open each Friday through Sunday and…
Graceworx to Host Country Gospel Band on May 28The Apopka Chief
If you like the flavor of country gospel music, with a dash of bluegrass music added and a pinch of folk music thrown in for good…
Please be sure to observe safe boating over Memorial Day weekendThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, It’s a little late but I want to remind everyone that this week was National Safe Boating Week, which was May 21-27. The reason…
State winners at Special Olympics Summer GamesThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka High School Special Olympics team participated in the Special Olympics Florida Summer Games Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, at ESPN’s…
Mustangs play well in weather-shortened spring gameThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs would have liked to conclude spring football practice playing an entire contest against the Miami Norland Vikings. See more photos on page 3B.
AHS basketball player signsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball big man Sam Alexis signed with the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga on Wednesday, May 18, in a brief ceremony in the Apopka…
Top athletic trainerThe Apopka Chief
Gjerome Mogul, Apopka High School athletic trainer, has been named the Secondary School Athletic Trainer of the Year for Florida by the Athletic Trainers’ Association of…













