Dream Lake Elementary School has unveiled its newest mural created over winter break: a mural welcoming students, families, and visitors to Dream Lake Elementary as a…
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Welcoming mural drawn at Dream Lake school
Reflecting thoughts
A great blue heron shows its reflection in the water as it rests, looking out onto the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently.
One more look at Blue Darters in state championship game
Columbus quarterback Alberto Mendoza has to throw the ball over the outstretched arms of Malik Nicholson (2) and Rashad Watson. See page 7
Hearing is central to our lives in a way no other sense ever could be
Helen Keller once noted “Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people.” Research makes it clear that untreated hearing loss can…
Apopka’s Jalen Carter playing for another national title
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and defensive lineman Jalen Carter, an Apopka High School alumnus, have become very good buddies over the past three seasons as…
Wekiva basketball wins 3 of 4 games in Illinois event
The success achieved by the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team during the 2022 calendar year had not been experienced over the past five year.
Lookin’ for lunch
A Great Blue Heron perches on the corner of a guard rail patiently searching the water along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive for a meal. The…
Katrina Schroeder, DMD, is a highly skilled dentist serving patients from all over Orange county
Your smile is one of the first things, if not the first thing that someone notices about you. Whether you’re meeting up with friends for a…
SGA presents gifts
On Thursday, December 15, officers and senators of the Apopka High School Student Government Association delivered presents to all the pre-K and kindergarten students at Phillis…
Apopka Chamber holds ribbon cutting
A ribbon cutting was held recently for Scott Capital Finances in Hunt Club business Center. Pictured are Commissioner Alexander Smith, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, owners Angela…
Nine women to vie for Miss Apopka crown on Saturday at Apopka HighThe Apopka Chief
With this year’s theme being “Inspired,” the competition will take place in the Apopka High School auditorium. See contestants on page 12A.
Getting a good footingThe Apopka Chief
The Wildlife Drive at the District’s Lake Apopka North Shore property remains closed to vehicles due to continuing wet conditions at the restoration area following Hurricane…
CNN reporter and whistleblower to speak at NORWFThe Apopka Chief
Cary Poarch took a satellite uplink technician contractor position at CNN’s Washington, D.C., bureau in June 2017. Read more on page 7A.
Homecoming game was great; Rashad Watson made sure!The Apopka Chief
I thought Apopka’s offense looked the best that it has this season.
Homecoming royaltyThe Apopka Chief
Kevin Beltran and Sharren Henry were crowned Apopka High School’s homecoming king and queen at the homecoming football game that was played Thursday, October 6 against…
Be careful when boating due to high water everywhereThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, All those folks are in our thoughts and prayers that are dealing with high water levels and floodin.’ The ramps in Orange County are still closed…
All too familiar: Blue Darters travel to face PatriotsThe Apopka Chief
In high school football rivalries, teams are familiar with each other and the outcome of the game usually comes down to one team executing better than…
Wekiva versus Windermere footballThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs status as a heavy favorite was never in doubt throughout the contest.
Mustangs play Edgewater in close gameThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs have been a part a local poll’s rankings for the entire season.
Golden KnightsThe Apopka Chief
By John Peery Correspondent When the UCF Knights football team takes the field Thursday, October 13, for a home game against the Temple Owls, the Golden…