With temperatures in the high 20s, ice formed on these blueberry bushes located at H&A Farms on Jones Avenue in Zellwood after the sprinklers were run…
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Public meeting on Clear Water Lake flooding to meet
The city will hold a public meeting to discuss the Clear Water Lake flooding issues at Apopka City Hall.
Coronavirus money to fund four city projects
The Apopka City Council approved allocation of coronavirus relief funds for four city improvement projects.
Lots of activities going on in Apopka High School sports
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…
Cold weather keeps most anglers off the lakes, river over Christmas
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…
College football bowl season winding down as January begins
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…
AHS football team dedicates weightroom to late Phil King
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…
Christmas a joy for kids thanks to Jalen Carter
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…
Girls wrestling still getting better at AHS
The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team has demonstrated that the team is primed to take the next step.
Mustangs already have double-digit victories
Scoring an average of 69.5 points while giving up 50.3, the Mustangs have been dominant far more often than not.
Properly maintaining your vehicle can help ensure its dependability and increase fuel efficiencyThe Apopka Chief
Vehicles are an important part of our daily lives. They can be trusted and true for years on end as we drive to school, work, and…
Sertoman of the YearThe Apopka Chief
Lorena Potter, president of Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka, presented its highest award for members, The Sertoman of the Year for 2021-2022, to Frances Portalatin for…
Avoid St. Johns River until water subsidesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope and pray your family survived the storm. There are a lot of people who suffered some damage and quite a few folks who lost…
Despite floods and debris, city weathers through Hurricane IanThe Apopka Chief
Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update of Hurricane Ian and its impact on the city of Apopka.
Former KGB spy is keynote speaker at November trust galaThe Apopka Chief
Jack Barsky will speak at the John Land Apopka Community Trust Gala. The event includes dinner, cash bar and a sizable silent auction.
Jerk festival to spice up amphitheater with foodThe Apopka Chief
Florida Jerk Festival features live reggae, soca, and Caribbean food.
Yellowstone, Grand Teton trip was as grand as expectedThe Apopka Chief
We both enjoyed both parks, but I must say that I enjoyed Yellowstone more than I thought I would. See photos on page 3B.
Thankfully, we didn’t catch the brunt of Hurricane IanThe Apopka Chief
Thanks to Hurricane Ian, high school football teams around the state have had their seasons turned upside down. Read more on page 2B.
Mustangs to host Edgewater in postponed gameThe Apopka Chief
Hurricane Ian’s impact was felt even among the high school football schedule.
Blue Darters practice after delays brought by Hurricane IanThe Apopka Chief
Defensive line coach Matt Anderson watches as players go through their drills during the first practice after Hurricane Ian.