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The Apopka Chief
April 18, 2025
The public is invited to come hear world-renowned, locally based, singer and recording artist Charles Haugabrooks present a 30-minute Easter-themed mini concert as part of the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
April 18, 2025
Durin’ your time of reflection and prayer this week, I hope you have a chance to appreciate how blessed we are to live in the United…
The Apopka Chief
April 17, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team went 3-0 and shut out three straight opponents this week, bringing them to nine wins in their last…
The Apopka Chief
April 17, 2025
The Gainesville High School girls and boys water polo teams made short work of the Apopka Blue Darters to sweep the 1A District 1 team titles…
The Apopka Chief
April 17, 2025
By Marshall Tempest   Reporter   The Wekiva baseball team's 2025 season ended this week in the first round of the 6A District 5 Tournament after the Mustangs…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2025
By Marshall Tempest    Reporter   The Blue Darter baseball team lost 5-4 to the Lake Brantley Patriots in the second round of the 7A District 4 Tournament.…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2025
By Marshall Tempest   Reporter     The Apopka boys lacrosse team fell in the first round of the 2A District 6 Tournament to the Olympia Titans 10-7, ending…
The Apopka Chief
April 11, 2025
By Marshall Tempest  Reporter  The Apopka baseball team will begin its quest for a district crown against the Ocoee Knights next week in the Class 7A…
The Apopka Chief
April 11, 2025
By Marshall Tempest  Reporter  Keira Druck had never swum an open water race before, but that didn't stop her from diving in with some of the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
April 11, 2025
Hello Folks, We finally got some rain but we still need a lot more. We’ve had some hot days lately, and I’m glad we’ve got some…
Dreamers protest bill proposing end of their in-state tuitionThe Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025
On the heels of a special legislative session targeting immigrants, Hope Community Center (HCC) hosted a mock graduation led by Dreamers to highlight the impact that a…
City breaks ground on its new all-inclusive playgroundThe Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025
The city held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex on Friday, January 24.
Apopka Police swears in new officerThe Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025
Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley officially swore in Davin Keitt as the newest police officer at Apopka City Hall on January 14.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Quilatan, Rust win BassMaster High School TournamentThe Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025
Hello Folks, We had a busy last week with all the tournaments here in town. We had BassMaster and MLF as well. The BassMaster High School…
APK boys basketball celebrates five players on senior night!The Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025
The Apopka boys basketball team held their senior night this week on Monday, January 27. Their final home game of the season, and senior night, was…
APK boys basketball finishes regular season first in the districtThe Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025
The Apopka boys’ basketball team played its final games of the regular season this week against Olympia and Bartow and were awarded the No. 1 seed…
Former AHS football player heads to Super Bowl 59The Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025
Apopka’s very own Jalen Carter, former Apopka High School Blue Darter football member and current Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman, is headed to his first Super Bowl…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Ringing in the New Year with Reliable Natural GasThe Apopka Chief
January 24, 2025
As we ring in the New Year, it’s time to toast to fresh beginnings, bold resolutions, and brighter futures. For residents across Lake Apopka Natural Gas…
Highland Funeral Home, Highland Memory Gardens offers Traditional Funeral Services with CremainsThe Apopka Chief
January 24, 2025
No funeral service is one-size-fits-all; decisions on whether to be buried or cremated are influenced by various personal, religious, financial, and cultural factors. A funeral is…
Equipment of the pastThe Apopka Chief
January 24, 2025
On Friday, January 17, Orange Lodge No.36 F&AM donated historic agricultural items to the Museum of the Apopkans.