This otter gets down and dirty at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Friday, November 18. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the…
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This Thanksgivin’ weekend is a great time to take family fishin’
Hello Folks, I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgivin’. I hope you and your family were blessed and thankful for all the things we get…
Wekiva boys basketball team has plenty of experience
Eight players with significant varsity and playoff experience from last season are on the Wekiva Mustangs 2022-23 boys basketball roster.
Caruso bowls them over for state titles
The expected hush fell over the spectators as Richard Caruso stepped onto the approach and grabbed the ball.
Blue Darters will host Lake Mary in Class 4M, Region 1 final
Having Apopka and Lake Mary meeting in the Region 4M-1 final, is probably a surprise to many who follow high school football in the area.
Baseball players sign college papers
Three Apopka Blue Darter baseball seniors signed their respective national letters of intent to play college baseball on Wednesday, November 16. Signing were, (seated, l-r), Anthony…
Metro vs. Florida event is ongoing
The event features teams from Orange County’s Metro Conference against foes from all around Central Florida with many of the top high school boys basketball teams…
Apopka is playing very well on both sides of ball
Against the Winter Park Wildcats, the Blue Darters absolutely had their way against a defense that had recorded five shutouts this season. See more photos on…
Cooler weather is sure welcome but ramps are still closed
Hello Folks, Welcome cooler weather. We are getting’ some cooler weather and I don’t know about y’all but I love it. I got to a point over the…
VFW hosts Veterans Day event
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10147 hosted its annual Veterans Day event at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on Friday, November 11. As part of…
Exhibit now open at museumThe Apopka Chief
The Museum of the Apopkans opened a new exhibit celebrating the Farmworkers Association of Apopka and their stories, featuring the quilt work of a former farmworker…
Car show rescheduled for fallThe Apopka Chief
Launched by Lowell Swanberg, the car show is in its 21st year. The Rotary Club of Apopka presents the event.
FNGLA gives annual award at Highland ManorThe Apopka Chief
Richard “Rich” Kling was the 2022 recipient of the Gene A. Batson Award, given annually by the local chapter of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape…
Blue Darters hold final preseason practices this weekThe Apopka Chief
Blue Darters’ defensive line coach Matt Anderson (r) watches as players go through technique drills. See more photos on page 5B.
State has grants available for high school fishing teamsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Back-to-school season is under way. Florida parents, teachers, and school staff can now apply for funding to support school fishin’ clubs for students. The…
It will take some time for Blue Darters to get up to speedThe Apopka Chief
It’s about that time as football season is getting cranked up at all levels. Read more on page 2B.
Mustangs travel to Pinellas Park for preseason contestThe Apopka Chief
Preseason Kickoff Classic football games provide teams with the first opportunity of measurement against a live opponent.
Darters host Osceola for preseasonThe Apopka Chief
For the Apopka Blue Darters and Kissimmee Osceola Kowboys, the preseason Kickoff Classic is the best time to face each other.
Apopka football coach Rolson claims Crying Towel titleThe Apopka Chief
As is supposed to happen, the Dave Powers Crying Towel Invitational was full of high school football coaches lamenting their team’s chances for the upcoming season.
Wekiva Mustangs continue to prepare for upcoming seasonThe Apopka Chief
Head coach Jeremiah Schwartz demonstrates a handoff to a running back during practice. See more photos on page 1C.