During a tackling drill on Tuesday afternoon a ball carrier escapes a tackle at Wekiva High School. See photos on page 6B.
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Hello Folks, I hope y’all had a great weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. I just talked to Kyle at Bitter’s Bait…
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While we’re all still slogging through the heat and humidity of August in Central Florida, high school football teams around the state are practicing with anticipation…
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Nearly every defensive player takes part in the gang tackle during preseason practice. See more photos on page 6B.
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The ninth-annual event is hosted by Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams radio program and will feature presentations by head coaches.
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Hello Folks, Just one more month and with a little luck, we should get some cooler weather. It’s been so hot that not many folks are gettin’…
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Voting for the 2022 Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards will begin Friday, August 19. Sponsored by The Apopka Chief and The Planter, the Best of…
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On July 25 and 26, Apopka author Charles Towne, 88 (left), discussed his book “Love Cares” at 24 Hour Fitness at Piedmont Plaza in Apopka. “Love…
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A local research clinic is seeking children and adolescent participants from now until the end of this year for a clinical research about the safety and…
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Incumbent Christine Moore, from Apopka, is campaigning for her second four-year term as Orange County District 2 commissioner, running against challengers Chris Delgado, CEO of consulting…
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Apopka senior offensive lineman Dyson Hurlburt (l) offers comfort to teammate Kavion Nichols Saturday, December 18, following the Apopka Blue Darters’ game against the Venice Indians…
Nutcracker ChristmasThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Historical Society’s Museum of the Apopkans was dressed up for a Nutcracker Christmas event that was held on Sunday, December 19. For more pictures…
Local nonprofit Re-Imagine Communities not only helps others, but wins awardThe Apopka Chief
Shaunte Jemison of Apopka has always worked in nonprofits but decided to launch her own when she noticed how some of them operated. “I’ve always worked…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyoneThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope you get a chance to spend some time…
It may be hard to believe, but my picks are actually on targetThe Apopka Chief
There are a lot of bowl games left, so I’m sure that I’ll still end up about even in my picks. Read more on 9C.
Despite no title, Darters should be proud of seasonThe Apopka Chief
Out of the 82 Class 8A teams, 80 of them would have loved to have been there playing for a state title. Read more on 3C.
Apopka native named to third-team All-America list for NCAA D-IIIThe Apopka Chief
Apopka native Chase Gwynn was recently named an All-American for NCAA Division III men’s soccer. Read more on page 4C.
Apopka wrestlers participate in tourneyThe Apopka Chief
The process required to meet the higher-than-most expectations for the Apopka Blue Darters wrestling team is in full swing.
Blue Darters off to good start in eventThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team continued its winning way over the past week.
Traveling this holiday? J & K Automotive, Inc. can help keep your loved ones safeThe Apopka Chief
In November, AAA predicted more than 53.4 million people would be expected to travel. This forecast marks the highest single-year increase in travelers since 2005, bringing…