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The Apopka Chief
March 31, 2025
By Marshall Tempest   Reporter    The Apopka Blue Darters dominated crosstown rival Wekiva, 16-1, on Friday, March 28, to improve to 2-0 in the friendly confines of…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
March 28, 2025
Hello Folks, We need some rain, so hopefully, we will get some this week. The water at the ramps is gettin’ kinda low, and some rain…
The Apopka Chief
March 28, 2025
Are you someone who shudders at the thought of visiting the dentist?  If so, the Schroeder Dental Group makes it a priority to ensure every patient…
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March 28, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka High School flag football team improved to 8-1 on the season after defeating the Wekiva Mustangs 19-0 on senior night.…
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March 27, 2025
By Marshall Tempest   Reporter     This week, the Apopka girls and boys water polo teams bounced back from losing streaks, posting huge wins over Colonial on their…
The Apopka Chief
March 27, 2025
By Marshall Tempest   Reporter   The Apopka softball team had a tough outing in the first two games since returning from spring break, falling to the Lake…
The Apopka Chief
March 25, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka baseball team returned from spring break in a big way Tuesday night, rolling to a 14-0 win over the East…
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Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) confirmed Monday that Apopka's baseball and softball complexes were ready for the scheduled home games starting Tuesday, March 25, but problems…
The Apopka Chief
March 24, 2025
By Marshall Tempest   Reporter   The Wekiva water polo teams are having great seasons and have a few players ranked nationally. The season is in the home…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
March 21, 2025
Hello Folks, As the ol’ sayin goes, March winds bring April showers! We aren’t into April yet but we are definitely gettin’ our share of March…
Cardboard Canoe Regatta!The Apopka Chief
January 24, 2025
The Kelly Park Rock Springs Cardboard Canoe Regatta occurred this past Saturday, January 18.
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…
January 2025 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
January 22, 2025
January 31, 2025 Hiram Morales Vazquez, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 26, 2025. Mr. Morales Vazquez was born on September 08, 1945 in…
Cake recipe is easy to make with boxed cake mix and canned icingThe Apopka Chief
January 17, 2025
Found in her cookbook, Gullah Gee-chee Home Cooking, Mrs. Emily Meggett has a recipe for Pork Loin Roast that will serve 8 to 10 people. She…
Artists beautify Wheatley School with new muralsThe Apopka Chief
January 17, 2025
Multiple artists and organizations have collaborated to paint murals at various locations of the Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. Delia Miller paints the main stairwell with Wheatley’s…
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City breaks ground for its new skate park and pump trackThe Apopka Chief
January 17, 2025
By Teresa Sargeant Apopka Chief Staff The city kicked off the construction of its new $500,000 skate park and pump track with a groundbreaking ceremony on…
Ground to break for new playgroundThe Apopka Chief
January 17, 2025
There will be a groundbreaking for the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex on the south end of the complex between the baseball fields…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The specks are still biting when the wind isn’t too badThe Apopka Chief
January 17, 2025
Hello Folks, We are off and runnin’ into the New Year. It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the first month of 2025. We…
For 37 years J&K Automotive is trusted with everything from routine auto maintenance to complex repairsThe Apopka Chief
January 17, 2025
Properly maintaining your vehicle will ensure it’s in good condition, and it may also increase fuel efficiency. Regular automotive maintenance and repair services are essential to…
APK girls soccer falls to OviedoThe Apopka Chief
January 17, 2025
The Apopka girls soccer team plays their final game of the regular season on Friday, January 17.