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…
Apopka High spring football game moved up a dayThe Apopka Chief
The spring football game for the Apopka Blue Darters was moved over concerns about a high likelihood of stormy weather.
Blue Darters play Bartram Trail in regional semifinalThe Apopka Chief
“We had them where we wanted them, but we were a little flat tonight…,” Apopka coach Bobby Brewer said. See more photos on page 3B.
Apopka softball season endsThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters, coached by Mike MacWithey, ended the season with an 18-8 record. See more photos on page 3B.
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is not just for dogs and catsThe Apopka Chief
Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing the gentle bedside manner that owners expect, with the cutting edge medicine pets deserve in the Apopka…
Foliage Garden Club officersThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka installed officers for 2022-2023 at its May 5 meeting. Louise A. Fortunato officiated at the installation. Find out who the…
Apopka, Wekiva students land scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka High (Sophia Chase-Azzoui) and Wekiva High (Jonah Thompson) students were awarded two of the larger scholarships recently by the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging…
Republican women’s group will hear VP of young GOP group speakThe Apopka Chief
Brittany Corfman Parks will be the guest speaker for the Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated. Read more on page 8A.
This Hurricane Season, Rely on the Safety of Natural GasThe Apopka Chief
It is officially that time of year when Floridians begin stocking up on canned goods and non-perishables, flashlights and batteries, and a hearty supply of bottled…
Mom of nonverbal autistic child, teacher writes inclusion bookThe Apopka Chief
Stacy Yildiz was inspired to write her first book “I Want to Belong” by her six-year-old daughter Alicy, who was diagnosed with nonverbal autism at age…
A rather interesting lunchThe Apopka Chief
A great blue heron holds a rat prior to eating the rodent recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and…