Apopka resident Natalie Carpio is one of thousands of students across the region that have participated in CareerSource Central Florida’s Summer Youth Program. Read more on…
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City Council Seat 3 candidates face off in 90-min forum
In a 90-minute forum, Apopka City Council Seat 3 candidates Lynetta Johnson and Kyle Becker addressed questions broached to them including their goals if elected.
Magnolia Park opens new eco-education center, other facilities
With a ribbon cutting and remarks from elected officials, the community celebrated the opening of Magnolia Park’s new amenities.
Families tour new K-8 school before students return to school
Kelly Park School has a maximum capacity of about 1,200 students and would relieve overcapacity.
Local football teams begin practice with pads as school begins
During a tackling drill on Tuesday afternoon a ball carrier escapes a tackle at Wekiva High School. See photos on page 6B.
Fishin’ has been much better in our lakes, rivers
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…
Anticipation building toward prep preseason games
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…
Preseason football practice continues for Blue Darters
Nearly every defensive player takes part in the gang tackle during preseason practice. See more photos on page 6B.
Apopka coach Rolson will take part in Crying Towel event
The ninth-annual event is hosted by Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams radio program and will feature presentations by head coaches.
Central Florida’s hot summer months keep anglers off water
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’…
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…