Summer brings with it fun outdoor activities like lounging on the beach or by the pool, taking vacations, and a host of outdoor sports. But as…
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The Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses met Tuesday, June 14, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW to wave flags on Flag Day (top picture) and hear,…
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Members of the Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team happily accept the district championship trophy. See more sports photos on page 1B.
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Apopka resident Fred Robinson has been inducted into the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Governor’s Hall of Fame for his work over the years. Read more…
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Two police officers were sworn into service for the Apopka Police Department. Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley swore in David Hurst II and Asia Grajales.
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As the new Parks and Recreation Department director for the city of Apopka, Radley Williams said his top priority is to get his department accreditation.
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On Tuesday, June 14, Miss Apopka Victoria Sonza was given a sendoff at the Museum of the Apopkans. Sonza will represent Apopka in the Miss Florida…
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A Florida red-bellied turtle takes in some sun recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is an 11-mile, one-way free drive on the North…
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Two players attending the Mustang’s basketball camp square off one on one at Monday’s camp. See more photos on page 16B.
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Three campers dribble two balls at one time each during the summer camp held by the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team. See more photos on…
Overall, weather has been great latelyThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Wow, ain’t this weather great. I don’t know about you but I’m enjoyin’ this great weather we are havin’ right now. In the morning,…
AHS swim captains end seasonThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters swim team captains, (l-r), Kaylee Rheinschmidt, Olivia Gillis, Maddie Walsh, and Troy Thomas bid farewell to the 2021 Apopka High School swim season.
Visit Graceworx Church for fellowship, music, scripture readings, and Bible studyThe Apopka Chief
Apopka is blessed with an abundance of options when it comes to churches. There is an array of congregations large and small, long-established and fledgling, denominationally…
AHS teacher awardThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School teacher Garrett Fairchild was chosen this week’s Darter Flight award winner. Here, he is shown in the middle as he was visited by…
Son of police officer serves in AfghanistanThe Apopka Chief
U.S. Army Corporal Justin Wiggins (right) was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, for two weeks. His duties were holding security for Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul,…
Phillis Wheatley principal and assistant are finalists for honors from OCPSThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Public Schools named two Phillis Wheatley Elementary School administrators as finalists for Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year, the school…
Ministry seeks to aid Apopka’s homeless in long-term waysThe Apopka Chief
The Next Step Foundation, an Apopka ministry, reviewed its plan for launching its central resource hub that would serve homeless people in the foundation’s effort to…
Specks are bitin’ best in our area lakes and riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I missed y’all last week due to my vacation. I hope everyone had a chance to go fishin’ and if you didn’t, I hope you get…
Wekiva battles East Ridge Knights in district contestThe Apopka Chief
Right now, the focus and victories are needed to keep alive any opportunity to earn a playoff berth. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
J & K Automotive, Inc. will help you keep your vehicle on the roadThe Apopka Chief
A recent study found that the average age of cars and light trucks in the United States jumped to 12.1 years, which was accelerated by COVID-19. Registrations…