Wekiva High School graduate Jaianna Beachum has been awarded a two-year scholarship to Valencia College in Orlando by the Rotary Club of Orlando Foundation. Read more…
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Shown in this photo from 2021, Apopka High School graduate Donald Scott once again qualified for the world championships in the triple jump by finishing in…
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The Orange County School Board voted unanimously to approve Dr. Maria Vazquez as the next superintendent of Orange County Public Schools.
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Six mottled ducklings try to keep pace with their mother just ahead on one of the canals along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is…
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Land on the north side of the interchange of U.S. Highway 441 and State Road 436 has been cleared to make way for the construction of…
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Mayor Bryan Nelson said he advocated for the law so that smaller restaurants could reduce the cost.
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Hello Folks, The 4th of July weekend is on the way – a weekend of celebration of the birth of America’s independence where we can go…
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Each spring and summer, shorebirds and seabirds rely on Florida’s sandy beaches for critical nesting habitat. Read more on page 5B.
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Apopka football players work on various drills as they prepare for the upcoming season. Regular fall practice begins on August 1. See more photos on page…
Metro coaches name Lubin the top coachThe Apopka Chief
Advancing to the Class 6A Sweet 16 only scratches the surface of the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball story as far as the 2021-22 season is concerned.
Coaching stability puts Mustangs way ahead of 2021The Apopka Chief
The state of the Wekiva Mustangs football program is much different from a year ago as the team begins spring practice.
Rebuilding may be theme of 2022The Apopka Chief
With 22 straight playoff appearances, including an 11-3 postseason record since Jeff Rolson took over as head coach, the Apopka Blue Darters football team generally just…
Apopka High softball team wins four straightThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team upped its record to 14-4 with four straight victories, including a pair of games that were ended early due to…
For over 45 years, Hunt Club Medical Care has been caring for people in the Apopka communityThe Apopka Chief
When it comes to your health, there’s no place like home and family to take care of you. That’s the kind of care you can come…
Graceworx Community Church Invites public to check out its upcoming eventsThe Apopka Chief
There’s an old saying in the advertising industry: “Early to bed and early to rise is useless if you don’t advertise.” At Graceworx Community Church, we…
Apopka High Student Government Association officersThe Apopka Chief
The 2022-2023 Apopka High School Student Government Association (SGA) officers have been elected. They are, (l-r), first row, Deputy Director of Communications Michaela Moss, Chief of…
New K-8 school gets nameThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s first K-8 school now has an official name: Kelly Park School.
Groundbreaking held for Winn-DixieThe Apopka Chief
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new 47,647 square-foot Winn-Dixie, which will be a part of the Apopka City Center.
Betty Land, Apopka’s first lady, diesThe Apopka Chief
Known as Apopka’s longtime first lady and called Aunt Betty by many family and close friends, Betty Hall Land, died in Apopka. She was 95.