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The Apopka Chief
March 21, 2025
At last, spring is here. For many people, this could mean a trip to the beach, camping excursions or a simple weekend adventure. Whatever your style,…
The Apopka Chief
March 21, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka baseball and softball teams are both off to strong starts in the 2025 season. The baseball team is 8-6, and…
The Apopka Chief
March 21, 2025
By Marshall Tempest  Reporter   Wekiva softball's Camilla Delgado is destroying the ball at the plate this season, giving new meaning to the saying of swinging a…
The Apopka Chief
March 20, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter  This week, our Apopka High School athletes are enjoying a much-needed breather for spring break. This provides a perfect opportunity to examine…
The Apopka Chief
March 20, 2025
By Marshall Tempest  Reporter  This week brought spring break for all Orange County schools, so it's time to check in on Wekiva High School spring sports,…
The Apopka Chief
March 19, 2025
By Marshall Tempest  Reporter   It has been two weeks since the school district's acting chief facilities officer for the Apopka High School baseball and softball…
Apopka's Steven Novak celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal.
The Apopka Chief
March 17, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka boys water polo team is in a good place at 6-8 on the season, including 2-1 in district matchups, and…
The Apopka Chief
March 14, 2025
After a significant period of high interest rates, low inventory and affordability issues, new market statistics is showing a clear shift to an emerging Buyer’s market.…
The Apopka Chief
March 14, 2025
Behind every warm home, every expertly prepared meal, and every smooth-running business powered by natural gas, there’s a team of dedicated professionals ensuring that gas flows…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
March 14, 2025
Hello Folks, I sure hope you and your family made it through the tornado this past week. We haven’t had one of those in a while,…
Former Blue Darter recognized as Offensive Freshman of the YearThe Apopka Chief
January 17, 2025
My job is to keep up with athletics in Apopka, but sometimes our Apopka athletes move past the high school stage and continue to be great.…
APK boys soccer Senior NightThe Apopka Chief
January 17, 2025
The Apopka boys soccer team held their senior night this week before facing off against, and defeating, Oak Ridge on Tuesday, January 14.
Wekiva boys basketball ready to end the season strongThe Apopka Chief
January 17, 2025
This year has not been a model year for the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball program.
APK girls basketball beat OsceolaThe Apopka Chief
January 17, 2025
The Apopka girls basketball team started this week off with a huge win over Osceola on Tuesday, January 14.
The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, a bird watchers’ delightThe Apopka Chief
January 10, 2025
A second collection of photographs taken a few years ago by John Peery at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive located at 2803 Lust Road, Apopka.The Lake…
Make Mississippi Mud Cake from scratch, or use brownie mixThe Apopka Chief
January 10, 2025
SouthernLiving.com says, “A pork butt is the ultimate multi-tasking meal. A 4- to 5-pound pork butt can feed a dozen folks at once or a family…
Gas district pays tribute to late retired employeeThe Apopka Chief
January 10, 2025
When Everett Holmes first approached us about employment in 2006, he didn’t know much about natural gas. He had experience in sales and as an account…
Rendering of Apopka skate park
City to host groundbreaking for new Apopka skate park and pump trackThe Apopka Chief
January 10, 2025
The city of Apopka Parks and Recreation Department will host a groundbreaking ceremony for a $500,000 skate park and pump track park, which will include a…
Gift card winnerThe Apopka Chief
January 10, 2025
Michael Posluszny of Apopka won a $100 Publix gift card from The Apopka Chief for responding to a reader survey that was published in December 2024.
Lodge installs 2025 officersThe Apopka Chief
January 10, 2025
The Apopka Masonic Lodge, the oldest Lodge in continuous use in the state of Florida, Orange Lodge No. 36 F&AM, had their 169th annual installation of…