Hello Folks, Apopka’s own John Anderson sang a song released in 1992 that goes like this, “Blow, Blow, Seminole Wind, blow, blow like you’re never gonna…
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Head coach Jeff Rolson said whatever is raised through the donations will be combined with dollars from last year’s fundraiser to purchase weights and associated equipment…
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As the third week of spring football practice comes to a close, Wekiva Mustangs coach Jeremiah Schwartz’s list of expectations remains the same. See more photos…
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With more than 100 aspiring football players taking part in spring practice, the Apopka Blue Darters have the usual goal of finding players to replace those…
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In one of the most bizarre endings to a high school baseball game, the Apopka Blue Darters faced longtime rival West Orange. See more photos on…
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Monique Morris of Apopka accepts the Pillar Award given annually by the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance. Here, Pastor Hezekiah Bradford gives the award to Morris in…
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The annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast drew several hundred people Thursday, May 5, to the Apopka Community Center/VFW building at Fifth Street and Central Avenue. The annual…
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Several hundred people attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 5, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW. In the left picture, William Federer, the keynote speaker, gestures…
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City attorney Michael Rodriguez hatched the idea at the Apopka City Council meeting.
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The requested funding is one of 15 federal projects that U.S. Rep. Val Demings is seeking to get funded in next year’s federal budget.
Mustangs vs. KnightsThe Apopka Chief
Quarterback Tyray Davis stiffarms an Ocoee defender on September 3, during the Mustangs’ game against the Knights. Read more on page 1B. More photos on 6B,…
For over 44 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…
Blue Darters have defensive battle against Wet Orange WarriorsThe Apopka Chief
AHS's Rashad Watson (l) blocked a West Orange punt off the foot of Brandon Matson. Read more on page 1B. More photos on page 3B.
Lowe’s employees help refurbish, upgrade Camp WewaThe Apopka Chief
Volunteers from 15 area Lowe’s home improvement stores are finishing up their three days of work refurbishing Camp Wewa, a former YMCA camp now owned by…
Apopka police officer honored as Drug Recognition Expert of YearThe Apopka Chief
The Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge selected Apopka Officer Robert Campbell as the 2020 Drug Recognition Expert of the Year. Read more on page 3A.
City honors longtime resident Harvey CaldwellThe Apopka Chief
The city recognized Harvey Caldwell for his career achievements, contributions to the community and as a volunteer for the Apopka Historical Society. Read the full story…
Nature takes its courseThe Apopka Chief
In this photograph submitted by reader Nate Teeter, an alligator is about to chomp down on a turtle along the 11-mile Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Read…
Apopkan works with explosivesThe Apopka Chief
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Micah Waits of Apopka, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sets up an explosive charge during a…
Apopka overwhelms ColonialThe Apopka Chief
In a game that went about as expected, the Apopka Blue Darters jumped out to a huge first-quarter lead.
National teamThe Apopka Chief
Jesi Mora, a member of the Apopka Blue Darters softball team, has been named to the Puerto Rico 18U national softball team. The squad will play…