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The new Miss Apopka was introduced to the community at the 60th annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival on Saturday, April 23. Victoria Sonza of Orlando…
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With many activities for the thousands who attended, including admiring and purchasing arts, crafts, and foliage, enjoying live entertainment, and enjoying the sunny weather, the 60th…
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The oath-of-office ceremony for the swearing in of the Apopka mayor and three city commissioners took place.
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Senior night for the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team was held Thursday, April 21. The eight seniors who were honored prior to the team’s game against…
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The Apopka Blue Darters softball team recognized its six seniors Thursday, April 21, prior to the team’s 6-1 victory over Cypress Creek. Shown are, (l-r), Jesi…
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The Wekiva Mustangs baseball team honored its seniors Monday, April 25, prior to the team’s 16-1 victory over the Evans Trojans. The seniors, standing with family…
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The Apopka Blue Darters boys volleyball team won the Metro Conference West Division volleyball championship by defeating Olympia, Windermere, and Lake Buena Vista 2-1 each on…
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With the District 7A-3 tournament looming next week, the Apopka Blue Darters softball team went 2-2 over the past week.
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At King Buffet Chinese Restaurant, you will always find an abundant variety of fresh and delicious foods. You will also find their service to be top-notch…
First day of schoolThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Public School students went back to school Tuesday, August 10, including those at Dream Lake Elementary in Apopka. Stay Current with Local News. Subscribe…
Apopka man looking to spin way to disc golf courseThe Apopka Chief
Cory Hendrickson of Apopka and a friend play disc golf at a course in Central Florida. He wants Apopka to build a disc golf course. Read…
Bears like to munch on saw palmetto berriesThe Apopka Chief
There are a lot of “dos” when visiting public lands owned and managed by the St. Johns River Water Management District. However, with saw palmetto berry…
Shining up the Clay Springs bearThe Apopka Chief
When Clay Springs Elementary School students returned to class this week, they saw a freshly painted bear mascot statue out front. Thanks to Apopka community members…
Scratching an itch?The Apopka Chief
A great blue heron grooms itself along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. Read more on the Lake Apopka Wildlfe Drive on page 1A.
Mustangs seeking consistency as football practice beginsThe Apopka Chief
Once again with such a large turnover among personnel, the big picture started with the most basic fundamentals. See 1B.
Hopefully, cooler weather will be here sooner, not laterThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are finally gettin’ to the end of summer with about a month-and-a-half to go. I won’t lie; I just like the cooler weather, especially when…
She was the original instant messengerThe Apopka Chief
Lucille Grainger operated the Western Union office in Apopka before every person had access to a telephone. Read this story on page 7A.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Do Your Part – Call 811 Before You DigThe Apopka Chief
With more time spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents have taken advantage of their free time during the last year by focusing on…
Storm clouds rolling inThe Apopka Chief
Apopkan Bob Elmquist took this picture from his backyard on an Apopka lake, showing storm clouds rolling in. Such scenes are very common in summer in…