Apopka City Commissioner Doug Bankson announced Wednesday, February16, at the City Council meeting that he will run for Florida House District 39 in the fall election.…
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Because of a prescribed burn in Lake County by the Florida Forest Service, Monday, February 14, was a very smoky day in Apopka and throughout Central…
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Citizens, community and Chamber of Commerce leaders, as well as elected officials held a roundtable discussion exploring the possibility of annexing South Apopka into the city…
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We’re hot and heavy into the basketball postseason for high school teams. Read more on page 4B.
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Hello Folks, Well, I thought the weather was goin’ to settle down. Boy was I wrong. We had another cold front earlier this week and then…
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The Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team honored its four seniors recently, prior to Apopka’s 58-54 victory over Central Florida Christian Academy. Standing with the players…
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Wekiva High School Coach Tony Imbriani (seated) was being inducted into the Metro Conference Coaches Hall of Fame for wrestling. Behind him are Wekiva assistant wrestling…
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Rylan Moffitt, Wekiva girls basketball senior, was honored recently for breaking the 1,000-point barrier during her high school basketball career. Shown with her are Wekiva athletic…
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The Blue Darters played well on defense but had troubles all game getting the ball in the hoop.
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However, the loss didn’t keep the Mustangs from landing a spot in the playoffs as their FHSAA ranking was high enough for the team to qualify…
Rock Springs Realty delivers excellent service, whether you’re buying or sellingThe Apopka Chief
When you’re looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the Apopka area, you need to find a Realtor with integrity, years of experience, and…
City, YMCA looking at options after YMCA says it needs millions for WewaThe Apopka Chief
The Central Florida YMCA has not rejected the city of Apopka’s $4.2-million offer to buy Camp Wewa, but YMCA leaders have told Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson…
Fishin’ will slow due to cool weatherThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We have been havin’ some nice warm weather this past week but by the time you read this week’s article it’s gonna be a lot cooler.…
Snack time for alligatorThe Apopka Chief
An alligator is ready to make a meal out of an armored catfish on the bank of a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Read…
Wekiva boys basketball team using off-season to improveThe Apopka Chief
For the Mustangs boys basketball season, moving forward means continuing to work even in the off-season. Read the story on page 1B.
First individual sewer installed in front yard of Apopka homeownerThe Apopka Chief
On Friday, March 19, Susan Fritche was in her front yard with city of Apopka officials, including Mayor Bryan Nelson, officials from the St. Johns River…
Fireworks will help highlight April eventThe Apopka Chief
Fireworks are a new highlight of this year’s free Apopka Hometown Showcase at Saturday Sounds Concert Series. For details and more information see page 1A.
Blue Darters have no problems in first two games after spring breakThe Apopka Chief
Larson McMaster pitched four innings of one-hit ballagainst over the Evans Trojans. Get details on the games as well as what is up next on page…
BSA Girls Troop 211 formedThe Apopka Chief
Two of Cub Scout Pack 357’s newest Arrow of Light honorees have begun meeting weekly to form a new Scout BSA’s Girls Troop 211, which is…
Williams will perform with Orlando OperaThe Apopka Chief
Recent American Idol hopeful Jeremias Williams, an Apopka firefighter, has joined the cast of Opera Orlando’s production of “Carmen” as one the imposing Tonton Macoute enforcers.…