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The Apopka Chief
February 21, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The new Apopka Action Sports Park is under construction, and much of the groundwork and foundation have been completed in the last…
The Apopka Chief
February 21, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff The Apopka Blue Darter baseball team is 1-2 on the season after losing their season opener to Lake Brantley 2-0,…
The Apopka Chief
February 20, 2025
DENOM NAME CITY PHONE ­­­­AME St. Paul AME Apopka 407-889-4464 Apostolic Apostolic Church of Jesus Apopka 407-886-2556 Assembly of God Thrive Assembly of God Apopka 407-886-2806…
The Apopka Chief
February 18, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff After defeating the Winter Park Wildcats on Monday, Feb. 17, the Blue Darters are preparing for the regional finals. They…
The Apopka Chief
February 18, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff It’s on to the regional final after the Apopka Blue Darter basketball team defeated the Winter Park Wildcats 50-39 in…
The Apopka Chief
February 17, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff Last week, the Apopka boys lacrosse team started their 2025 spring season with an away game against Windermere High School.…
The Apopka Chief
February 14, 2025
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Any Lab Test Now to the community with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the lab’s site,…
The Apopka Chief
February 14, 2025
As one of the newest businesses welcomed into the community this year, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa held its ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Feb.…
The Apopka Chief
February 14, 2025
While in the FFA, students gain hands-on experience in the many fields of agriculture through participation in Career Development Events. Read more on page 6A.
The Apopka Chief
February 14, 2025
The Apopka City Council received an update on the city’s restoration plan for making the 250-million-gallon Golden Gem reclaimed water pond functional again following the formation…
Another undefeated week for Apopka boys basketball!The Apopka Chief
December 27, 2024
Last week the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team defeated Ocoee (57-56), Wekiva (58-39), and South Lake (62-58) in a great showing before the Christmas break.
A look at the boys basketball season as it passes the halfway mark of the seasonThe Apopka Chief
December 27, 2024
Last week closed another undefeated string of games for the Apopka Blue Darter boys basketball team as their win streak hit a season-high of six games.
NEW Home Construction is exploding in Apopka. But is it a better value for you than buying a resale home?The Apopka Chief
December 27, 2024
It’s no secret, new construction subdivisions are popping up everywhere throughout the Apopka market. Currently, there are an equal number of new construction homes (single-family and…
We want to hear from youThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2024
The Chief wants to hear from you! We are conducting a reader survey and would love to hear your thoughts on our work. Just click here to…
All Transmission World is a Total Car Care Shop serving cars, trucks, and company fleetsThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2024
Are you planning a trip this holiday season? As you pack your bags, you’ll want to make sure your vehicle is ready as well. To make…
Breakfast with SantaThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2024
The Museum of Apopkans hosted Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7 at the museum.
It’s beginning to look at lot like …The Apopka Chief
December 20, 2024
Lights are all glowing at the house of Zellwood resident Tony Picone. With decorations and silver lanes aglow, it’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas.
Chamber Awards honor best in business, community serviceThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2024
Businesses, community leaders, and nonprofit representatives celebrated the winners of the annual Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The ceremony took place on Thursday, December…
Sertoma Club, Elks Lodge organize toy drive for familiesThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2024
Continuing a decades-long tradition, the Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka joined forces to financially support the Elks Lodge 2422 annual Holiday Meals and Toys program they…
A view of the bridgeThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2024
Earlier this month, Orange County Parks and Recreation began renovating the West Orange Trail pedestrian bridge that stretches over Main Street/U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka.