The Apopka Blue Darters boys soccer team recognized its seven senior players on Thursday, January 20, at Roger Williams Field. Shown are, (l-r), Mayor Bryan Nelson,…
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The Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team defeated Ocoee, 9-1, Wednesday, January 26, in a Dist. 7A-3 tournament quarterfinal game. Skyler Comstock kicks the ball. Apopka…
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Under coach Tommie Butts, the play of the Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team has always peaked when the calendar turns to February and the postseason.
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The miracle and beauty of the sun can be quickly forgotten when you are temporarily blinded by its glare. Having a bright shaft of sunlight hit…
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Have you ever been kept awake at night by the thought of what could happen to your loved ones if a tragedy struck you, your home…
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In 1957, forward-looking officials from Apopka, Clermont and Winter Garden recognized the area’s need for a domestic, reliable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy source – natural…
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The Engineering Magnet program at Apopka High School hosted a VEX robotics event with 34 teams from around Central Florida. More photos on page 3A.
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The Apopka community held its annual parade to celebrate the life and dreams of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. See more photos on…
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An Apopka man’s experience of more than 20 years of caring for his wife through her dementia is the inspiration for his book, “Love Cares.” Read…
Orange County government opens time capsule from 1995The Apopka Chief
Twenty-six years later, that capsule was retrieved and opened to reveal its contents. Read this story on page 12A.
In effort to purchase Camp Wewa, city is looking at various optionsThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka has recruited two appraisers to conduct the property’s appraisal and also did a survey to gauge public opinion of what to do with the campground. Read details…
Blue Darters hang on against MustangsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team built a lead with about a minute-and-a-half left in the third quarter. Read about his game on page 1B.
Longtime teacher featured in exhibitThe Apopka Chief
Our own native daughter, the late Mildred A. Board is featured at the Orange County Regional History Center’s exhibit. See details on page 3A.
Looking prettyThe Apopka Chief
A green heron may be looking at its reflection in a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, but it’s more likely looking for something to…
Season ends for AHS girls basketballThe Apopka Chief
West Orange used a run in the third quarter to take control of the game. Read this sports story on page 1B.
Community center gets renovationsThe Apopka Chief
The renovations of the Apopka Community Center/Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 post home are nearly done. See page 12A for more.
Blue Darters face Evans in District TourneyThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s Mason Andretti keeps the ball ahead of an Evans player in the first round of the District 7A-3 tournament. More photos of district games on 6B.
City attorney social media proposal postponed 2 weeks by City CouncilThe Apopka Chief
The adoption of a proposed policy for the city of Apopka’s social media pages was postponed for two weeks. Read about the proposal details on page…
Wekiva girls successfully begin postseason journeyThe Apopka Chief
“Mentally sharp teams win during the postseason,” Coach Butts said. Read more on page 1B.