The first freeze in four years hit Apopka and much of Central Florida Sunday, January 30, as temperatures dropped to 28 degrees at the University of…
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City of Apopka officials, including all members of the City Council, joined representatives of development group Taurus Southern Investments, and others on Thursday, February 3, to…
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A man has filed a lawsuit against the city of Apopka and Orange County, alleging that Apopka police officers had assaulted him, and then he suffered…
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Joe Brown, who was born in Manhattan in New York City, began working for the Apopka Police Department in 1982.
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For a little more than an hour, mayoral candidates – incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and challenger Commissioner Kyle Becker – locked horns on the city of…
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you enjoyed the cool weather we had last week. Well, maybe it was a little more than…
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Apopka Blue Darters boys soccer team player Chris Santos (9) scored the first goal of the game on Tuesday, February 1. The Blue Darters played overtime…
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The lights were the brightest during the regular season when the number one-ranked Dr. Phillips (Class 7A) Panthers and second-ranked Wekiva Mustangs (Class 6A) met in…
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Apopka built the lead with two minutes gone in the second and had a 12-point lead in the first three minutes of the third period, but…
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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…
Man who rescued boy from fire honored by AFDThe Apopka Chief
A delay came at just the right time for Raphael Mirabel to rescue 11-year-old Jaydrian Velasquez. Find out what happened in this week’s Apopka Chief.
Foundation promises funds to build new community center on city propertyThe Apopka Chief
A Longwood foundation has promised to donate money toward the design and construction of a new community center.
Wekiva High band raising funds for new uniformsThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva High School band is aiming to raise $90,000 to replace its band uniforms, which were purchased when the school opened its doors 14 years…
Hope you had a great turkey day and you get to go fishin’The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgivin’ weekend. By the time you read this article Thanksgivin’ Day will be over…
Blue Darters fight Mustangs soccerThe Apopka Chief
The action was intense Thursday, November 18, in a girls soccer game between the Apopka Blue Darters and the Wekiva Mustangs. Here, Wekiva’s Juviah Lara tussles…
Darters land regional final berth for third straight yearThe Apopka Chief
It’s on to the regional finals for the third state season for the Apopka Blue Darters football team. All three regional final games have been since…
Apopka battles Lake Region in preseason basketball gameThe Apopka Chief
During the game, coach Williams was pushing the Darters to keep the ball moving during transition, something that will be important for this team that he…
Wekiva girls basketball VS Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
When meeting on Monday, November 22, the latest edition of a geographical rivalry and major championship was decided between the Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs.
Blue Darters travel to face host Seminole High in regional finalThe Apopka Chief
For the fourth time in the past five seasons, the Apopka Blue Darters will face Sanford Seminole in the playoffs.
Darters play Bears in 2nd playoff gameThe Apopka Chief
“Late in the first half when it was 14-3 – when you play a team that can throw it like they can, they’re explosive and they’re…