The tough times are continuing for the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team.
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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…
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Apopka native Shakhea Hinton has been selected as a Rising Star, Class of 2022 by Influence magazine. Read more on page 5A.
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A female American kestrel surveys the situation from atop a wire along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, 11-mile, one-way drive is located along the…
Softball, baseball signeesThe Apopka Chief
Aubrey Evans (seated, left) and Jacob Pino (seated, right) signed college scholarships to play softball and baseball, respectively, on November 10.
Blue Darters girls soccer VS OcoeeThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team opened its regular season Tuesday, November 16, against Ocoee.
Apopka High boys basketball team play first preseason gameThe Apopka Chief
The contest was played at Wekiva High as part of a preseason two-night doubleheader featuring both the Blue Darters and the Mustangs along with Pine Ridge…
Apopka High will host three-day basketball event next weekThe Apopka Chief
After having missed the 2020-2021 season due to the pandemic, the Metro vs. Florida Challenge is back on at Apopka High School during Thanksgiving week, but…
Darters have first playoff opponentThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka offense got cranked up in the second half after scoring just once during the first two quarters.
Optical Eyeland is opening eyes to great savings during their 35th anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
Optical Eyeland’s vision has always been your vision. For thirty-five years, they’ve been building their business the old fashioned way – keeping customer service their #1…
Methodist church ladies plan annual Christmas bazaarThe Apopka Chief
The First United Methodist Church Apopka Ladies are busy putting the final touches to all the creative handmade items to be sold at the annual Christmas…
Firefighters’ union endorses BeckerThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Professional Firefighters Association, Local 5293, has endorsed City Commissioner Kyle Becker in the race for Apopka mayor. See page 3A.
Brigmans celebrate anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
Former Apopka residents David and Hazel Brigman celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. Read more on page 3A.
Community Trust gala raises funds, honors couple for volunteer effortsThe Apopka Chief
To cap the night, the John Land Humanitarian Award was granted to husband-and-wife Richard and Shirley Risser. Read more about the gala in this week’s Apopka…