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The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
Apopka is blessed with an abundance of options when it comes to churches. There is an array of congregations large and small, long-established and fledgling, denominationally…
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
Apopka senior offensive lineman Dyson Hurlburt (l) offers comfort to teammate Kavion Nichols Saturday, December 18, following the Apopka Blue Darters’ game against the Venice Indians…
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The Apopka Historical Society’s Museum of the Apopkans was dressed up for a Nutcracker Christmas event that was held on Sunday, December 19. For more pictures…
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The Next Step Ministry, which assists the homeless on a weekly basis, celebrated the end of 2021 with a holiday party where about 60 clients and…
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
Shaunte Jemison of Apopka has always worked in nonprofits but decided to launch her own when she noticed how some of them operated. “I’ve always worked…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
Hello Folks, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope you get a chance to spend some time…
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
There are a lot of bowl games left, so I’m sure that I’ll still end up about even in my picks. Read more on 9C.
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
Out of the 82 Class 8A teams, 80 of them would have loved to have been there playing for a state title. Read more on 3C.
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
Apopka native Chase Gwynn was recently named an All-American for NCAA Division III men’s soccer. Read more on page 4C.
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The process required to meet the higher-than-most expectations for the Apopka Blue Darters wrestling team is in full swing.
AdventHealth begins giving COVID-19 vaccineThe Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
This week, AdventHealth, which has a hospital in Apopka, became one of the first hospitals in Florida to begin administering the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine. Read more…
Merry Christmas!The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
The Apopka Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 12, was a bit smaller than normal due to the pandemic, but Margaret Corry, owner of Margaret Corry Dog…
Apopka park ready for ChristmasThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Kids of all ages walk through a tunnel of lights at Kit Land Nelson Park. Find out more on 1A. 
Apopka youth football team wins age division national championshipThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
The Apopka Pop Warner 12U youth football team won the national championship against the Weston Warriors.  Read more on 1B.
Apopka girls basketball plays W. Orange to OTThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Savannah McAfee saves a ball before it lands out of bounds. See more on 5B.
Apopka uses defense to topple Lake MaryThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Prior to its Region 8A-2 championship game against Lake Mary on Friday, December 4, the Apopka Blue Darters have found themselves on the wrong side of…
Masons donate turkeysThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Masons from Orange Lodge 36 F&AM donated turkeys for Thanksgiving that were given at First Baptist Church of Apopka.
A jog on a frosty morningThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
A man runs along Errol Parkway just after sunrise on Wednesday, December 9, as the temperature dropped to the upper 30s in much of the area.…
Apopka Planning Commission gives OK to new school planThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
The Apopka Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval for a major development plan outlining a new 141,952 square-foot K-8 school to be located just north…
Tree lightingThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
The lighting of the Christmas tree at Kit Land Nelson Park was held.