On Wednesday, December 15, members of the Apopka High’s Student Government Association, under the leadership of President Olivia Siemoneit, delivered presents to all the pre-K and…
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Apopka-based Hope CommUnity Center has been awarded a Bank of America 2021 Neighborhood Builder Award. Each Neighborhood Builder receives $200,000 in flexible funding over two years,…
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The 2022 Apopka city election is officially scheduled. Thanks to a pair of mayoral proclamations as well as a resolution passed by the City Council on…
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Homeowners and business owners are affected because state law requires that the city notify each property owner…
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The Apopka Blue Darters football team, led by coach Jeff Rolson, will play Saturday, December 18, at 1 p.m. for the Class 8A state championship in…
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Some of Santa’s helpers wave to the crowd Saturday, December 11, during the annual Apopka Christmas Parade. Once again, warm weather greeted the thousands of local…
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Hello Folks, Do you realize that we are only a few days away from Christmas? This is a great time of the year with all the decorations,…
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It’s time for college football teams to go bowling and while some of them may actually roll a bowling ball, I’m talking about college football bowl…
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Playing high school football in mid-December in a state championship game is not the usual activity for most high school teams. Read more on page 4B.
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The Eagles continued their comeback early in the third period, trimming Apopka’s lead, but the Blue Darters scored seven straight points.
It’s homecoming time as Blue Darters face Ocala teamThe Apopka Chief
“We’ve got to play well. This is a week we’ve got to focus. It’s homecoming and a lot of distractions…” Rolson said. Read more in this…
Wekiva, Apopka have close games but different outcomesThe Apopka Chief
There were close endings for both Wekiva and Apopka last week....
Helping breast cancer researchThe Apopka Chief
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and members of the Apopka Post Office are doing their part. Find out what they’re up to on page 4A.
Chamber notes Hispanic Heritage MonthThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Find out where they celebrated on page 4A.
Wekiva High teacher, coach thankfulThe Apopka Chief
“I had a great doctor, who was comforting and who told me we’ll get through this together,” said Mrs. Taylor. Read more on her story on…
Gala speaker is ‘average middle-class girl’ who flew jetsThe Apopka Chief
As a retired Navy pilot, Caroline Johnson has inspired audiences. Read more about her on page 3A.
Mural honors former city commissionerThe Apopka Chief
A mural by Delia Miller was unveiled at a park. Find out more about the mural in this week’s Apopka Chief.
FBI, Crimeline offer rewards to help solve murder of Apopka girlThe Apopka Chief
Rewards totaling $15,000 are being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of 15-year-old…
She said ‘Yes’ to HoCoThe Apopka Chief
As friends and fellow Apopka High School students cheer, it was a double win for Katie Prevesk (back to camera). Find out what she said yes…
Mayor reiterates he had no prior knowledge of affordable housingThe Apopka Chief
Nelson also indicated to the commissioners each of them received a letter in their packet from Demings. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.