Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation, Inc. and supported by the city of Apopka, the 24th Apopka Fair will take place Feb. 27 through…
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Jalen Carter, a former Apopka Blue Darter football player and now Philadelphia Eagle rushes the Kansas City Chief’s quarterback Patrick Mahomes and almost comes away with…
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Hello Folks, I can’t believe this weather we are havin’. It seems like pre-summer in February. The warm weather has moved the water temperature up and the…
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Last week, the Apopka boys’ basketball team faced off against the Ocoee Knights in the 7A District 3 championship, winning 60-47 to claim the 2025 7A…
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The Wekiva boys wrestling team is in the middle of a record-breaking season after becoming Metro West Champions for the first time in school history.
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The Apopka girls water polo team got their first win of the season this week against longtime rival Edgewater High School. The Blue Darters defeated the…
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This week, the Apopka Blue Darter baseball team began its season as it always does at the Big Blue Bonanza, held at Lake Brantley.
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As part of the County’s ongoing effort to address the housing affordability crisis, Ready Set Orange allows homeowners in unincorporated Orange County to choose from four…
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Ahead of this year’s hurricane season, Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore will present a short-term mitigation solution to control the post-storm floods in the…
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The streets of historic downtown Apopka came alive this past Sunday, February 2, as Main Street Apopka hosted its highly anticipated Showcase of Cars event on…
AHS hosts the 14th annual Metro vs Florida Challenge The Apopka Chief
This week the Apopka Blue Darter boy’s basketball team hosted the 14th annual Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Joe A. Sterling Gym. See more on 1B.
Chip Gierke era established AHS football as eliteThe Apopka Chief
For the last four decades, Apopka Blue Darter football has enjoyed the status that comes with being recognized as one of the elite football programs in…
Another cold front coming in means female bass will be on bedsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great week. We got some cooler weather comin’ to town this week. By the time everyone reads my column,…
Florida surpasses 6,400 bonuses for new police recruits in NovemberThe Apopka Chief
Florida surpassed giving 6,400 bonuses to new law enforcement recruits this month. See who the recipients are on page 7A.
Toys donated by Truist BankThe Apopka Chief
Truist Bank donated toys to Loaves & Fishes to help with Loaves & Fishes’ Christmas distribution. See who the recipients are on page 6A.
City will begin tree removal The Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka released a notice of tree removal which will take place from December 2 to December 20. Find more information on page 1A.
Thanksgiving food distributionThe Apopka Chief
Winn-Dixie and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida teamed up to distribute 600 turkeys and sides for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Read more on page 1A.
Woman charged with DUI manslaughter for car crashThe Apopka Chief
A Debary woman was arrested and charged related to a vehicular crash on S.R. 429 in Apopka. Find details starting on page 1A.
Schroeder Dental Group provides superior oral care with courteous and a professional attitudeThe Apopka Chief
Are you someone who shudders at the thought of visiting the dentist? If so, the Schroeder Dental Group makes it a priority to ensure every patient…
Most dogs love Thanksgiving, and we do mean LOVE. Why? For the table scraps, of course!The Apopka Chief
Thanksgiving time is here. While you likely have all the ingredients for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, your dog’s health and safety may not have crossed your…