By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week, the Apopka Blue Darter boys volleyball team graced the court for the first time since spring 2024. They are looking…
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By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva wrestling team sent six wrestlers to the FHSAA 3A Region 1 Championship held from Feb. 28 to March 1. Sadly…
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By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team continued its dominant run by defeating the West Orange Warriors 15-0 on Friday, Feb. 28, followed by a…
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By Marshall Tempest Reporter Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) announced Tuesday that the new Apopka High School baseball and softball complexes will not be ready for…
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The Wekiva Mustangs baseball team has had a rough start to the season. This week, they fell to 2-7 after a 12-1 home loss as the…
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By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva High School wrestling team prepared for the Class 3A Region 1 Championships this week after six wrestlers advanced to regionals…
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By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka Blue Darter baseball team moved to 4-2 on the seasin with a three-game win streak that culminated with a victory…
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By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka Blue Darter softball team opened up their season with a massive 11-1 win over the Lake Mary Rams on the…
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By Marshall Tempest Reporter Last Thursday night, Feb. 20, the Apopka Blue Darters’ state title hopes ended in the regional finals, but it was still a…
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By Marshall Tempest Reporter The 2024-2025 season of the Apopka boys basketball team ended on Thursday, Feb. 21, when the Blue Darters lost 54-32 to Seminole…
Commissioner gives out turkeysThe Apopka Chief
About 300 turkeys and meal sides were given to Apopka families at the Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Wednesday, November 27, at House Representative for District 39…
Police department swears in three new officersThe Apopka Chief
Three new police officers were sworn in on Tuesday, December 3, at Apopka City Hall Council Chamber. Nahamie Edouard, Joel Sanabria, and Zakai Patterson. Apopka Police…
Shop With A Cop brings joy to 150 kidsThe Apopka Chief
A total of 150 kids are participating in this year’s Apopka Police Department Shop With a Cop, which kicked off its 10-night run on Monday, December…
WHS students bake for Great Christmas Cookie Gift Box SaleThe Apopka Chief
Students of the Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts at Wekiva High School are making delectable cookies of various flavors for the Great Christmas Cookie Gift Box Sale.
Maltby’s Tree Service & Landscaping can ensure your property is safe and beautifulThe Apopka Chief
For many busy households, the holiday season is a time for family, friends, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, overgrown or dead tree…
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…
APK boy’s basketball start season 1-1The Apopka Chief
Last week the Apopka boy’s basketball team went 1-1 in their first two games of the season. Read about it on 1B.
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.