Work will start shortly on two 19th century homesteaders log cabins as part of a project to recreate Ethel, a long-forgotten ghost town in Central Florida.
Author
Author
The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
Apopka Little Leaguers took to the baseball fields at the Northwest Recreation Complex this week in preparation for the spring season.
The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week, and you are enjoyin’ a few warm days this week. The weather has been just awesome and…
The Apopka Chief
The Wekiva girls’ basketball team advanced past the first round of the 2025 FHSAA Girls Basketball 6A District 5 Tournament with a dominant victory over Evans.
The Apopka Chief
This week marked the beginning of the Apopka water polo season, and the Blue Darters started off right with a win for the boys team.
The Apopka Chief
This week, the Apopka boys’ basketball team began their postseason journey with their first game of the 2025 FHSAA Boys Basketball 7A District 3 Tournament.
The Apopka Chief
Unfortunately, the Wekiva Mustangs boys’ basketball team has concluded its season after losing in the first round of the 2025 FHSAA Boys Basketball 6A District 5…
The Apopka Chief
Chances are you’ve invested thousands of dollars in your vehicle, so properly maintaining it is important. All Transmission World would like to make sure you’re on…
The Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025 Glenna E. Boetcher, age 95, of Zanesville, Ohio and previously of Zellwood, FL, passed away at Genesis Morrison House on February 2nd ,…
The Apopka Chief
Winter season is here and we’re experiencing colder weather. Leaves are still falling, grass has temporarily stopped growing, and some animals have gone into hibernation. So,…
Boy Scouts deliver over two tons of foodThe Apopka Chief
The Boy Scouts of America collected and delivered total of 4,176 pounds from their annual food drive to Loaves & Fishes, located on East Eighth Street in…
Sertoma donates scooters to Rock Springs Elementary safety projectThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka donated nine scooters to the Rock Springs Elementary Kids Transportation Safety Project at the club luncheon on Monday, November 18,…
City of Apopka has announced the next steps in bringing a new all-inclusive playground.The Apopka Chief
This all-inclusive playground will provide the community with special needs or disabilities with an opportunity that can foster independence and community connection. Find details starting on…
School veteran memorial stone is rededicatedThe Apopka Chief
The community held a rededication ceremony on Friday, November 15, on the grounds of Apopka Memorial Middle School for the veteran stone memorial honoring four veterans…
Velazquez appointed to gas district boardThe Apopka Chief
On Wednesday, November 20, the Apopka City Council unanimously confirmed Commissioner Diane Velazquez to represent the city on the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) Board…
Byrd takes oath as school board memberThe Apopka Chief
Four Orange County School Board members – two new and two re-elected including District 7 School Board Member Melissa Byrd – took their Oath of Office.…
The fish are beginning to bite as cooler temperatures arriveThe 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,…
Apopka falls to West Orange in first round of Regional PlayoffsThe Apopka Chief
Well, the 2024 Apopka Blue Darter football season has come to an end after a gut-wrenching 20-19 loss to the West Orange Warriors in the first…
Davison dominates with 330 total yardsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s quarterback Tyson Davison exploded for 330 total yards in the Blue Darters’ game against the West Orange Warriors on Friday, November 15.
Talking with Jeff Rolson about the 2024 football seasonThe Apopka Chief
After the loss to West Orange last week on Friday, November 15, I sat down with the head coach of the Apopka football team, Jeff Rolson,…