On the heels of a special legislative session targeting immigrants, Hope Community Center (HCC) hosted a mock graduation led by Dreamers to highlight the impact that a…
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The city held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex on Friday, January 24.
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Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley officially swore in Davin Keitt as the newest police officer at Apopka City Hall on January 14.
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Hello Folks, We had a busy last week with all the tournaments here in town. We had BassMaster and MLF as well. The BassMaster High School…
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The Apopka boys basketball team held their senior night this week on Monday, January 27. Their final home game of the season, and senior night, was…
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The Apopka boys’ basketball team played its final games of the regular season this week against Olympia and Bartow and were awarded the No. 1 seed…
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Apopka’s very own Jalen Carter, former Apopka High School Blue Darter football member and current Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman, is headed to his first Super Bowl…
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As we ring in the New Year, it’s time to toast to fresh beginnings, bold resolutions, and brighter futures. For residents across Lake Apopka Natural Gas…
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No funeral service is one-size-fits-all; decisions on whether to be buried or cremated are influenced by various personal, religious, financial, and cultural factors. A funeral is…
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On Friday, January 17, Orange Lodge No.36 F&AM donated historic agricultural items to the Museum of the Apopkans.
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,…