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…
Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is a vibrant family of believers, growing faith and friendshipsThe Apopka Chief
This is a place where all the members can pursue God, be cared for, and serve purposefully in the Body of Christ. Day by day they…
Students shake up Amazing ShakeThe Apopka Chief
On Tuesday, November 12, Dream Lake Elementary School students participated in the Amazing Shake contest, which places an emphasis on teaching students manners, discipline, respect, and…
Woodmen Life donates to Loaves and FishesThe Apopka Chief
A few members of the Woodmen Life Apopka Chapter 825 presented Loaves and Fishes with a $5,000 check.
Veterans are thanked for their service at Monday’s ceremony in parkThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 honored Veterans Day with a ceremony in Kit Land Nelson Park on Veterans Day, Monday,…
Over 200 devices deployed through nonprofit to communityThe Apopka Chief
This week, over 200 new and repurposed devices got deployed to nonprofit staff, students and others in need through Hope CommUnity Center (HCC) for various uses.
Trust honors late newspaper publisher at galaThe Apopka Chief
With 175 people in attendance, the John Land Apopka Community Trust Legacy Gala showed a video highlighting the Trust’s accomplishments in serving the community, as well…
Veterans Day Stars and Stripes Parade at First Baptist ChurchThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Christian Academy’s Veterans Day Stars and Stripes Parade that was held at First Baptist Church of Apopka at 441 S. Highland Ave. The service included…
We are still dealin’ with some high water issues on the St. Johns River.The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week, and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. I wanted to let everyone know…
Apopka will face West Orange in round one, not Plant CityThe Apopka Chief
Last week due to my carelessness and inattention to detail I provided you all with some false information regarding the 2024 FHSAA Class 7A Football State…
The new and improved Blue Darters basketball team shows out in blue and white gameThe Apopka Chief
Last Friday, November 8, I attended the Apopka High School men’s basketball team’s blue and white scrimmage. I will say this year is going to be…