After winning two games last week, the Apopka Blue Darters softball team will carry a seven-game winning streak. Read more on the teams on page 1B.
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AHS softball has won seven games in a row
Darters pick up 2 wins before break
In its final two games prior to spring break, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team scored in double figures. Read more on these games on page…
Wekiva flag football work in progress as new players gain experience during season
Like many teams over the last calendar year, the Wekiva Mustangs flag football team faces several unknowns due to the pandemic. Read more on the Mustangs…
Bass need a break from all the tournaments on Central Florida lakes
Hello Folks, It’s a great thing to live here in our area. The weather has been great, a little warm, but it beats snow and ice.…
Speaker named for Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast scheduled for May 6
This year’s Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will feature Dr. Kevin Baird, Director of Pastoral Ministries from the Florida Family Policy Council. Get details on page 3A.
Ribbon cutting for imaging center
A ribbon cutting was held Monday, March 8, at the recently opened AdventHealth Imaging Center. Read more on page 9A.
Business award
Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore awarded her March 2021 Business Curb Appeal honor to the Mobil Gas Station at the corner of Wekiwa Springs…
City may get millions from federal stimulus bill
If a projection from the Florida League of Cities is correct, the city of Apopka could receive more than $22 million from the federal government as…
Sir Gus visits Apopka
Sir Gus, the well-known Bahia Shrine camel, visited Apopka on Saturday, March 13, during the 5K race held by the Shriners at the Northwest Recreation Complex…
Economic development website set to debut soon
A new economic development website for Apopka that will serve as a one-stop online resource for businesses seeking to relocate or establish a branch in Apopka is on the verge of…
Blue Darters down Mustangs in boys basketball contestThe Apopka Chief
In its final game prior to Christmas, the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team allowed an early bucket to hometown rival Wekiva. More from this story…
Two Mustangs ink college papersThe Apopka Chief
Two Wekiva Mustangs signed Wednesday, December 16, to play college football. Wide receiver Harleeontai Reed (seated, third from left) signed with Long Island University while wide…
Lowman signsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka quarterback Jaquan Lowman signed with Appalachian State Wednesday, December 16, as a defensive back.
Wekiva roundball has already doubled last season’s win totalThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team won three contests last season. A 6-5 record after 11 contests of the 2020-21 season is an outstanding achievement in…
State park volunteer vice-chair of groupThe Apopka Chief
Don Philpott, a 20-year volunteer at Wekiwa Springs State Park, has been elected vice-chair of the newly formed National Association of State Park Foundations. Find out…
Apopka boys, Wekiva girls teams doing well this seasonThe Apopka Chief
Here we are at Christmas and all through the stores, most of us are wearing face coverings as we lament not being able to enjoy each…
Mayor Nelson voices stance on online sales taxThe Apopka Chief
While the court cases and state law are always changing, Florida law has yet to be changed. Read this article on page 1A.
Apopka High boys basketball team honors its seniorsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team honors its seniors as well as the seniors from the Apopka High School dance team that performs at varsity…
Apopka police helps Apopka family have a merry Christmas after social media postThe Apopka Chief
Thanks to a social media post by Pam Shepherd, an Apopka family is having a merry Christmas. Shepherd, also of Apopka, posted on Facebook about a…
Veterans honored with wreath laying for Wreaths Across AmericaThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka community, including veterans and their families, honored military members with the laying of wreaths on the gravesites of fallen heroes at the annual national…