A great white heron keeps an eye on a potential meal on the banks of a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Page 1A.
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Wekiva girls place in district basketball tournament
The Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team remains among the handful of teams through which the road to district championships will travel. Read this story on page…
Wekiva wins one, loses one in district
A two-season streak of failing to advance during district championship tournaments was snapped by the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team. Read more on page 1B.
Warmer weather will get the bass to bitin’ in lakes and rivers in Central Florida
Hello Folks, I can’t believe that as I’m writtin’ my article for this week, it’s 85 degrees outside. Some nice warm weather rolled into town and it’s…
Workplace Screening Intelligence is local, affordable and reliable
If you think you need to get tested for COVID-19, there are many available testing sites. There are academic, commercial, and private laboratories that conduct COVID-19…
Natural Gas: Warming Your Heart & Your Home
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and while you’re busy spoiling a loved one or significant other, enjoying chocolate covered strawberries or cozying up to watch a…
Looking to buy or sell your home? Denny Shiver Realty can help you through the real estate journey
Florida’s housing market continued its positive momentum despite the hurdles in 2020. There were more closed sales, more new pending sales, higher median prices and more…
K.C.’s offense will be too much for Tampa to overcome
The Super Bowl is finally here and you probably could have gotten great odds for a Tampa Bay-Kansas City Super Bowl matchup. Read more on 3B.
Orange County government opens time capsule from 1995
Twenty-six years later, that capsule was retrieved and opened to reveal its contents. Read this story on page 12A.
In effort to purchase Camp Wewa, city is looking at various options
The city of Apopka has recruited two appraisers to conduct the property’s appraisal and also did a survey to gauge public opinion of what to do with the campground. Read details…
If you’re tired of turkey, try catchin’ some specksThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgivin’. I love this time of the year with the cooler weather and good fishin’…
Take advantage of Optical Eyeland’s “Kissing 2020 Goodbye” the biggest sales event of the yearThe Apopka Chief
Are you ready to “Kiss 2020 Goodbye” with fantastic special offers? If so, plan now to take advantage of Optical Eyeland’s year-end “Kissing 2020 Goodbye” sales…
Blue Darters overwhelm W. Park in second halfThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters picked a good time to have their best offensive output. Read more about the victory on 1B.
Apopka plays Winter Park in Region 8A-2 quarterfinal gameThe Apopka Chief
Nikai Martinez is tackled during the opening drive of the game. More photos found on 6B.
Mustangs ride past TohoThe Apopka Chief
During the first round of the postseason tournament, the Mustangs football team’s defense gave up only 85 yards. More can be found on 1B.
Blue Darters use strong start to win season openerThe Apopka Chief
Jumping out to first-quarter leads the team never let the University Cougars get back into the game. Find more about the game on 6B.
Apopka, Wekiva continue their playoff success with winsThe Apopka Chief
I must say it was a pretty successful regional quarterfinal night for both the Apopka and Wekiva. See more on 4B.
Darters face rival Warriors in playoff contestThe Apopka Chief
When Apopka and West Orange played six weeks ago in a defensive battle, both teams struggled on offense. Read about the game on 1B.
Wekiva will host Mitchell in battle to be top MustangThe Apopka Chief
The New Port Ritchey Mitchell Mustangs are the most difficult challenge the Wekiva Mustangs have faced this season as far as records. Find out more about…
City Council approves sale of three pieces of property deemed surplusThe Apopka Chief
Four city-owned properties were declared surplus Wednesday, November 18.