The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team built a lead with about a minute-and-a-half left in the third quarter. Read about his game on page 1B.
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Blue Darters hang on against Mustangs
Longtime teacher featured in exhibit
Our own native daughter, the late Mildred A. Board is featured at the Orange County Regional History Center’s exhibit. See details on page 3A.
Looking pretty
A green heron may be looking at its reflection in a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, but it’s more likely looking for something to…
Season ends for AHS girls basketball
West Orange used a run in the third quarter to take control of the game. Read this sports story on page 1B.
Community center gets renovations
The renovations of the Apopka Community Center/Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 post home are nearly done. See page 12A for more.
Blue Darters face Evans in District Tourney
Apopka’s Mason Andretti keeps the ball ahead of an Evans player in the first round of the District 7A-3 tournament. More photos of district games on 6B.
Tax dollars from state even lower than predicted
The tax dollars the city of Apopka receives from the state government each month continue to be much lower than last year, but also a little…
City attorney social media proposal postponed 2 weeks by City Council
The adoption of a proposed policy for the city of Apopka’s social media pages was postponed for two weeks. Read about the proposal details on page…
Wekiva girls successfully begin postseason journey
“Mentally sharp teams win during the postseason,” Coach Butts said. Read more on page 1B.
Cold weather affects fishin’
Hello Folks, Well, we had a great endin’ to January and the fishin’ was goin’ really good. Then February started this week and the wind and…
Wekiva Mustangs looking to keep high level of play going in girls basketballThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team began the 2020-21 season this week. More on 3B.
Baptiste Orthodontics knows it is not business as usualThe Apopka Chief
Baptiste Orthodontics, located in the heart of Apopka, offers several affordable options for braces and aligners. In this day and age, people of all ages are…
Apopka police chief swears in four new officers at City HallThe Apopka Chief
Officer Liana Marie Espaillat (l) and Officer Lauren Bordeaux are sworn in by Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley. Officer Rolando Matias (l) and Officer Joey Marinacci…
Melissa Byrd sworn in to second term on county school boardThe Apopka Chief
Four members – three incumbents and one newcomer – took an oath of office at the Orange County School Board’s installation ceremony, including incumbent District 7…
County adds raised crosswalk to Lakeville RoadThe Apopka Chief
Lakeville Road at Piedmont Lakes Middle School is one of several locations throughout Orange County that received construction of a raised crosswalk.
Library receives award from commissionerThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore awarded the North Orange Branch County Library the Business Curb Appeal of the Month Honor for November 2020. The…
Wekiva, Apopka had best situations for play-in weekThe Apopka Chief
The football playoff scenarios probably worked out best for both Wekiva and Apopka this week. The rest on 4B.
Blue Darters on the road to face Winter Park in quarterfinal playoffThe Apopka Chief
After an up-and-down 5-3 regular season, the Darters football team travels to Winter Park. Read on 1A.
Apopka High boys basketball team begins season next weekThe Apopka Chief
With COVID-19 affecting everyone’s lives, the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team is no different. Read more on 1B.
Mustangs get past MelbourneThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs football team survived and advanced on Friday. See more 1B.