October 9, 2015
Thirty-eight participants collected numerous bags of litter on National Public Lands Day, at Wekiwa Springs State Park. Read more on the National Public Lands Day on page 1B.
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National Public Lands DayThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High girls volleyball team honors seniorsThe Apopka Chief
October 9, 2015
The Apopka Blue Darters girls volleyball team honored its seniors prior to its match against Ocoee. Read more on the seniors and find out who won this game and read on their progress on pages 5C and 7C.
Motorcycle fundraiserThe Apopka Chief
October 9, 2015
The Debbie Turner Cancer Care and Research Center hosted the Ride for a Life motorcycle ride fundraiser. Read more on the fundraiser and where motorcyclists rode to.
Apopka fire fighters visit Wolf Lake ElementaryThe Apopka Chief
October 9, 2015
Members of the Apopka Fire Department from Station 2, B-shift, visited Wolf Lake Elementary School Tuesday, as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Jackson will run for local state House seatThe Apopka Chief
October 9, 2015
Greg Jackson of Orlando is running for the Florida House District 45 seat, which includes all of Apopka south of U.S. Highway 441. Read more on Greg Jackson on page 6A.
Woman is one highlight of disability awareness monthThe Apopka Chief
October 9, 2015
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read about Susan Wuthrich, her disabiltiy and long-term employment in spite of it.
Ribbon cutting held for Camp GladiatorThe Apopka Chief
October 9, 2015
Camp Gladiator opened its new location at the Northwest Recreation Complex. The fitness program staff and the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated with the ribbon cutting.
Wekiva High football team enjoys open dateThe Apopka Chief
October 9, 2015
“We are just beginning to play our best football,” Wekiva coach Kenard Lang said. "There is a purpose to what we are doing and it revolves around being ready to play Apopka and West Orange and being in the position to turn beginning to play our best football into the norm."
Olympia comes calling for first time as non-district opponentThe Apopka Chief
October 9, 2015
This year, for the first time, the Blue Darters will play the Titans in a non-district outing. Read what's expected for the Darters in this preview article on page 1C.
Darters face West Orange in first ditrict gameThe Apopka Chief
October 9, 2015
Apopka’s Demetri Burch is upended during game against West Orange. Burch led Apopka with 104 yards on 25 carries. Read the outcome of this game on page 1C.