The community rang in 2025 with its own New Year’s Eve Ball Drop on December 31, 2024, at Hurricane Grill and Wings Apopka on Semoran Boulevard.
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The Apopka Historical Society was honored to participate in the 200th year of Orange County Celebration and Two Centuries of Progress! alongside Mayor of Orange County Jerry L. Demings…
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Conrad Road, between Lust Road and the Lake Apopka Loop Trail, will be closed until further notice for contract work. The Loop Trail and Lust Road…
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Hello Folks, Happy New Year folks!! I hope and pray you had a Happy New Year and you are lookin’ forward to this upcomin’ new year.…
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Last weekend, while sugar plums and gumdrops were still on most people’s minds, it was game time for the Apopka Blue Darter boys basketball squad.
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During the Florida Get Down New Year’s Showcase, the Apopka Blue Darters had a fantastic showing defeating both of their opponents with a combined score of…
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2025 is upon us and a new year means a new chapter for Apopka High School sports. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up in…
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The Wekiva Mustangs basketball teams have had a rough go at it this season with teams sitting under .500 at the halfway point in the season.
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Your smile is one of the first things, if not the first thing that someone notices about you. Whether you’re meeting up with friends for a…
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The Elementary, Jr. and Sr. Beta Clubs at Trinity Christian School recently held a combined induction ceremony to welcome new members into the three clubs. Read…
Wekiva falls to Apopka, prepares for undefeated JonesThe Apopka Chief
During all six losses this season, the Wekiva Mustangs have fallen behind by at least three touchdowns midway through the second quarter. Apopka upped the level…
November 1, 2024The Apopka Chief
Warren (Gene) Eugene Sikes Jr., 80, of Zellwood passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1944 in Jacksonville Florida. He…
Doctor gives tips on how to protect oneself from the fluThe Apopka Chief
As flu season begins, Dr. Tim Hendrix, medical director of AdventHealth Centra Care, discussed this time of the year, and offered tips on who should get…
Local Rotary Club honors World Polio DayThe Apopka Chief
Rotary members in Apopka took action in honor of World Polio Day, on Thursday, October 24, to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio, a…
Gala will forgo keynote speaker, highlight contributions insteadThe Apopka Chief
Forgoing a keynote speaker this year, the John Land Apopka Community Trust will host its sixth annual John Land Apopka Community Trust Legacy Gala.
Early Halloween fun at Kit Land Nelson ParkThe Apopka Chief
Halloween in the Park took place on Saturday, October 26, at Kit Land Nelson Park in downtown Apopka. Hosted by the city of Apopka, the event…
St. Johns river is still highThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope y’all had a great weekend, and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin. The water on the St. Johns River is…
Wekiva is now 3-5 after win over Lake Howell SilverhawksThe Apopka Chief
The sting felt from suffering through a long season is not quite as intense this week for the Wekiva Mustangs. Third place in the final District…
State Championship meet starts for Apopka bowling teamThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darter bowlers returned to the double- elimination tournament component of the state championship meet.
Apopka plays hard on the road but falls to Madison CountyThe Apopka Chief
In last week’s away matchup for the Apopka football team, the Blue Darters traveled to Madison County to face off against the Cowboys. After a grueling…