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Even with all the success the Wekiva Mustangs have earned under the leadership of Tommie Butts’ coaching staff, Smith is the first player to reach the…
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Wekiva High School announced Jeremiah Schwartz as the fourth football coach in school history. Read more on page 1B.
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It’s been a unique season for the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team. Read details on the team and their record on page 1B.
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Working to help those she saw in need, Sister Teresa McElwee, who helped form and worked with many organizations in Apopka and the surrounding area to…
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A dance troupe was one of the many groups participating in the 12th annual Martin Luther King Jr. More parade photos on 14A.
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Kimberly Pollard, a civilian employee with the Apopka Police Department, was awarded with a certificate Wednesday, January 20. See more on 12A.
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Jerome Miller was recognized at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, January 20, as he was promoted from captain to deputy police chief. See more on…
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Over the next two weeks, the city of Apopka will explore the possibility of a land swap with the Central Florida YMCA. Read about it on…
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The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Gladymir Ortega as Apopka’s new finance director on Wednesday, January 20. Ortega replaces Jamie Roberson, who served more…
Tropical Storm Eta kept a lot of anglers off the waterThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I missed y’all last week. I was out of town attendin’ a funeral. The fishin’ wasn’t too bad last week but things changed when Tropical Storm Eta came…
Apopka Blue Darters sign scholarships for collegeThe Apopka Chief
Alexis Rieli (l) is the first girls golfer in Apopka High history to sign a college scholarship. See more students on 1B.
Mustangs vs. Blue Darters in defensive contestThe Apopka Chief
For those who like defensive battles, the Wekiva-Apopka football game was right down their alley. Read about the contest on 1B. More photos on 5B.
Crying Towel awardedThe Apopka Chief
Apopka coach Jeff Rolson (r) lifts the hand of the Crying Towel winner, Matt Hedrick of Bishop Moore. Read more about the event on 3B.
Cooking with Natural Gas… An Irreplaceable Holiday TraditionThe Apopka Chief
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the one seasonal tradition everyone enjoys… cooking. Whether it’s a juicy Thanksgiving turkey, ham, or…
Darters have bye week to prepare for playoffsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters are heading into the postseason with a 5-3 record and there are still plenty of questions. Discover more about the playoffs on…
Mustangs, Darters expected to have a low-scoring gameThe Apopka Chief
There weren’t a lot of surprises last week when Wekiva played Apopka in the annual Mayor’s Cup football game. Find out more on 3B.
City seeking ways to halt floodingThe Apopka Chief
Several areas around the city are seeing flooding issues thanks to above-average rainfall the area has received this year, Jeff Weatherford, the city’s Public Services director,…
Velazquez, Baron in Apopka City Council runoff set for Dec. 8The Apopka Chief
Collecting the highest number of votes without reaching a majority, Diane Velazquez and Yesenia “Jesi” Baron will compete in the December 8 Apopka City Council runoff…
Anniversary, birthdaysThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson signs a proclamation he made for Richard and Shirley Risser in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary. Read about the celebration on…