Apopka’s Ripley Bowman controls the ball during the Blue Darters’ contest against the Eustis Panthers. See more on 1B.
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Darters give basketball coach career victory
Williams began coaching at AHS in 2015 after moving over from Wekiva where he began the boys program when the school opened. Read more on page…
Specks are bitin’ in many area lakes, while largemouth bass are beginnin’ to bite
Hello Folks, I don’t know if you have plans for the weekend, but now is a good time to get the family and do some fishin’.…
Pet Care Center of Apopka is your other family doctor that provides exceptional care from head to tail
More than 40 years ago Dr. Kent Greer, Hospital Director and founder of Pet Care Center of Apopka, graduated from University of Missouri. Drawing on the…
For over 44 years, Hunt Club Medical Care has been caring for people in the Apopka community
When it comes to your health, there’s no place like home and family to take care of you. That’s the kind of care you can come…
Tampa Bay Bucs must play on frozen tundra in Green Bay
My picks last week were a little more normal in that I got two out of four correct.
Scoring 1,000 points means plenty of work for Smith
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…
New Wekiva coach
Wekiva High School announced Jeremiah Schwartz as the fourth football coach in school history. Read more on page 1B.
Darters get back to winning ways
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.
Apopka nun who served thousands dies at 91
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…
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…