Thanks to a social media post by Pam Shepherd, an Apopka family is having a merry Christmas. Shepherd, also of Apopka, posted on Facebook about a…
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Apopka police helps Apopka family have a merry Christmas after social media post
Veterans honored with wreath laying for Wreaths Across America
The Apopka community, including veterans and their families, honored military members with the laying of wreaths on the gravesites of fallen heroes at the annual national…
Specks are bitin’ in area lakes, rivers thanks to cool weather
Hello Folks, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope you have some time off durin’ the holidays and you get…
College bowl season is really strange because of 2020
In another 2020 oddity, the college football bowl season actually began early this week, just a couple of days after some teams had played their final…
Parade winners named
The award winners from the Apopka Christmas Parade were announced December 16 by Lorena Potter (l), president of Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka, parade organizer. See…
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce holds annual awards banquet to honor its members
See photos of the Chamber’s Awards banquet on page 10A.
Season of success comes to an end in state semis
Apopka linebacker Josiah Robinson lunges to grab the jersey of Seminole quarterback Timmy McClain. Read more on page 1B.
AHS boys basketball off to perfect start of season
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team has gotten off to a perfect start – at least in terms of winning games. Read more on page…
Apopka girls soccer team doing well at mid-season
And Apopka has positioned itself to return to the FHSAA postseason tournament this season. Read this story on page 1B.
Despite loss, Blue Darters play complete game in state semis
It’s strange to say this, but I felt the Apopka Blue Darters football team played its most complete game of this season in the 28-24 Class…
Blue Darters celebrate seniorsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls volleyball team celebrated senior night Monday, October 5, prior to the match against the Evans Trojans that Apopka won, 3-0. Shown…
Specks, bass are bitin’ as water cools offThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoyin’ some of this cooler weather we have been havin’. It’s really been pretty nice and it’s always a good…
Eyeing the landscapeThe Apopka Chief
A great blue heron looks down a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, keeping his or her eyes out for a possible meal.
Apopka Blue Darters vs Wekiva Mustangs Girls VolleyballThe Apopka Chief
On Tuesday evening the Wekiva girls volleyball took on the Apopka Blue Darters. More photos on 6B.
Radio show will recall top AHS QBThe Apopka Chief
Former Apopka Blue Darter all-state quarterback Leamon Hall will be the featured guest in radio interviews with Roger Franklin Williams. Read about it on 1B.
Mullinax Ford receives awardThe Apopka Chief
Jerry Mullinax, president of Mullinax Ford, received the Business Curb Appeal award. See 12A.
Former Apopkan helping to raise funds for homeless female veteransThe Apopka Chief
Senior Chief Legalman (SW/AW) Erica P. Queely of the U.S. Navy will be in the Ms. Veteran America Competition. See more on 1A.
Candidates vie at political forumThe Apopka Chief
The four candidates competing for Apopka City Council Seat 2 explained their positions… Read about them on 1A and the voters guide on 8A.
Darters play against Lake BrantleyThe Apopka Chief
Playing on the road for the first time this season, the Apopka Blue Darters faced Lake Brantley. Read more on 1B pictures on 7B.
Wekiva gets unexpected night offThe Apopka Chief
The uncertainty of 2020 has hit every one of us and it certainly affected the Wekiva Mustangs football team as this week’s home game against Edgewater…