After having one of its players test positive for COVID-19 two days before Thanksgiving, the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team will be able to practice…
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Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball getting past positive COVID-19 test
Wekiva Mustangs play against Mitchell Mustangs
All three touchdowns tallied by Wekiva were by means of catch and runs. Read more on page 1B.
Mustangs win twice in Metro early-season basketball
And the result was a what-doesn’t-kill-makes-you-stronger season that was suffered by the Mustangs while progressing through the process of moving away from being an inexperienced team.…
Blue Darters face West Orange in playoff contest
The Blue Darters’ two touchdowns came on their first two possessions as Apopka drove 70 yards and 41 yards for the scores. Read the outcome of…
There’s no good reason for fights to occur after games
It’s just not something that can ever occur, or we’ll soon have no games to attend, pandemic or not. Read more on page 5B.
One Christmas Eve is a modern-day love story about three couples in different stages of their lives
Local author Lisa McClung has always enjoyed Christmas movies. She wanted to write a story that incorporated a Christmas theme that included both romance and Christianity.…
Fire department ended fiscal year with unexpected revenue
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam presented his department’s fiscal outlook at the Apopka City Council’s November 18 meeting at City Hall. Read the full story on page 1A.
Wildlife drive
A great blue heron seems to be hiding behind some vegetation along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Read more on page 1A.
Church begins unique new ministry to feed those in need
A new ministry that focuses on distributing fresh vegetables and organic fish from a local aquaponics farm will hold a ribbon cutting next week. Living Waters…
There’s still time to request mail ballots for city runoff
Apopka voters can still request a mail ballot for the December 8 runoff election. Get more information on page 1A.
Retired teacher named to FFA Hall of FameThe Apopka Chief
Smith will be one of three individuals to be inducted into the FFA Hall of Fame… Read more on 1A.
For over 20 years, Sheeler Auto Repair has been keeping families safe on the roadThe Apopka Chief
With the new school year here and autumn just around the corner, there will be shorter days, cooler temperatures, and more travel time on the road.…
Blue Darters happy to be practicing even with changesThe Apopka Chief
After being delayed five weeks due to COVID-19, the start of high school football practice started… Find out how practice went 1B.
City leaders skeptical about good financial news from stateThe Apopka Chief
State revenue forecasts called for Apopka to receive a total of nearly $8.7 million… See more on 1A.
Wekiva looking to continue being among the best teamsThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva High football team is in the best possible situation… See how practice went 1B.
With help of friends, man enjoys 97th birthday with a paradeThe Apopka Chief
Retired colonel Dr. Sanford L. Graves of Apopka celebrated his 97th birthday on Saturday… Read more about Dr. Graves on page 1C.
Four to run in Apopka City Council special electionThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City Council special election for Seat 2 has drawn four candidates, one a former city commissioner, another who was a candidate two years ago,…
School board chair speaks to Chamber members onlineThe Apopka Chief
The Chamber hosted Chair Teresa Jacobs of the Orange County School Board for its monthly Breakfast… See more on 1A.
Specks are bitin’ like crazy in Lake JesupThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I can’t believe it, but September is here and that means cooler weather and great fishin’ is just around the corner. The fishin’ right now isn’t…
A Purple Heart communityThe Apopka Chief
Zellwood Station has been proclaimed as a Purple Heart community due to the large number of decorated U.S. military veterans residing there. Purple Hearts are awarded…