Apopka High School recently hosted the first in-person VEX Robotics event held in Florida since March. Read this story on page 4A.
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Put your Thanksgiving leftovers to good use with these ideas
Here are some delicious and waste-conscious ways to put Thanksgiving or other holiday meal leftovers to use. See the Holiday Guide on pages 6A and 7A.
If you’re tired of turkey, try catchin’ some specks
Hello Folks, I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgivin’. I love this time of the year with the cooler weather and good fishin’…
Take advantage of Optical Eyeland’s “Kissing 2020 Goodbye” the biggest sales event of the year
Are you ready to “Kiss 2020 Goodbye” with fantastic special offers? If so, plan now to take advantage of Optical Eyeland’s year-end “Kissing 2020 Goodbye” sales…
Blue Darters overwhelm W. Park in second half
The Apopka Blue Darters picked a good time to have their best offensive output. Read more about the victory on 1B.
Apopka plays Winter Park in Region 8A-2 quarterfinal game
Nikai Martinez is tackled during the opening drive of the game. More photos found on 6B.
Mustangs ride past Toho
During the first round of the postseason tournament, the Mustangs football team’s defense gave up only 85 yards. More can be found on 1B.
Blue Darters use strong start to win season opener
Jumping out to first-quarter leads the team never let the University Cougars get back into the game. Find more about the game on 6B.
Apopka, Wekiva continue their playoff success with wins
I must say it was a pretty successful regional quarterfinal night for both the Apopka and Wekiva. See more on 4B.
Darters face rival Warriors in playoff contest
When Apopka and West Orange played six weeks ago in a defensive battle, both teams struggled on offense. Read about the game on 1B.
Poll workers are sought for general electionThe Apopka Chief
The Orange County supervisor of elections office is currently recruiting poll workers and Adopt-A-Precinct partners for the general election in November. Details can be found on…
Alligator tries to stay incognitoThe Apopka Chief
We’re not sure if this alligator is purposely camouflaging itself but it’s doing a good job of that as it swims along in a canal along…
Apopka branch library to be renovatedThe Apopka Chief
For nearly eight weeks the North Orange Branch Library in Apopka, part of the Orange County Library System, will be closed again – not because of…
Apopka High football team raises $$$ during golf tourneyThe Apopka Chief
More than a week after the event, Apopka High football coach Jeff Rolson was still gushing about the fundraising golf tournament that was hosted by The…
Students have reasonably good return to classesThe Apopka Chief
The first day of face-to-face instruction in Orange County Public Schools on Friday, August 21, was marked with new protocols that were implemented due to the…
On first day, four qualify to run for City Council seatThe Apopka Chief
The Seat 2 candidates will appear on the November 3 general election ballot that will also feature the presidential election at the top of the ballot. …
Crowds will be very limited when prep football startsThe Apopka Chief
Unlike the crowd at the Class 8A state championship game last year, attendance will be very limited this season at football games. Read more on page…
Public input sought for county trailsThe Apopka Chief
For the next two weeks, the public is invited to give its input on a master plan focused on a redesign of Orange County’s trail system.…
Private school cuts ribbon on Apopka campusThe Apopka Chief
Rowena Flanders-Ramos, director and co-founder of Central Florida Preparatory School, and Mayor Bryan Nelson cut the ribbon for the new school building in Apopka. See page…
Fishin’ seems to have picked up over the past week or soThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, As I mentioned last week, we are almost in September, and I’m lookin’ forward to the changes that happen in that month. Hopefully, we…