With COVID-19 affecting everyone’s lives, the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team is no different. Read more on 1B.
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Apopka High boys basketball team begins season next week
Mustangs get past Melbourne
The Wekiva Mustangs football team survived and advanced on Friday. See more 1B.
Maybe cooler weather will hang around
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are enjoyin’ the cooler weather that came to town this week. I woke up Tuesday mornin’…
Veterans honored at program in VFW Building
About 60 people were in attendance Wednesday, November 11, at the annual Veterans Day gathering at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on Veterans Day. The guest…
Helping first responders
Members of the Beta Club at Wolf Lake Middle School recently dropped off “survival kits” at the Apopka fire and police departments to thank officers, staff,…
Vote-by-mail ballots on the way for City Council runoff election
Apopka voters can still request a mail ballot for the December 8 runoff election between Diane Velazquez and Yesenia “Jesi” Baron for Seat 2 on the…
North Shore Birding Festival scheduled for December 3-7
The fifth annual North Shore Birding Festival on Lake Apopka will include four days loaded with 42 field trips that will observe COVID-19 precautions, sunrise photography…
AHS Spirit Week royalty
Jose Class and Sydney Steiner were named king and queen of spirit week. Read more on page 1A.
Apopka High School alumnus wins first political race
An Apopka High School alumnus won his first political race, a four-year term in the non-partisan Soil and Water Conservation District 1 race. He will assume…
Apopkan named to board of directors for non-profit organization
Bob Cambric of Apopka is the newest member of the Board of Directors of SELF. Read this story on page 4A.
Fire department looking at various ways to aid its employees with mental healthThe Apopka Chief
In a time when the stigma of mental illness has become more removed from society, some factions such as firefighters are addressing it more. Read about…
CSG Home Healthcare Services delivers professional medical services and everyday support in the privacy and comfort of patients’ homesThe Apopka Chief
One of the most important goals of health care is ensuring that ill, elderly, and disabled patients receive high quality, personal, and compassionate care. CSG Home…
Master Muffler & Brake Center provides complete automotive service and repairThe Apopka Chief
There is no secret to extending the life of your car. Your car should be able to provide adequate service for at least 100,000 miles. …
Tour Pet Care Center’s beautiful resort that features a doggy swimming pool and parklandsThe Apopka Chief
Pet Care Center of Apopka features Central Florida Vet’s premier pet resort, providing dog and cat boarding, in addition to their full veterinary hospital facility. While…
Early voting finishes on Aug. 16, ahead of primaryThe Apopka Chief
Early voting for the August 18 primary election will end Sunday, August 16, at 7 p.m. Read about it on 1A.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – You know about 911 – what about 811?The Apopka Chief
As summer comes to a close, you may have some home improvement projects to wrap up and check off your list. But whether planting a bed…
New Chamber memberThe Apopka Chief
A ribbon cutting was held Friday, August 7, for a new member of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, but a longtime business in the community,…
Downtown parking lot rehabThe Apopka Chief
Rehabilitation work is ongoing for the city-owned parking lot in downtown Apopka. The cost of the project is $300,000 and will come from the city’s Downtown…
Shots fired between vehiclesThe Apopka Chief
Apopka police are still investigating a shoot-out between people in two vehicles Monday, August 10, in downtown Apopka. Read about it on 1A.
Restoration of Darter bird mascot set to begin soon; group raising funds to fix itThe Apopka Chief
Work on restoring and relocating the Blue Darter bird mascot statue at Apopka High School is expected to begin soon….. Read about it on 1A.