Playing on the road for the first time this season, the Apopka Blue Darters faced Lake Brantley. Read more on 1B pictures on 7B.
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Darters play against Lake Brantley
Wekiva gets unexpected night off
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…
Just flying by
An anhinga flies near the historic pumphouse along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Entrance to the drive is free and it’s open Fridays through Sundays and…
Wekiva drops Friday night game against Ocoee 24-20
Wekiva’s Asaad Waseem runs over Ocoee’s Chryse Gunn in an effort to reach the endzone on September 25. See more photos on 6B.
Wekiva’s game with Edgewater canceled due to COVID-19
The football contest scheduled to be played today, Friday, October 2, between the host Wekiva Mustangs and the Edgewater Eagles has been canceled. Two Edgewater players…
Lovely Orange County sunset
The first real taste of fall earlier this week created this beautiful sunset that was seen throughout Northwest Orange County.
Apopka Darters’ volleyball outlasts Jones Tigers 3-0
Apopka’s Emma Smith puts up a block against a Jones hitter on September 29. See more photos on 6B.
Radio shows will catch up with Apopka High sports star
Former Apopka Blue Darter all-state quarterback Leamon Hall, who was recently elected to the Army Athletic Hall of Fame, will be the featured guest in a…
Blue Darters sneak by Dr. Phillips with 14-7 victory
Apopka head coach Jeff Rolson said that while it was good for the Blue Darters to be 2-0, there is much improvement needed, especially on the…
Nick Nesta looks to connect various generations together
Nick Nesta, a first-time City Council candidate, believes that as city commissioner, he can connect different generations and socioeconomic backgrounds. Read about him on 1A.
City’s budget workshops scheduled for July 13-15The Apopka Chief
Three budget workshops will be held in mid-July as the Apopka city government prepares for the 2020-2021 fiscal year that starts on October 1. The workshops…
60th anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
Pastor Freddie Filmore and his wife, Eva Carroll Filmore will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 26. Page 3A.
Hispanic churches pray for Apopka at City HallThe Apopka Chief
Members of Hispanic churches in the Apopka area gathered Saturday, June 13, in front of City Hall to pray for the community. Page 10A.
Summer fishin’ is in full swing in area’s lakes and riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, As I mentioned last week, summer is here and in full swing in Central Florida. The fishin’ has been really good in most of…
New Wekiva principal focusing on school gradeThe Apopka Chief
Baker-Drayton was selected by Orange County Public Schools to succeed Michele Erickson, who is retiring from the principal role. Page 1A.
A slithering lunchThe Apopka Chief
A white ibis hangs on to a small snake on Friday, June 12, the first day that the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
Group will look at feasibility of district to buy, improve Errol EstateThe Apopka Chief
A 21-member advisory committee has been formed by Mayor Bryan Nelson to figure out what it would take to rebuild the floundering Errol Estate recreational area…
Summer weather arrived before official start of summerThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, folks if you haven’t noticed yet, summer is here. Summer is scheduled to start on Saturday, June 20, but I believe it started…
Orange County sheriff distributes food in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Cars began lining up more than 2-1/2 hours ahead of time on Wednesday, June 10, to get one of the 200 boxes at a food distribution event…
Ax-throwing business plans to open soon in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Third-generation Apopkan Joe Lampp has turned an unusual passion into a business he plans to open next week. Read 3B.