A recent Apopka High School graduate was among 40 high school girls from Central Florida who have continued to pursue their dream careers in video game development…
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Weatherford began work on August 17 and was officially unanimously confirmed by the Apopka City Council two days later… more on 3A.
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A crucial subject facing Apopka is the communication between the City Council and the APD…. See more on 1A.
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Read about the County's decision and how it was taken by faculty and students. See page 1A.
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Every team will land a playoff berth in this pandemic-shortened season of eight games. Find out how the Darter’s played at this game. See page 1B…
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From start to finish, the contest followed the script as the Wekiva Mustangs faced East River Falcons. Read more on Sports, page 1B.
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An immature boat-tail grackle surveys the landscape along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and open Fridays through Sundays and…
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When storms leave a path of destruction on your trees and landscape, rapid response time and expert advice from Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping will make…
New lights at Roger Williams FieldThe Apopka Chief
The new LED lights at Roger Williams Field at Apopka High School were turned on this week as the sun was setting. The lights replaced the…
New Wekiva High principalThe Apopka Chief
Dr. Tamara Baker-Drayton (l) has been named the new principal of Wekiva High School. Read more on 1A.
Plans call for YMCA, apartments, storesThe Apopka Chief
With two interchanges along State Road 429 in Apopka, plans are well under way for growth off those exits of the limited access toll road, and…
Ava Boornazian wins top Wekiva High awardThe Apopka Chief
Ava Boornazian, senior at Wekiva High School, received the top award, Prepare For Greatness Senior Mustang Award, Read more on 8A.
Apopka Rotary hands out scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
Michael Franklin, (second from right), president of Apopka Rotary Club, presented scholarships to three local students. Shown are, Michael Flores, winner of the Legacy Scholarship; Nicholas…
Remembering a trip from 40 years agoThe Apopka Chief
Five men who took a work trip to Europe 40 years ago got back together in late May for a reunion. Read more on 10A.
Byrd certified by school board groupThe Apopka Chief
Melissa Byrd, who represents Apopka and Northwest Orange County on the Orange County School Board, has been award Certified Board Member (CBM) status by the Florida…
Apopka native retires after serving 41 years in U.S. ArmyThe Apopka Chief
Apopka native Chief Warrant Officer Five Thomas Bernard Elder, son of Johnny and Ella Elder of Apopka, has retired. Read more on 3A.
Apopka-area FFA students receive scholarships in virtual ceremonyThe Apopka Chief
This year’s recipient of the 1-2-3 Agricultural Scholarship is Christopher “C.J.” Nelson in the amount of $1,000. Read more on 6A.
Municipal parking lot rehabThe Apopka Chief
The city-owned parking lot on the north side of Fifth Street between Park Avenue and Central Avenue is being reconstructed through funding from the Community Redevelopment…