Apopka High girls basketball coach Brittany Hardy began the season with confidence that the Blue Darters would be competitive in every contest, but Apopka was far…
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The coronavirus pandemic has shut down many entities including school campuses, brick-and-mortar businesses, and governmental offices. Of course, non-profits organizations have not been spared this fate. Turn to page 1A to read…
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Hello Folks, I just wanted to start out and say to our folks on the front lines that we are prayin’ for all of you and…
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Florida’s number of COVID-19 cases is predicted to peak between the end of April and beginning of May. Get further details on page 1A of this…
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First United Methodist Church of Apopka has ceased Sunday services and has been offering hands-free drive-through church. Read more on page 9A.
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About the same time that Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday, April 1, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update of all…
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Nearly 17,000 children across Orange County visited one of the 50 sites where grab-and-go meals were being handed out Monday, March 23, by Orange County Public…
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Social distancing made well known as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven society apart, but technology continues to bond people, especially among churches.
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To show solidarity with the community during the coronavirus pandemic, staff and faculty of Wolf Lake Elementary School held a caravan parade on Wednesday, March 25, to drive…
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Although city of Apopka officials have estimated that the coronavirus pandemic will ultimately cost the city about $2 million in sales tax revenue from the state…
Blue Darters down Lake Nona, but fall to Evans in district gameThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters struggled on the defensive end in the first half and then on the offensive end in the second half, Find out how the…
There are several ways to get your Social Security benefit statementThe Apopka Chief
Tax season is approaching, and we have made replacing your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S,…
Renovated H.L. Dericho Education Wing DedicatedThe Apopka Chief
On Friday, January 24, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a dedication and ribbon cutting for the new H. L.…
Discussing prioritiesThe Apopka Chief
ARABIAN SEA-Damage Controlman 3rd Class Cory Warmath, from Atlanta, right, and Aviation Electronics Technician Chief Stephen Huston, from Apopka, discuss the priority of casualties during a…
One million digital books were checked out of OCLS in 2019The Apopka Chief
Orange County Library System achieved a record-breaking one-million digital book checkout in 2019 through one of its digital reading platforms, illustrating “the relevance of libraries in…
New Rotary Club membersThe Apopka Chief
The Rotary Club of Apopka inducted two new members at its meeting on Thursday, January 23. Shown are, (l-r), Christine Horvay, who sponsored Chris Wester; District…
Apopkans seek sponsorship for planned trip to Northern IrelandThe Apopka Chief
A group of Apopka residents is planning a trip to Northern Ireland in July 2020, and those going are looking for sponsorship. The trip to Northern…
Lake Apopka expected to benefit from phosphorus-removal programThe Apopka Chief
Officials from the St. Johns River Water Management District introduced a new phosphorus-removal project that will be utilized on Lake Apopka. Get the full story on…
Doris Huggins: ‘The Giving Teacher’The Apopka Chief
Editor’s note: The following was written by Apopkan Phyllis Page about her sister, Doris Huggins, and the health issues that Doris, who recently died, had in…
Apopka’s first brewery hopes to open by St. Pat’s DayThe Apopka Chief
Three Odd Guys Brewing aims to get customers to try different beers, beers they otherwise may not think about tasting. Read more on page 7A.