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The Apopka Chief
December 13, 2024
The Apopka Pop Warner Mighty Mites secured first place at the 2024 Pop Warner Nation Cheer and Dance Championships. 
The Apopka Chief
December 13, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, sustainability will continue to be a major point of emphasis when it comes to shaping the future of energy in…
The Apopka Chief
December 13, 2024
The Dickens Carolers—who’ve been inspiring Central Florida audiences for the past 30 plus years with their performances of the music of Christmas — will present a…
The Apopka Chief
December 13, 2024
Back in the 80s, Richard and Shirley Risser owned Windy Acres Ranch and wanted to have a Christmas barn barbecue for the people that boarded horses…
The Apopka Chief
December 13, 2024
The city conducted a public input meeting for the proposed improvements on the northern portion of Ocoee Apopka Road, a project that would improve the safety…
The Apopka Chief
December 13, 2024
The city hosted its Apopka Tree Lighting on Friday, December 6, at Kit Land Nelson Park as the community came together to celebrate the holiday season.
The Apopka Chief
December 13, 2024
The Apopka Fire Department and Apopka Police Department, in partnership with Re-Imagine Communities, hosted the Apopka Reading Heroes Scholastic Book Fair on December 7, at Apopka…
The Apopka Chief
December 13, 2024
The Wekiva Mustangs girl’s basketball team hosted the Bishop Moore Hornets on Wednesday, December 11.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 13, 2024
Hello Folks, Just when the weather got real nice, we have another cold front comin’ to town. We got rain this week and the temperature has really…
The Apopka Chief
December 13, 2024
Last week the Apopka Blue Darter boy’s basketball team went 1-2 beating West Orange 56-42 and falling to Evans (58-40) and Lake Mary (47-44).
Doctor co-authors book aimed at transforming lives and beyondThe Apopka Chief
October 4, 2024
Dr. Omayra Mansfield is the co-author of “The Trust Transformation,” an evidence-based training program developed at AdventHealth during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read…
Sawyer Brown cancels performanceThe Apopka Chief
October 4, 2024
Sawyer Brown has made the decision to cancel the Apopka Proud Concert due to health concerns. John Anderson, will be the headliner with opening act, Dallas…
Hispanic heritage celebratedThe Apopka Chief
October 4, 2024
The third annual Apopka Hispanic Heritage Celebration marked Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, September 28, at Kit Land Nelson Park. The Orlando-based Raymi Dance School performs…
Bobby Scott, chair of the St. Paul AME Social Action Committee, reminded attendees of the power of voting.
St. Paul AME Church hosts Voter Education ForumThe Apopka Chief
October 4, 2024
By Kennedy Jackson Special to the Chief The St. Paul AME Church Social Action Committee, under Senior Pastor Gerard Moss, Sr., held a Voter Education Forum…
Rock Your School at Kelly ParkThe Apopka Chief
October 4, 2024
On Friday, September 27, Kelly Park School amped up learning with the annual Rock Your School pep rally and innovative classroom lessons.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Xtreme Bass Series held tournament on Harris Chain after Hurricane HeleneThe Apopka Chief
October 4, 2024
Hello Folks, I’m back from vacation and I’m glad to be back. I got back just in time for Hurricane Helene. I hope and pray everyone…
Blue Darters fall to .500 on the season after loss at West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
October 4, 2024
In what started as a game of great expectations slowly slipped out of Apopka’s grasp in last week’s loss to West Orange. The Warriors scored 22…
Wekiva couldn’t keep up with the Lions in lossThe Apopka Chief
October 4, 2024
The Oviedo Lions scored early and often against the Wekiva Mustangs en route to a convincing 52-27 victory. The contest was the opener for District 6A-4…
Bye week for Apopka means more time for practice preparing for CocoaThe Apopka Chief
October 4, 2024
Next Thursday, October 10, the Apopka Blue Darters host the Cocoa High School Tigers. The Tigers will be the Blue Darters highest rated opponent so far…
Transportation needs to be studiedThe Apopka Chief
October 3, 2024
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2 Do I need to tell you that northwest Orange County is and will be facing significant transportation mobility challenges in…