The Blue Darters are now 5-2 in coach Bobby Brewer’s first season at the helm. Read more on 1C.
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Blue Darters topple South Lake, downed by Olympia
Boaters should keep an eye out for manatee movement
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding boaters and personal watercraft operators to slow down and keep a keen eye out for manatees…
Dr. Stephen Nelson, DMD, MSD of Baptiste Orthodontics explains Bruxism
Do you suffer from constant headaches? Hissing, buzzing or ringing in the ears? Teeth clenching and grinding at night? Neck pain, pain behind the eyes? Do…
Stop in and see why Tuffy Auto Service Centers was voted Apopka’s #1 Auto Service Center
Tuffy Auto Service Centers, has been voted the #1 Auto Repair Center in the Best of Apopka since 2010 for a reason. Since 1970, Tuffy Auto…
AHS Students at Orange County Youth Leadership Conference
Several students from Apopka High School participated in the annual Orange County Youth Leadership Conference held Friday, March 6, at Valencia College West Campus. Read more…
AHS seniors awarded scholarships at Central Florida Fair
Apopka High School seniors Rachel Simmons and Alyssa Terry were among the three students who were awarded scholarships of $2,500 each for their steer exhibitions at…
Helen Zelznak celebrates 100th birthday with proclamation from Mayor
Living 100 years is no small feat, especially for Helen Zelznak, who as a member of the Greatest Generation, was employed in a Pennsylvania ammunition factory…
GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club winners
GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club members were among the first-place finishers in the GFWC District 7 art and craft competition. Read more on page 1B.
Filmores will be honored
An evening to honor Pastor Freddie Filmore Sr. and First Lady Minister Carroll Filmore, founders of Freedom Ministries of Apopka, will be held Sunday, March 15.…
Patio clean-up for seasonal entertaining
The spring season is the time to refresh the patio by cleaning and updating furniture. Read on page 5B how to spruce up this space.
City changing use of property on lakeThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Planning Commission separately recommended approval for a future land use amendment and zoning change of an estimated 4.32 acres of land that’s currently part…
New traffic signals now fully functionalThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka paid for the $3.7-million road and traffic signal work that was approved by the Florida Department of Transportation because both U.S. 441…
Dr. Dada OD/BS from Essential Eyecare & Optical addresses how important eyecare is to your overall healthThe Apopka Chief
Eyes are important indicators of overall health, and comprehensive eye care goes beyond a prescription for glasses or contact lenses. At Essential Eyecare & Optical, they take…
Start your year off right with a happy, healthy smileThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Dental Art is a complete family dentistry practice. The staff is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you should expect and…
Apopka girls win two of three in basketball tourneyThe Apopka Chief
With the Florida Prospects Holiday Classic now in the rearview mirror, Apopka Blue Darters’ play has evolved. Find out how on 6C.
Apopka now 11-4 after wins over Evans, EdgewaterThe Apopka Chief
After falling twice in two games in an event played just after Christmas in Broward County, the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team bounced back. Find…
Darters win district duals championshipThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters wrestling team won the District 3A-3 duals championship held Wednesday, January 8. Find a summary on 1C.
MVP of all-star gameThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters defensive lineman Jalen Carter was named the most valuable player of the Under Armour All-American game. See a summary on 1C.
Lakes, rivers are in good shape after last summer’s rainsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great New Year and you are lookin’ forward to another great year of fishin’. We had a lot of rain last…
Wekiva girls team wins tournament over holidaysThe Apopka Chief
The Florida Prospects Holiday Classic couldn’t have come at a better time for the Wekiva Mustangs. Read more about the tournament on 1C.