Quality field goal attempts were not as easy and transition opportunities were not as many as has been at the beginning of contests. Read more on…
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Camerin James and the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team played Thursday, February 20, at Timber Creek High School in a regional quarterfinal playoff game past…
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Three Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestlers placed in the state championship wrestling meet held Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, at Dr. Phillips High School…
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Apopka played well enough in the first half to bolt to an 18-3 lead after the first quarter and continued the strong defense throughout the second…
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Jesi Mora prepares to slap the ball for a double to open the 2020 regular season for the Apopka Blue Darters softball team. Read more on…
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Although the final score might indicate otherwise, the Blue Darters didn’t get the bats going until the fourth inning. Read more on page 6C.
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Wekiva ended the regular season by winning 12 of the last 14 contests. And the District 6A-4 championship tournament was added to the resume. Read more…
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The Orange County School Board recognized February 7 as the district’s School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in the district. Many local crossing guards and their coordinators…
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Did you know that you can apply online for Medicare, even if you are not ready to retire? We can help you make an informed decision…
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On Friday, February 14, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School administrators and staff held a special remembrance for the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting…
Memorial Day is always a special timeThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I’m in my office writing my column on Memorial Day. This is a day we remember our fallen heroes throughout the years. I want to personally say…
Wheatley school fair promotes summer-long learningThe Apopka Chief
Wheatley Panther Academy hosted a Thursday, May 24, community fair, where guests learned about resources and activities to continue learning throughout the summer. The event took place…
Elks invite vets for dinnerThe Apopka Chief
The first Friday of each month, members of the Apopka Elks Lodge 2422 invite disabled veterans from the Lake Nona VA Hospital to come for dinner.…
AHS elects student leadersThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School has elected new Student Government Association (SGA) officers and leadership for 2018-2019. Shown in the back row, (l to r), are treasurer Karen…
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
It took two years of planning, but a one-of-a-kind tribute to fallen veterans is finally coming to Apopka. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will make its…
Retired city commissioner Billie Dean serves community in many waysThe Apopka Chief
Although Billie Dean had been City Council commissioner for 24 years, from 1994 until April of this year, the first time he ran for a seat…
Water district preparing lands for hurricane seasonThe Apopka Chief
With subtropical storm Alberto having already swept through the Florida panhandle and hurricane season arriving today, Friday, June 1, the St. Johns River Water Management District…
A.O.K. Tire Mart is prepared to make sure you are ready for your family tripThe Apopka Chief
Spring has arrived, and the team at A.O.K. Tire Mart wants to make sure your family trip is a safe one. Make sure your vehicle is…
Prayers for rain have not gone unanswered in our areaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, If you have been waitin’ for the rain to come, well, don’t wait any longer, it’s here and doin’ well. Our lakes need the rain to…
Mustangs flex new muscles during flag football seasonThe Apopka Chief
When the 2018 flag football season began, the Wekiva Mustangs were flexing muscles never before possessed.