Next Weekend the Rock Springs Cardboard Canoe Regatta at Kelly Park Springs is back. On Saturday, January 18, 16 teams of five will start building their…
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Sink or swim: The Rock Springs Regatta at Kelly Park
Woodmen Life Apopka donates
In December, Woodmen Life Apopka Chapter 825 donated student holiday boxes to the Christian ministry Loaves & Fishes for distribution.
Critters found on the Apopka Wildlife Drive
These photographs were taken a few years ago by John Perry at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive located at 2803 Lust Road, Apopka. The Lake Apopka…
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
The community rang in 2025 with its own New Year’s Eve Ball Drop on December 31, 2024, at Hurricane Grill and Wings Apopka on Semoran Boulevard.
Historical society celebrates county’s 200th year
The Apopka Historical Society was honored to participate in the 200th year of Orange County Celebration and Two Centuries of Progress! alongside Mayor of Orange County Jerry L. Demings…
Closed until further notice
Conrad Road, between Lust Road and the Lake Apopka Loop Trail, will be closed until further notice for contract work. The Loop Trail and Lust Road…
Colder weather may bode well for bass fishing
Hello Folks, Happy New Year folks!! I hope and pray you had a Happy New Year and you are lookin’ forward to this upcomin’ new year.…
APK boys basketball remains undefeated at Get Down Showcase
Last weekend, while sugar plums and gumdrops were still on most people’s minds, it was game time for the Apopka Blue Darter boys basketball squad.
Johnson and Angervil Make All-Showcase Teams!
During the Florida Get Down New Year’s Showcase, the Apopka Blue Darters had a fantastic showing defeating both of their opponents with a combined score of…
A year in review, looking ahead
2025 is upon us and a new year means a new chapter for Apopka High School sports. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up in…
Sawyer Brown cancels performanceThe Apopka Chief
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
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…
St. Paul AME Church hosts Voter Education ForumThe Apopka Chief
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
On Friday, September 27, Kelly Park School amped up learning with the annual Rock Your School pep rally and innovative classroom lessons.
Xtreme Bass Series held tournament on Harris Chain after Hurricane HeleneThe Apopka Chief
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
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
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
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
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…
At Katrina M. Schroeder, DMD’s office, your smile is their top priorityThe Apopka Chief
Dr. Katrina Schroeder wants to ensure that every patient has a positive experience during every visit. Their office is bright, clean, and relaxing. There is no…