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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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The Blue Darters will play in the District 7A-3 tournament next week, likely as the No. 2 seed, which would earn the Blue Darters a first-round…
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Battling their neighbors to the south in west Orange County, the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team split the games. Read more on 1C.
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At 19-2, coach Brittany Hardy’s expectations of the skill-set translating to winning outcomes have been met without reservation since the beginning of the season. See more…
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Muirfield Estate is designated the Greater Apopka Area HOA of the Month by Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore. Read more on what they accomplished…
Darters topple former coach with 7-0 victoryThe Apopka Chief
Facing their old coach, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team overcame the emotions of the contest and came out with a 7-0 victory over the Windermere Wolverines on Thursday, April 12, at J.…
Mustangs looking to build on last year’s state semifinal appearanceThe Apopka Chief
Only three other members of Class 8A can take to the field when spring practice begins Monday, April 23, with the same assertion as the Wekiva Mustangs – state semifinalists. What…
Local legislators give update on legislative sessionThe Apopka Chief
Three legislators discussed the bills they worked on during the 2018 Florida Legislative Session and answered constituents’ questions at the Thursday, April 12, Post Session Town…
Final City Council meeting for Kilsheimer, Dean, Velazquez is emotionalThe Apopka Chief
With the Wednesday, April 18, Apopka City Council meeting being the final one for Mayor Joe Kilsheimer and commissioners Diane Velazquez and Billie Dean, every member…
New mayor and two commissioners bring changes to Apopka City CouncilThe Apopka Chief
Mayor-elect Bryan Nelson, along with two newly elected city commissioners – Alexander Smith and Alice Nolan – will be sworn-in Tuesday, April 24, in a noon ceremony…
Barricaded man gives up to policeThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka man, Raul Rivas, 37, kept Apopka police at bay for several hours on Wednesday, April 18, until about 2:30 p.m. Find out what happened…
Serving our country.The Apopka Chief
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joseph Brice, from Apopka, begins the thawing process on a unit of frozen blood before beginning the deglyceration process in the medical…
Darters take command of district against OlympiaThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters eventually were able to manufacture a pair of runs, taking advantage of an Olympia fielding mishap to score the first run, then stealing…
Houvouras wins 200th as Apopka High’s only flag football coachThe Apopka Chief
Matt Houvouras recorded his 200th victory as Apopka flag football coach.
College signeeThe Apopka Chief
Orangewood Christian School basketball player Christian St. Germain of Apopka (c) is shown with his parents, Melinda and Patrick St. Germain on Wednesday, April 11, after…