Residents of nearly 1,000 homes in Apopka will have the days their garbage and recycling carts are picked up changed. Get full details on page 8A…
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Garbage, recycling pickup days to change for about 1,000 Apopka homeowners
Student-athletes sign to play sports in college
Fourteen Apopka High School student-athletes signed papers Wednesday, February 5, to play their respective sports in college. Find out who the students are on 1C.
Changin’ weather has slowed speck fishin’ in our area
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and lookin’ forward to doin’ some fishin’ either this week or over the weekend. The speck…
What’s Your Role in Building a Sustainable Future?
Submitted by Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Good thing you have the right to choose. As environmental sustainability has become a topic of discussion nationwide, the…
Russell Automotive, Inc. is a family business, providing expert auto care for over 39 years
The auto repair industry is massive with hundreds of companies competing for car owners’ attention. With so many options, offers and advertised specials, it can be…
Brewer loves being Apopka Blue Darters baseball coach
It’s been a bit of a winding road to get here, but when the Apopka Blue Darters baseball preseason games are played next week, the program…
Blue Darters vs Wekiva Mustangs
The Apopka Blue Darters entered the contest against the Wekiva Mustangs with a 16-7 record and holding sixth in the FHSAA ratings (points) system.
Wekiva girls easily win first district game
The Wekiva Mustangs continue to master the art of play reaching the peak when the postseason starts in the form of victory after victory under coach…
Blue Darters play Oak Ridge, will host District 7A-3 tournament
A hot-shooting Oak Ridge Pioneers boys basketball team hit its first five three-point shots, bolting out to a 13-2 lead over the Apopka Blue Darters. Read…
Apopka girls off to great postseason start
The Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team began the postseason exactly as expected. Find out how on 1C.
Over 51 trees were donated for the Festival of TreesThe Apopka Chief
Victory Martial Arts’ tree gets a kick out of this year’s Festival of Trees, and instead of a tree skirt, AOK Tire Mart uses a tire…
Columbine survivor will speak at Victory ChurchThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Christian Academy is inviting the community to hear guest speaker Craig Scott, a 1999 Columbine High School survivor of the shooting and attempted bombing that…
Cricket County Colorado Christmas drama is setThe Apopka Chief
The Zellwood Players drama team will perform the annual Christmas drama “Cricket County Colorado Christmas,” described as “a comedy with the true meaning of Christmas” by…
AFD, APD raise funds for cancer centerThe Apopka Chief
For several months, the Apopka Fire Department (AFD) and the Apopka Police Department (APD) sold breast cancer awareness t-shirts on behalf of the Debbie Turner Cancer…
Festival of Trees was kicked off at MuseumThe Apopka Chief
Local businesses and organizations donated 51 trees, 21 wreaths and multiple gift baskets for a silent auction at the annual Festival of Trees, with all proceeds…
City’s scoreboard lawsuit is voted onThe Apopka Chief
The city sued Major Display of Franklin, N.C., in federal court on October 11. Find out what allegation the city had against the scoreboard company. See…
Darters play at semifinalThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters varsity football team captains, Anthony Fieldings (11), Jamarie Jackson (13), Lawrence Martinez (43), and Jaquan Lowman (1) walk with a game official to…
County commissioner gives talk about goals for her time in officeThe Apopka Chief
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore outlined her goals and accomplishments in office at the Morning Mingle Breakfast and Learn held by the Apopka Area…
Retired AHS principal rooting on Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
Even though he’s traveling in Egypt, retired former Apopka High School Principal John Edwards is showing his support for the Apopka Blue Darters football team in…
Family owned and operated, Sheeler Auto Repair provides honest and affordable repair servicesThe Apopka Chief
Since 1998, Sheeler Auto Repair has been helping their customers maintain and repair their automobiles and fleet vehicles. They’re a full-service automotive repair facility providing repairs…