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FastSigns of Apopka is top performing center
The center has been serving the area for more than 20 years and has been recognized year after year, both in the community and in the…
2020 Sertoma officers installed
Officers and directors for 2020 of Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka were installed on February 4. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
WHS culinary students at OCPS Hospitality Competition
More than 300 career and technical education students participated in the January 23 competition, held at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando. This year is WHS’s…
Springing forth water
A new fountain in the middle of a roundabout is operational now. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief. Stay current, subscribe today!
Nearly 1,000 homes affected by garbage pickup schedule changes
Residents of nearly 1,000 homes in Apopka will have the days their garbage and recycling carts are picked up changed from Monday/Thursday to Tuesday/Friday for garbage…
Property appraiser’s office begins using artificial intelligence
The Orange County Property Appraiser’s office is entering the new decade armed with artificial intelligence-based tools. Read more on 4A in this week’s Apopka Chief.
Rock Springs Elementary honors its bus drivers
The American School Bus Council (ASBC) selected Orange County Public Schools to launch its national Love the Bus campaign, and Rock Springs Elementary as the presentation’s…
Apopka High girls soccer falls in district tourney semifinal in 2OT
A 14-4 record was compiled by the Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team for the 2019-2020 season. Read more on 1C.
Mustangs outlast Darters in girls basketball contest
Defense has been the centerpiece of contrasting, but stories of success written by both teams this season. Learn more on 1C.
Girls basketball expected to be much improved at Apopka HighThe Apopka Chief
The recipe of speed, depth, and basketball IQ serving as the Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team’s primary means for attacking an opponent has arrived with…
Blue Darters topple Patriots in preseasonThe Apopka Chief
As coach Scott Williams watches (blue shirt), Apopka’s John Latimer II (3) and Camerin James guard Lake Brantley’s Julian Beltre (23) during Apopka’s preseason victory over…
Blue Darters will host Class 8A state semifinal gameThe Apopka Chief
For the eighth time in program history, the Apopka Blue Darters football team will play in a large-school state semifinal contest when they host the Steinbrenner…
Apopka shuts out SeminoleThe Apopka Chief
On the opening drive of the game, Seminole was driving. The Seminoles had moved to the Apopka 25-yard line in just five plays. How did…
Specks are still bitin’ but bass fishin’ has been very slowThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgivin’ and you got to eat lots of goodies, includin’ turkey and dressin’. The weather is gettin’ cooler…
Mustangs meet Patriots in preseasonThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team is entering the regular season in the best possible situation as the Mustangs tussled with the Lake Brantley Patriots on…
Blue Darters meet Lyman in preseason basketball gameThe Apopka Chief
Rodney Wenze was one of four Blue Darters in double figures, scoring 18 points November 21, in a preseason game played at Wekiva High School. How…
TCS students will place wreaths at Arlington CemeteryThe Apopka Chief
Four 10th grade students from Trinity Christian School will get to place wreaths at the Arlington National Cemetery, and the school is asking the community for…
Total Community Involvement project does tree trimming for local widowThe Apopka Chief
Men from the Apopka Seventh-day Adventist Church on Votaw Road undertook a major tree-trimming project at the home of Judith Weekley, a widow and resident of…
Couple celebrates 71st anniversary on Veteran’s DayThe Apopka Chief
Apopka residents David and Hazel Brigman, 91 and 90 respectively, celebrated Veterans Day in a very special way. Not only did David Brigman serve his country…