For 14 years, Apopkan Elaine Cuzio built her collection of Christmas village buildings one piece at a time, one memory at a time. Through much effort,…
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Apopkan builds Christmas village with memorable pieces
A festive Christmas parade
Fran Carlton (l), grand marshal of the Apopka Christmas Parade, waves to the crowd as she rides with family members during the parade. Read more in…
City could face lawsuit over land use decision
Knowing the city could face a lawsuit no matter which way it votes, the Apopka City Council voted 4-1 to approve a future land use amendment that would…
Blue Darters finish second in state
The Apopka Blue Darters football team finished second in the state in Class 8A against Miami Christopher Columbus. Read more on how the team performed on…
Santa hearing the story
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson tells Santa Claus that the big guy needs to make sure that everyone has been nice, not naughty, just prior to a…
Apopka police spread cheer during Shop with a Cop
More than 100 youngsters get to spend $100 at Walmart on December 12. See photos on page 8A.
Christmas parade winners named at City Council meeting
The winners of the various awards from the Apopka Christmas Parade that was held Saturday, December 14, were recognized on Wednesday, December 18, at the Apopka…
Specks are bitin’ in area lakes, rivers but bass not so much
Hello Folks, If you are fishin’ for specks right now, you should have a blast catchin’ some fish. If you are fishin’ for bass, good luck.…
Baptiste Orthodontics will give you every reason to smile
Baptiste Orthodontics, located in the heart of Apopka, offers several affordable options for braces and aligners. In this day and age, people of all ages are…
Blue Darters will play for Class 8A state title
For the fifth time in program history, the Apopka Blue Darters football team will play for the large-school state championship today, Friday, December 13. For more…
Regional qualifierThe Apopka Chief
For the second season in a row, Wekiva High School girls golf team captain Ava Boornazian qualified for the Region 3A-1 tournament. Read a bit more…
Apopka girls making their own noise in bowling circlesThe Apopka Chief
Apopka has compiled and forged the best record since the FHSAA began sanctioning the sport in 2003. Read more about the season…
Apopka Middle soccer teams play well this seasonThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Memorial Middle School boys and girls soccer teams finished their respective seasons by defeating Piedmont Lakes and Meadowbrook middle school. More about the teams…
Blue Darters use strong defense to outlast district rival W. OrangeThe Apopka Chief
As it has all season, the Apopka defense allowed precious little rushing yardage and snuffed out any chances of a successful West Orange passing attack with…
Wekiva meets Ocala Forest for district matchupThe Apopka Chief
With the Ocala Forest Wildcats providing the opposition on Friday, October 11, the business at hand for the Wekiva Mustangs was breaking a two-contest losing streak. …
Specks are bitin’, bass not as muchThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and you are lookin’ forward to gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some fish. Kyle at Bitter’s…
HOA of the monthThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva Preserve Homeowners Association Board Members Jim Grumberg, Whitney Nance, and Matt Polidoro are shown with Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore. Every month, Commissioner…
UF/IFAS opportunities offered to local studentsThe Apopka Chief
Central Florida is home to Orlando and its world-renowned theme parks. One of the fastest-growing urban centers in the U.S., the city is a short drive…
Hosanna Bible School graduatesThe Apopka Chief
On October 5 at Kit Land Nelson Park, the Hosanna Bible School of Apopka awarded degrees to five students who completed eight college-level courses and received…
Rock Springs Elementary has visitorsThe Apopka Chief
Dewey Darter and Daisy Darter, along with the mascot crew from the Student Government Association of Apopka High School, greeted students at Rock Springs Elementary School…