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It was a successful night for Forever Wishes, Inc. at their fundraiser event held at The Tavern in Rock Springs Ridge. Stay informed, subscribe today!
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In a moving tribute last month, an Apopka church dedicated a playground in a pastor’s granddaughter’s memory to an orphanage in Guatemala. Since 2013, scores of…
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Lovell Elementary students and staff got together to celebrate Orange County Public School’s 150 years of service on Wednesday, December 11. Stay informed, subscribe today!
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It was a record breaking 2019 for Forever Wishes, Inc. with a very successful and fun night at the Tavern in Rock Springs Ridge on Saturday,…
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Many Apopka-area youth distinguished themselves as some of the most talented and skilled STEM students at the second annual Orange County Public Schools Super STEM Saturday. …
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As one of the largest holiday-themed parades in Orange County, the Apopka Christmas Parade will have between 20,000 and 25,000 attendees line the street to watch…
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The Apopka Blue Darters football team will play for the Class 8A state championship today, Friday, December 13, at Daytona Stadium in Daytona Beach. Kickoff is…
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Mayor Bryan Nelson (third from left) shows the 2019 Youth Employer of the Year award the city of Apopka received Wednesday, December 11, in Chicago at…
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The Apopka High School marching band will show off its new trailer today, Friday, December 13, at the Class 8A football state championship game in which…
Awarded Watson ScholarshipThe Apopka Chief
Ava Boornazian, a senior at Wekiva High School, has received the Watson Scholarship from Florida Southern College. It is among the most prestigious college merit scholarships…
‘American Pickers’ seeking unique antique heirloomsThe Apopka Chief
A television show is back in Central Florida, seeking individuals who own never-before-seen antique collections with fascinating stories behind them, for filming consideration this December. “American Pickers”…
Zellwood resident will celebrate 95th birthday Oct. 31The Apopka Chief
Zellwood resident Vasco Barrett will celebrate his 95th birthday on Halloween. He and his twin brother, Cody, were born on October 31 in Grady County, Ga.…
Apopkan writes book on father’s Holocaust trials and triumphsThe Apopka Chief
Much information published in the new book “The Journalist: A Holocaust Story” comes from another book written by Apopka resident Oxana Koval Lapchuk’s father, Valentyn Koval.…
New Miss Apopka wants people to focus on healthThe Apopka Chief
Amanda Kronhaus, the new Miss Apopka, is crowned by her predecessor, Madison Zavitz on Saturday, October 12. A page of pictures is on page 8D. Read…
John Land Gala fundraiser set for October 24The Apopka Chief
The guest speaker is Apopka native Eddie C. Brown, CFA, CIC. Brown is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Brown Capital Management, located in…
Orlando man arrested in shooting near school; another man soughtThe Apopka Chief
An Orlando man has been charged by Apopka police after an incident where occupants of two vehicles were shooting at each other near Apopka Elementary School.…
Wekiva High homecoming royaltyThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva High School crowned its homecoming queen and king Friday, October 11, at halftime of the football team’s game against Ocala Forest. Read more on the…
Apopka High School girls volleyball team celebrates its seniorsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darter girls volleyball team honored its seniors September 30 prior to a match against the Lake Brantley Patriots. Shown with their parents and…
A Community-Owned Energy Source that Fits Your Lifestyle? Genius.The Apopka Chief
Every October, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District joins the country in celebrating Public Natural Gas Week, an event dedicated to building awareness of the value of…