Alexis Rieli of Apopka High is seeking funds for an event in Scotland. Read about Alexis…
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AHS golfer raising funds for tourney in Scotland
Blue Darters down three straight foes
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team won two of three games in the Winter Park Rotary Tip-Off Classic. Read about the tournament…
Pop Warner cheer squads finish second, seventh in nation
The Apopka pee wee squad rocked the mat and placed seventh in the nation out of 15 teams and the varsity squad wowed the crowd and judges and took home second place…
Volleyball teams have very good seasons
The girls and boys volleyball teams at Apopka Memorial Middle School both made it to the sweet 16 round of the playoffs and the AMMS boys…
Apopka girls whip Dr. Phillips, now a perfect 7-0 on season
Although they got off to a slow start offensively, the Blue Darters never trailed the Panthers, scoring the first 10 points of the game. Read about…
Come celebrate Optical Eyeland’s Private Holiday Sales Event and use your Flex Dollars
Come celebrate Optical Eyeland’s end of the year Holiday Sales Event Open House on Wednesday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You’ll find great…
Fundraiser was held on Saturday, Dec. 7
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!
Apopka church dedicates playground to Guatemalan orphanage
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…
Happy 150th OCPS
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!
Forever Wishes event exceeded goal and reached $40,000 to buy toys for Toys for Tots
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,…
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…