In their first three playoff victories, the Apopka Blue Darters spent the first half feeling things out before taking over the games in the third quarter. …
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Blue Darters jump on foe early en route to playoff
State title game set for December 13
For the first time, the state championship football game for Class 8A will take place two weeks after the state semifinal contests, meaning that the Apopka…
Over 51 trees were donated for the Festival of Trees
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 Church
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 set
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 center
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 Museum
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 on
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 semifinal
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 office
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…
Apopka Police Department gives free bike helmets to Lakeville Elementary studentsThe Apopka Chief
More than 60 Lakeville Elementary School students got a boost in their bicycle safety when they received free helmets from the Apopka Police Department. “Orange County…
John Land Gala speaker says he’s proud to call Apopka his hometownThe Apopka Chief
When Apopka native Eddie Brown received a phone call from the John Land Apopka Community Trust inviting him to be this year’s speaker at the trust’s…
Wekiva High celebrates homecomingThe Apopka Chief
A traditional homecoming week pancake breakfast was held for Wekiva High School’s seniors on Monday, October 7. Here, Wekiva Principal Michele Erickson (l) gets ready to…
City staff tells developer he must put up brick wallThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka’s Development Review Committee (DRC) turned down a request by the developer of a parcel in the southwestern part of Apopka to not…
Habitat homes dedicatedThe Apopka Chief
Four families reached a milestone in their lives when new homes were dedicated to them on a special day designated by the United Nations. “Many hands…
U.S. Rep. Val Demings speaks at WekivaThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva High School students listened to Congresswoman Val Demings speak about her journey from an impoverished childhood in Jacksonville to becoming Orlando’s first woman police chief…
Ribbon cutting held for rental companyThe Apopka Chief
Herc Rentals, an equipment rental company recently held a ribbon cutting at its site in the Plymouth area of Apopka, 2620 W. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka.…
Nelson’s Insurance Services welcomes new Commercial Account ManagerThe Apopka Chief
Nelson’s Insurance Services would like to welcome Michael Schmidt to their company. Michael is the new Commercial Account Manager and can write general liability, workers’ comp,…
Baptiste Orthodontics believes you deserve a happy, healthy smileThe Apopka Chief
Improving your smile and the alignment of your teeth begins by visiting a certified orthodontist. Summertime is a fantastic time to schedule a consultation and take…
For over 20 years, Sheeler Auto Repair has been keeping families safe on the roadThe Apopka Chief
With autumn here, you’ll begin to have shorter days, cooler temperatures, and will probably experience more travel time on the road with the holiday season fast…