A former state legislator, who had worked to secure funding for a recreational center in Apopka, is the grand marshal at this year’s Apopka Christmas Parade.…
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City commissioner leads effort for satellite campus of FAMU
City Commissioner Alexander Smith is spearheading an effort to bring a satellite campus of Florida A&M University to Apopka. Find out if plans are being made…
Chamber hears from top law officers
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley and Orange County Sheriff John Mina discussed how their departments tackle many social issues. Read about what issues they discussed at…
Open house held at renovated medical office building
During an open house event, the community met physicians and toured the freshly renovated Advent-Health Apopka Medical Plaza. Find out what facilities and services the medical…
Wekiva boys basketball plays preseason game with Lyman
Wekiva hosted the two-day, four-contest event that was also held on Thursday, November 21, past press time. Read about the contest.
Cooler weather makes it more pleasant while we are fishin’
Hello Folks, Well, we got some cooler weather this week and more cooler weather is on the way soon. I don’t know about you, but I’m…
This season let your pet vacation at a true Pet Resort – Pet Care Center of Apopka
Pet Care Center of Apopka features Central Florida Vet’s premier pet resort, providing dog and cat boarding. This location is a full-service veterinary hospital and has…
Darters overcome rain, penalties, turnovers in playoffs
It was a first-round playoff game with lots of rain that produced plenty of issues on both sides, including turnovers, kicking-game mistakes, and penalties … …
Mustangs play in first playoff game
A number of times during the 2019 season, the Wekiva Mustangs were carried to victory by the defense.. How did they do. Page 1C.
AHS bowling competes at state
A primed and poised Apopka Blue Darter team looking to achieve the last step of the goal which was the driving force for an entire calendar…
Wekiva High School’s Debate Team attends the Great DebateThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Debate Team attended the Great Debate at Rollins College on Wednesday, September 25th. Pictured left, members of the Wekiva Debate team are shown with…
Walk and Roll for a Cure will benefit rare diseasesThe Apopka Chief
The ASAP Central Florida Walk and Roll for a Cure is scheduled. Find out details about this fundraising event on page 4B.
The early beginning of Apopka, ‘The Big Potato’The Apopka Chief
The following article is from Tales of the Big Potato as written by Jack Christmas, a local author who wrote a weekly article in the Apopka…
AHS homecoming dress-up daysThe Apopka Chief
Dress-up days were varied at Apopka High School this week as the students and faculty celebrated homecoming. In the picture above, Student Government Association sponsor Paul…
Community meetings will help OCPS plan school start timesThe Apopka Chief
Between now and October 30, there will be community meetings at different Orange County schools to share and receive feedback on the proposed changes to Orange…
Classic Car Show benefited the Debbie Turner Cancer Care Center and Southeastern Guide DogsThe Apopka Chief
One of the benefits of the Church of the Holy Spirit’s annual Classic Car Show is to be able to raise money for deserving non-profit organizations.…
More options added at AdventHealth ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Three AdventHealth administrators delivered the State of the Hospital presentation on Wednesday, September 25, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW building. Read more about how AdventHealth plans to make healthcare…
AHS powder puff gameThe Apopka Chief
Male cheerleaders were among the many sights Tuesday, September 24, at the annual powder puff football game played at Apopka High School’s Roger Williams Field. Homecoming…
Apopka’s growth focus of Oct. 3 State of City addressThe Apopka Chief
In general, a State of the City highlights turning points from this year and will illustrate to the public what the city plans to accomplish over…
Building expected to be completed by ChristmasThe Apopka Chief
Alonzo Williams Park, with a new community center under construction among its updated features, may have a grand opening before Christmas this year, city administrator Edward Bass told the Apopka…