Wolf Lake Middle School held their Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 29. The Rotary Pancake Supper was held in conjunction with the festival. Students danced and…
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As the guest speaker at the annual John Land Gala, Eddie Brown highlighted three points of the “road map” in his talk: his roots, the three…
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More than 70 residents attended the Connect Apopka meeting, where they showed determination to solve long-standing community problems while tiring of “outsiders” who don’t reside in…
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Winn-Dixie ended an 11-week renovation of its Apopka supermarket Wednesday, October 30, with a ribbon cutting, and a check presentation to the Apopka Fire Department. Rea…
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Attorney Patrick Smith, a partner at The Law Offices of Joseph F. Pippen Jr. & Associates, is here to help individuals, families, and corporations plan and…
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Most parents think of tutoring only when their child is struggling, but supplemental education can greatly benefit any student – whether a child is behind in…
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Apopka Blue Darters defensive lineman Jalen Carter has been named as an Under Armour All-American and will participate in the Under Armour All-America Game that will…
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For a third consecutive season, Apopka was a part of the field for the Region 3A-1 championship meet that was held Tuesday, October 22. How did…
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Norell Pollard, a 2018 Wekiva High School graduate, is making his mark as a true freshman for the Virginia Tech football team. Here, Pollard sacks Miami…
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If the FHSAA postseason playoffs started today, the Wekiva Mustangs would be a solid qualifier as the fourth position in the RPI standings for Class 7A…
School teachers can get free books from the city and Goodwill IndustriesThe Apopka Chief
The gently used books donated through Goodwill’s Bookworks program will be available. Teachers can choose up to 50 books per classroom. Representatives from area preschools also…
Homecoming queenThe Apopka Chief
Cherrish Wright reacts as she is named homecoming queen for Apopka High School during a pep rally at the school. See more homecoming pictures on page…
Blue Darters versus Wekiva in girls volleyball district tournamentThe Apopka Chief
In the future, the improved play of the Wekiva Mustangs girls volleyball team when facing the Apopka Blue Darters for the third time during the season…
Blue Darters will host Oak Ridge in Metro Conference tiltThe Apopka Chief
Rick Darlington and Apopka Blue Darters will step out of district action to take on Metro Conference foe Oak Ridge. The Darters will host the Pioneers.…
Van fire causes school evacuationThe Apopka Chief
A service vehicle caught on fire behind Apopka High School reportedly caused by a pressure washer can that caught on fire.
Ministerial alliances move to hold gospel music festivalThe Apopka Chief
Two weeks after city commissioners didn’t go along with Mayor Joe Kilsheimer’s effort to have a city-funded gospel music festival in November, the City Council heard…
Wekiva golfers play in regional meetThe Apopka Chief
The score was not what Nick Guiliano or Spencer Hilton wanted and envisioned. But where the season ended for the two golfers was exactly what the…
Apopka Rotary Pancake SupperThe Apopka Chief
Apopkans (l-r) Bob Morrow, Dena Morrow, and Millie Haefely attended the annual Apopka Rotary Club’s Pancake Supper held Thursday, October 13, at Wekiva High School. The…
Matthew gives Apopka glancing blowThe Apopka Chief
One week after Hurricane Matthew hit Central Florida, Apopka is one of many communities recovering from the hurricane’s wrath. Although Hurricane Matthew did not do as…
Wekiva Mustangs, Apopka Blue Darters will face each other for 10th timeThe Apopka Chief
For the 10th time, the Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs will face each other on the football field on Thursday, October 13. With a 6-0…