For years, the annual Holiday Bazaar Cafe and Gift Boutique at the Church of the Holy Spirit has been one of the more popular fall bazaars…
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Recently, Apopka High School educators Katherine Sanchez and Mike MacWithey were awarded Duke Energy grants by the Foundation for OCPS for $8,000. These grants were for…
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Two of the five inductees into the 2020 Orange County Public Schools Hall of Fame have ties to Apopka. Kenard Lang and Gabriel Preisser will be…
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The city of Apopka finished Phase 1A of the Welch Road/Rock Springs Road intersection upgrade project, and city officials say there is noted improvement in the…
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Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam, who has been at the helm of the fire department since August 30, has made recent changes. Find out what he…
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Apopka City Commissioner Doug Bankson announced this week that he will seek a second four-year term to the Apopka City Council. Find out what his new…
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The municipal parking lot located on the north side of Fifth Street between Park Avenue and Central Avenue is scheduled to be done . Find out…
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The Apopka Police Department this week presented a check to Barb Bergin, (second from right), executive director of CrimeLine. Making the presentation were, (l-r), APD Captain…
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Apopka High School Student Government Association officer Miranda Rodriguez recited the pledge of allegiance and read a this-day-in-American-history fact at the City Council meeting. Here, Miranda…
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Over the years, Optical Eyeland has partnered with many organizations to help those in need. They’ve helped Health Care Center for the Homeless to supply frames…
Wekiva, East River Falcons will meet in Metro contestThe Apopka Chief
Kickoff is scheduled today, Friday, September 13, for 7 p.m.. Located just south of Colonial Drive in east Orlando, East River will host.
Blue Darters down Mustangs by six strokes in boys golf matchThe Apopka Chief
The latest installment between the Wekiva Mustangs and Apopka Blue Darters on the golf course took place Thursday, September 5.
Mustangs whip Olympia with strong second halfThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs once again shifted the transmission into the most powerful gear and produced a performance of overwhelming straightforward force during the second half when…
Darters will face Ocoee in district game after having played just onceThe Apopka Chief
Since this iteration of Ocoee High School opened in 2005, the 1-0 Apopka Blue Darters and Knights have played 12 times with Apopka not only winning…
Apopkan shines in college soccer programThe Apopka Chief
Covenant College men’s soccer senior goalkeeper Paul Lemay of Apopka was named USA South Defensive Player of the Week. Read more about Paul.
Awareness fundraiser for rare disease will be held Sept. 28The Apopka Chief
An Apopka mother of two sons is organizing a walk-and-roll event to raise research funds and awareness for two rare disorders that affect the brain, skull,…
Church will host Recovery at the Hope ConferenceThe Apopka Chief
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Apopka will host the Recovery at the Hope Conference Saturday, October 12, from 8 a.m. to noon. The church is…
Conditioning hikeThe Apopka Chief
U.S. Marines Cpl. Donna Garcia, a native of Apopka, and Cpl. Dominique Walker, company clerks with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, hydrate while on…
Remembering 9/11The Apopka Chief
The City of Apopka recently installed lights for City Hall as a way to show their support for community causes and help raise awareness. They were…
Apopkan sworn in at Merchant Marine AcademyThe Apopka Chief
Kristofer Stefan Edstrom and fellow officers are sworn in to the U. S. Naval Reserve at the United State Merchant Marine Academy. Find out what degrees…