Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation, Inc. and with the support of the city of Apopka, the Fall Family Festival serves as a strong…
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Grace Gospel Church, located at the northwest corner of Sixth Street and Alabama Avenue, is moving through the city of Apopka process to build a new…
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As a joint venture between the city of Apopka and the Orange Audubon Society, the birding park will have several amenities. Read more on page 7A.
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William A. Lovell has always been considered one of Apopka’s earliest pioneers. Read his story in this week’s Golden Chief on page 8A.
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While participating in a summer research project in Thailand in 2018, a University of Florida graduate student discovered a rarely diagnosed and often fatal infection, known…
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Traveling acoustic duo KitchenKillaz visited Chuck’s Wagon Home Cooking, featuring the restaurant on its social media live stream. Read more on page 10A.
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For the second season in a row, Wekiva High School girls golf team captain Ava Boornazian qualified for the Region 3A-1 tournament. Read a bit more…
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Apopka has compiled and forged the best record since the FHSAA began sanctioning the sport in 2003. Read more about the season…
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The Apopka Memorial Middle School boys and girls soccer teams finished their respective seasons by defeating Piedmont Lakes and Meadowbrook middle school. More about the teams…
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As it has all season, the Apopka defense allowed precious little rushing yardage and snuffed out any chances of a successful West Orange passing attack with…
Darters versus Mustangs in girls volleyballThe Apopka Chief
When the Wekiva Mustangs girls volleyball team faced the Apopka Blue Darters, how the second-to-last point was scored summed up the match.
Blue Darters face longtime rival West Orange in Dist. 8A-4 contestThe Apopka Chief
“As far as when they’re on offense, we’ll defend their formations and their plays. If they do something new, we’ll have to read our keys and…
Gator talkThe Apopka Chief
A representative of the University of Florida spoke to Wekiva High School students about the university.
Yothers Road will be closed for several months for Wekiva Parkway workThe Apopka Chief
Crews are scheduled to close Yothers Road west of Plymouth-Sorrento Road for several months beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 28. The road closing is part…
Wekiva Mustangs play Evans in girls volleyball matchThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva’s Dasia Fisher keeps her eye on the ball as she returns a shot. See more photos on page 8C.
Apopka volleyball versus West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
With an overall record of 10-6, the Apopka Blue Darters girls volleyball team heads into the last third of the 2016 regular season. “We played well at…
Blue Darters meet Mustangs for a swimThe Apopka Chief
The latest installment of the geographically based rivalry between the Apopka community’s two high schools, what the programs refer to as “the duel in the pool,” …
Apopkan lands college soccer honorThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s Rachel Lemay, a Covenant College sophomore, was named the USA South Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
Mustangs continue a tough schedule with homecoming vs Winter ParkThe Apopka Chief
“We played well for the majority of the contest, especially the defense,” Mustangs coach Rich Bedesem said after the contest.
Wekiva High School names its top teacher, support personThe Apopka Chief
When Wekiva High School teachers and staff voted this year for Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year, they looked to one single…