With the Ocala Forest Wildcats providing the opposition on Friday, October 11, the business at hand for the Wekiva Mustangs was breaking a two-contest losing streak. …
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and you are lookin’ forward to gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some fish. Kyle at Bitter’s…
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Wekiva Preserve Homeowners Association Board Members Jim Grumberg, Whitney Nance, and Matt Polidoro are shown with Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore. Every month, Commissioner…
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Central Florida is home to Orlando and its world-renowned theme parks. One of the fastest-growing urban centers in the U.S., the city is a short drive…
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On October 5 at Kit Land Nelson Park, the Hosanna Bible School of Apopka awarded degrees to five students who completed eight college-level courses and received…
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Dewey Darter and Daisy Darter, along with the mascot crew from the Student Government Association of Apopka High School, greeted students at Rock Springs Elementary School…
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Ava Boornazian, a senior at Wekiva High School, has received the Watson Scholarship from Florida Southern College. It is among the most prestigious college merit scholarships…
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A television show is back in Central Florida, seeking individuals who own never-before-seen antique collections with fascinating stories behind them, for filming consideration this December. “American Pickers”…
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Zellwood resident Vasco Barrett will celebrate his 95th birthday on Halloween. He and his twin brother, Cody, were born on October 31 in Grady County, Ga.…
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Much information published in the new book “The Journalist: A Holocaust Story” comes from another book written by Apopka resident Oxana Koval Lapchuk’s father, Valentyn Koval.…
Wekiva High School homecoming celebrates school’s 10 yearsThe Apopka Chief
The following is from Wekiva High School as they celebrate homecoming in this, the school's 10th year. Mustang fans: In case you haven't heard, we've got…
Seniors club marks 40-plus years with Founder’s Day celebrationThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Progressive Seniors Club held its annual Founder’s Day celebration, a program that was filled with singing, prayer and Scripture reading, presentation of certificates of…
Farmworker leaves legacy of workers’ rights activism in communityThe Apopka Chief
The world lost a strong warrior in the struggle for social and environmental justice. Geraldean Matthew transitioned peacefully from this world to the next, leaving behind a…
Defense name of game for MustangsThe Apopka Chief
Both the Wekiva Mustangs and the University Cougars began the contest played Friday, September 9, flat and uninspired. The difference though was Wekiva could rely on…
Apopka designated as a city loaded with family-friendly funThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka has been recognized with a 2016 Playful City USA designation from KaBOOM!
First budget vote passed 3-2 by City CouncilThe Apopka Chief
A divided City Council narrowly approved the first of two necessary votes on both the property tax rate and the city budget for the upcoming fiscal…
Darters, Mustangs have volleyball matchThe Apopka Chief
Lauren Sabiston of the Apopka Blue Darters girls volleyball team sets the ball for teammate Alexa Barral. Find out which team won on page 9A.
Apopka Little League will soon begin Challenger Division for local childrenThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Little League will soon begin offering a Challenger Division, which provides opportunities for boys and girls with physical as well as developmental challenges to enjoy…
Divided City Council gives first of two approvals to property tax rate, budgetThe Apopka Chief
A divided City Council narrowly approved the first of two necessary votes on both the property tax rate and the city budget for the upcoming fiscal…