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Local Apopka attorney Patrick Smith offers estate-planning services
Huntington Learning Center provides skills for your child’s school success
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…
Apopka’s Jalen Carter named Under Armour all-star game
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…
Apopka High girls golf team plays in regional tournament
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…
Wekiva grad doing well
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…
Mustangs will host South Lake in final home game
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…
Apopka High School student athletic trainers
The Apopka High School student athletic trainers for the 2019-2020 school year are, (l-r), Shekinah Leonce, Ronise Desamour, Quenton Lane, Kiera Paul, Kaira Thevenin, Faith Evans,…
Blue Darters will host Lake Mary in district championship contest
A guaranteed spot in the playoffs as the District 8A-4 champion is on the line today, Friday, October 25, when the Apopka Blue Darters host the…
Apopka records 3rd shutout of season
Evans managed just 13 rushing yards and 49 yards through the air, as the Apopka defense dominated from start to finish. Find out the final score…
Gas board considers payment to cities
A month’s-long discussion about dividend disbursements by the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Board to the three member cities, including Apopka, will likely be decided by…
Mustangs put up 35 in a row in victoryThe Apopka Chief
If anyone had doubts as to the Wekiva Mustangs football team’s ability to compete at the same level as during the previous three seasons, the answer…
Early-season injuries are affecting Darters ahead of season openerThe Apopka Chief
For Apopka High football coach Jeff Rolson, the season and home opener today, Friday, August 30, should be cause for a smile or two as he…
Wekiva hosts West Orange Warriors in home openerThe Apopka Chief
A number of familiar foes remain on the schedule even though the Wekiva Mustangs football team has moved to Class 7A.
After you prepare for storm, take some time to go fishin’ in our lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great week and as we look forward to Labor Day weekend, it sounds like we are gonna get some…
K-9 Officers are officially sworn inThe Apopka Chief
The Orange County Corrections Department’s K-9 Officers were asked to raise their paws to be officially sworn in at a ceremony at the Renaissance Senior Center. Corrections Chief…
Fastsigns of Apopka sales professionals awarded at 2019 summitThe Apopka Chief
Three outside sales professionals at Fastsigns of Apopka, were recently recognized at the 2019 FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Summit in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn their names and what…
Realtors name Apopkan humanitarian of yearThe Apopka Chief
Longtime Apopka-area resident ORRA Past President Robert W. “Bob” Caldwell III, Caldwell Realty Services, has been named 2019 Humanitarian of the Year by Florida Realtors. Discover how…
Sertoma honors MacThe Apopka Chief
On Friday, August 23, Past National Sertoma President Woodrow Hudson honored the late William R. “Mac” McGuffin, a longtime Foliage Sertoma Club member from Apopka, at…
Watercolor classes offered to people living with AlzheimersThe Apopka Chief
In a first of its kind for Apopka, a retired Apopka High School English teacher will facilitate a free six-week watercolor painting program for patients affected by mild…
Apopka prepares as hurricane eyes state’s east coastThe Apopka Chief
With all signs pointing toward all of Central Florida being in the bull’s-eye for Hurricane Dorian, the city of Apopka is working to prepare for the…