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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Unique musical duo visits Apopka
Traveling acoustic duo KitchenKillaz visited Chuck’s Wagon Home Cooking, featuring the restaurant on its social media live stream. Read more on page 10A.
Regional qualifier
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…
Apopka girls making their own noise in bowling circles
Apopka has compiled and forged the best record since the FHSAA began sanctioning the sport in 2003. Read more about the season…
Apopka Middle soccer teams play well this season
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…
Blue Darters use strong defense to outlast district rival W. Orange
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…
Wekiva meets Ocala Forest for district matchup
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. …
Specks are bitin’, bass not as much
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…
HOA of the month
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…
UF/IFAS opportunities offered to local students
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…
Wekiva gradThe Apopka Chief
Read about Wekiva High graduate Logan Gilbert was named the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for August 12-18.
Wekiva Mustangs open season against Winter Park WildcatsThe Apopka Chief
The regular season begins tonight with the Winter Park Wildcats hosting and providing the opposition for the Wekiva Mustangs. Read more about tonights game on page…
When the rains come, the next day seems to start out just a little bit coolerThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I think it might just be me, but after some of the rains we have been havin’ I notice the next mornin’ it’s been…
AHS Teacher of the YearThe Apopka Chief
Ms. Kayla Wesighan was selected as Apopka High School’s Teacher of year. Dewey & Daisy (AHS mascots) flew in to offer their best wishes to this…
#DarterWingsThe Apopka Chief
Former Apopka High School SGA member Olivia Mckenzie, Class of 2017, has completed her latest work of art at the APK #DarterWings wall at Apopka High…
Wekiva Springs Estates is HOA of the MonthThe Apopka Chief
The August 2019 Homeowners Association (HOA) of the Month in the greater Apopka area is Wekiva Springs Estates. Read more on the award-winning board on page…
Wekiva Teacher of the Year, Support Personnel of the YearThe Apopka Chief
This past week, two Wekiva staff members were honored as The Wekiva High School Teacher of the Year and The Support Person of the Year. Learn…
Apopkan celebrates 100th birthday with friends and familyThe Apopka Chief
A resident of Brookdale Wekiwa Springs Senior Living celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and fellow residents. Find out what special gifts he was…
AHS drama officersThe Apopka Chief
The room was overflowing with aspiring actors and technicians ready to start a brand new school year. As the first order of business, they held elections…
Apopka banker will retireThe Apopka Chief
After more than 47 years, Gayle Altman, a banker and long-time resident, is retiring. Read more about Mrs. Altman’s impact on the Apopka community and achievements…