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Apopka High School SGA member Olivia Mckenzie APK #DarterWings wall
The Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
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…
Apopka August 2019 Homeowners Association of the Month
The Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
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…
2019 Wekiva High School Teacher of the Year Support Person of the Year
The Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
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…
Brookdale Wekiwa Springs Senior Living 100th birthday
The Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
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…
apopka high school drama department officers 2019
The Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
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…
Gayle Altman apopka banker retires
The Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
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…
Kyle Becker, city of Apopka commissioner
The Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
Overgrown grass in the city of Apopka’s rights-of-way became a hot topic Wednesday, August 21, at the City Council meeting as city commissioners and others expressed…
John Land Gala guest speaker Eddie Brown
The Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
The guest speaker is Apopka native Eddie C. Brown, CFA, CIC. Brown is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Brown Capital Management, located in…
The Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
The city of Apopka’s Community Redevelopment Agency Board unanimously approved two resolutions, including one that greenlights the $2.24 million budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 to include coverage of six CRA assistance…
The Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
The Apopka Rotary Club has given thousands in monetary donations to various scholarship programs, schools and organizations during fiscal year 2018-2019, an estimated 10 to 15…
Cold fronts keep fish from bitin’The Apopka Chief
January 21, 2016
Hello Folks, We finally got some much-needed rain last week and we are goin’ to get some more this week. The cold front we had last…
Local immigrant-rights groups travel to TallahasseeThe Apopka Chief
January 15, 2016
Residents and immigrant rights advocacy groups took a bus trip from Apopka to Tallahassee to oppose what they believe are anti-immigrant policies. Read more in this…
A colorful 80th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
January 15, 2016
Apopkan Curtis Lampp celebrated his 80th birthday on at the NOCIA building in Zellwood with family and friends, some coming from as far as Arizona and…
Losses continue to haunt Wekiva basketballThe Apopka Chief
January 15, 2016
What has been as big an Achilles heel for the Wekiva Mustangs. Find out in this week's Apopka Chief.
Apopka High girls soccer kick against OcoeeThe Apopka Chief
January 15, 2016
How did Apopka girls soccer team open the postseason? Find out why the saying, “The postseason is a different animal” is used so much in this…
WEKIVA HIGH BEGINS SEARCH FOR FOOTBALL COACHThe Apopka Chief
January 15, 2016
The Wekiva High School administrative staff is looking for a new football head coach. After three seasons, Kenard Lang tendered his resignation as the head coach…
13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZIThe Apopka Chief
January 15, 2016
JANUARY 15, 2016 R , 2 hr 24 min Action/Adventure Drama An American Ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as…
Remember the past of Apopka and WekivaThe Apopka Chief
January 15, 2016
Take a quick look at some sports pictures from 2015 on page 8C in this week's Apopka Chief.
Cold front after New Year’s Day didn’t bother fishin’The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2016
Hello Folks, Welcome to 2016. I hope everyone had a Happy New Year, and you are enjoyin’ the cooler weather we have been havin’. I wish…
THE HATEFUL EIGHTThe Apopka Chief
January 11, 2016
DECEMBER 25, 2015 R , 2 hr 47 min Action/Adventure Suspense/Thriller The passengers, bounty hunter John Ruth and his fugitive Daisy Domergue, race towards the town…