Played on Friday, August 16 at Spec Martin Stadium (DeLand’s home facility), the Preseason Kickoff Classic is an exhibition and not included as a part of…
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Host DeLand Bulldogs down Mustangs in preseason football game
Former Darter playing in NFL
Former Apopka Blue Darter star Chandler Cox (38) is playing for the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins. For more pictures check out page 7C.
Wekiva grad
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 Wildcats
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 cooler
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 Year
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…
#DarterWings
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 Month
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 Year
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 family
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 Public Safety Youth Academy shows what first responders do in their career fieldThe Apopka Chief
Monday, June 17, kicked off the 2019 Apopka Public Safety Youth Academy, designed for high school-age kids who have an interest in law enforcement or firefighting…
Guests can meet Ike the American Bald Eagle at ARCThe Apopka Chief
Guests can meet residential bald eagle Ike and learn fun facts about the United States’ national symbol on American Eagle Day, a celebration of the bald…
Apopka woman from Cuba will celebrate 107th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Lenora Flores, a mother of three, considered the first female plumber in Cuba, will celebrate her 107th birthday on Monday, July 1. Learn about her life…
Apopka takes part in Camari Day at Kit Land Nelson parkThe Apopka Chief
From a tragedy came unity in the Apopka community as they joined together to honor one of their children, who lost his life on New Year’s…
Apopka police get OK to purchase 2 drones; policy set, training aheadThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Police Department will purchase two drones for $7,681 after unanimous approval was given by the City Council Wednesday, June 19, at the council’s regular…
Arrest clears many local car burglariesThe Apopka Chief
The arrest last week of a Lake County man by Apopka police has resulted in the recovery of an estimated stolen merchandise. Find out who was…
Apopka pastor lives out his faith after his brother and wife die four days apartThe Apopka Chief
“…Listen, God is there. He’ll get you through. You can find the strength. Not that you won’t weep, not that you won’t have moments you don’t…
Semi loses load on SR 429 rampThe Apopka Chief
A semi tractor-trailer overturned onto its side in the early-morning hours of Wednesday, June 19, on the ramp to southbound State Road 429 at U.S. Highway…
Nonprofit will build townhomes in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Since launching nearly 15 years ago to provide low-to-moderate-income homes in an historical Winter Park district that was quickly being developed and priced out of range…
Miss Apopka send offThe Apopka Chief
On Thursday, June 13, Madison Zavitz, Miss Apopka, was given the official send-off for the Miss Florida Pageant.