The 2019 season for the sport of football kicks off tonight with Preseason Classics across the state.Kickoff for the Preseason Classic pitting the Wekiva Mustangs against…
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Mustangs play at DeLand for preseason
Darters travel to Miami for preseason game against Booker T. Washington
Not only must the Blue Darters travel to Miami’s Traz Powell Stadium on Saturday, August 17, for the preseason Kickoff Classic, but Apopka will be matched…
Blue Darters fall to Osceola Kowboys in preseason match
Reacting after winning a point Tuesday, August 13, are, (l-r), Lenaia Powell, Jada Griffith, and Kimberly Edwards. See page 4C .
Apopka has plenty of work to do after scrimmage vs. Oviedo
For Apopka High football coach Jeff Rolson, the 14-0 victory over Oviedo in a two-quarter scrimmage Saturday, August 10, didn’t matter a whole lot because he…
Three AHS alumni working during NFL preseason game
Three Apopka High School alumni were on the field Thursday, August 8, for an NFL preseason game between the host Miami Dolphins and visiting Atlanta Falcons.…
Rookie Rolson comes through in the clutch at Crying Towel
At the Crying Towel Invitational, coaches are supposed to offer a comical woe-is-me view of their football team for the coming year. How did the evening…
Florida’s summer weather can be hot and dangerous
Hello Folks, We are in the dog days of summer. It’s hot and not much wind blowin’ except in the evenin’ when the afternoon rains come.…
Historical museum representatives have meeting at Sydonie Mansion
Representatives from Central Florida historical museums held their quarterly meeting at Sydonie Mansion and then toured the historic site on Lake Minore in Zellwood on Thursday,…
Memorial brick ceremony honors family
On Saturday, August 10, descendants of the Bennett and Dixon families of Apopka held a memorial brick ceremony honoring deceased family members at Museum of Apopkans.…
Apopkan celebrates birthday with 100-mile run for mental health awareness
Richard Gallegos of Apopka knows how he’s celebrating his 32nd birthday: by running 100 miles in 24 hours to raise awareness of mental health issues affecting…
Qorvo will layoff 142 Apopka employees by December 1The Apopka Chief
Confirming rumors that had been floating for months, Qorvo will close its Apopka semiconductor chip manufacturing facility in Apopka, laying off 142 employees between early August…
W.R. ‘Mac’ McGuffin, former publisher of newspapers, diesThe Apopka Chief
A former owner of The Apopka Chief and The Planter, and a longtime community supporter well after his retirement 40 years ago, W.R. “Mac” McGuffin died…
Helping those who go hungryThe Apopka Chief
About 125 volunteers gathered Tuesday, June 11 to glean the corn fields at Long and Scott Farm near Zellwood.
Road closed near Apopka HighThe Apopka Chief
Martin Street is closed until August 2 where it dead ends into Vick Road near Apopka High School.
Prayers have been effective as rainy season kicks inThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, it seems that our prayers are workin’. We have been gettin’ some rain as of late and we need every drop we can…
City of Apopka recognizes last week of June as Drowning Prevention Week through the Live for Brie FoundationThe Apopka Chief
Through a proclamation, the city of Apopka will recognize the last week of June as Drowning Prevention Week to raise awareness about water safety. Apopka Mayor…
Social security terms explained in plain languageThe Apopka Chief
Social Security employees strive to explain benefits using easy-to-understand, plain language. In fact, The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to communicate clearly in…
Learn the criteria to qualify for disability benefitsThe Apopka Chief
This month marks the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. Disability affects millions of…
Summer Reading Program continues in July with a Universe of StoriesThe Apopka Chief
On July 11, visit the North Orange Branch for Stress Buster Art: Color Your Universe and relax as you color in our Adult Summer Reading coloring…
Mullins celebrate 50th anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
June and Rick Mullins of Apopka recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Turn to page 1B for further information.