Operations Specialist Seaman Brendan Gilmore, from Apopka, assigned to the operations department aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf. Read a bit more about Brendan…
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Apopka Youth Works scholarships
The Apopka Youth Works program awarded Leonardo Muniz-Trejo and Salvador Rosas, (center, holding checks) with scholarships. Read a bit more about them 1B.
Three Apopka-area schools will have new principals as classes start
Between three Apopka schools getting new principals and continuing to build communication between community members and schools, the 2019-2020 school year, which begins Monday, August 12,…
Fishin’ has slowed some due to very hot weather
Hello Folks, I hope you are survivin’ the heat and the dog days of summer. It’s been a little hot. OK, it’s been really hot and…
Pet Care Center is your other family doctor that provides exceptional care from head to tail
More than 35 years ago, Dr. Kent Greer, a second-generation veterinarian, was a young veterinary graduate who decided to build what was to become a new…
Expectations still high for Mustangs
The new season for football brings the highest expectations the Wekiva Mustangs have ever faced in terms of positioning for and advancement into the postseason. A…
Former Blue Darter bowler still seeing success in sport, academics
Gage Stelling helped the Apopka Blue Darters claim four state championships. Read more about Gage on 1C.
Light poles down
The light poles at J. Barnes Field, Apopka High School’s baseball field, were taken down last week by crews hired by Orange County Public Schools. Find…
Crying Towel event set for August 12
The 2019 Dave Powers Crying Towel Invitational hosted the Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams radio program will be held Monday, August 12. If you…
Eyes on the prize
Apopka’s Arian Canahuate keeps his eyes on the ball on Monday, July 29, during the first day of football practice. A full page of color…
Etienne signs college papersThe Apopka Chief
Keeving Etienne of the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team signed a scholarship with Shorter University of Rome, Ga.
Two Apopka Little League teams take home trophiesThe Apopka Chief
The Top Team Tournament/Tournament of Champions is the equivalent of a playoff to determine the champions at the district level. The champions of each Little League…
Wekiva Mustangs split halves in spring jamboreeThe Apopka Chief
Three teams participated in the spring jamboree hosted by the Boone Braves. Held Friday, May 24, the event featured the Bishop Moore Hornets along with the…
Apopka softball season ends in state semifinalsThe Apopka Chief
Heading into the Class 9A state tournament, a record of 27-1 pushed the Apopka Blue Darters softball team to status of heavy state championship contender.. Lining…
Weather says summer is in full force, no matter what calendar saysThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I do believe that summer has arrived even if it doesn’t officially start until June 21. We do need some rain, so let’s hope…
Miss Apopka sendoff slatedThe Apopka Chief
The community and pageant sponsors are invited to a sendoff for reigning Miss Apopka Madison Zavitz before she competes for the Miss Florida crown later this…
Team Gina wins silver Telly Award for Branded Content at 40th eventThe Apopka Chief
The Gina McReynolds Foundation, also known as Team Gina, was founded to help families struggling through financial situations when faced with breast cancer. Read more on…
VFW has poppy salesThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka/Altamonte Springs VFW Post 10147, Lou Boria and Ken Yeager, accept donations from customers at the Apopka Winn-Dixie. Read more on the VFW’s…
Wolf Lake Elementary readersThe Apopka Chief
Wolf Lake Elementary School recognized some amazing students for their outstanding achievements in reading. Find out what each student pictured has achieved. Read more on 1B.
The Summer Reading Program will kick offThe Apopka Chief
The Summer Reading Program will kick off at the North Orange Branch when the library hosts Free Daps, a local group of talented freestyle rappers and…