The Apopka Blue Darters football team prepares for the upcoming season through strength training and field practice. See photos on pages 4C and 5C.
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The “Blue Darter Sports Central with Roger Franklin Williams” radio program on 1520 WBZW, will feature a tribute to Apopka Memorial High School graduate and track…
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The fireworks display put on by the City of Apopka in honor of the nation’s 243rd Independence Day celebration was quite an array of colors and…
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Greater Apopka’s Deer Lake Run HOA was honored by Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore in her HOA of the Month Program. Learn what qualities…
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Alisha Marie Russell and Sean Michael Norton are engaged. Find out more about this special event and read more regarding the couple on page 1B.
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly breakfast networking event, where one of the speakers imparted tips on staying safe and healthy during the…
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Marion Kidder will be 88 years old on August 25, but he shows no signs of slowing down especially on the tennis court. Find out what…
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The Apopka Planning Commission granted special exception to a K-12 private school seeking to accommodate its growing enrollment by relocating to Apopka. Find out where Central…
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Early this week, the city of Apopka spent two days removing pine trees that flathead wood borers had extensively damaged. Read more on page 1A.
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First Presbyterian Church of Apopka has launched a new transportation service with the purchase of a 14-passenger bus. Read more on the service and who will…
Generations of pancake eatersThe Apopka Chief
Former Apopka Rotarian Jim Wade (r) and his family enjoyed the annual Rotary Pancake Supper at Appoka High School.
Pancake cookers extraordinaireThe Apopka Chief
Some of the Rotarians cooking pancakes at the annual Rotary Pancake Supper held at Apopka High School gather for a picture. Shown are, (l-r), Bill Arrowsmith,…
Local artist starts project of statues honoring late mayorThe Apopka Chief
“He really loved the city and the people in it, and there is a very quiet strength in him that I’d like to bring out,” Peter…
AHS students to perform adaptation of classic storyThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School Drama Department will present E.B. White’s classic children’s story “Charlotte’s Web,” adapted by Joseph Robinette. Dates and ticket information can be found…
Senior wins MLK AwardThe Apopka Chief
Senior Gavin Johnson was selected as Apopka High School’s recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. With him are Michelle Taylor, his guidance counselor…
Metro Conference swimmerThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters swimmer Emma Treadwell poses with her father, Warren Treadwell, earlier this week. She participated in the Metro Conference West Division swim meet. Find…
Blue Darters face Mustangs in district volleyball semifinalThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s Nicole Dominguez returns a Wekiva shot during the district semifinal match. Get the inside scoop on this game on page 7C.
Apopka High girls soccer team seeks deeper playoff runThe Apopka Chief
Princess Salazar heads the ball away from the goal during the preseason game against Timber Creek. Read up on the team's accomplishments and the outcome of…
Planning commission hears 3 itemsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Planning Commission convened in City Hall to discuss three agenda items: Ever Meadow, a mixed-used development, Cooper Palms Commerce Park, and a new power…
Some changes in store for 10th anniversary of TasteThe Apopka Chief
Marking 10 years as a local destination event for businesses, the Taste of Apopka will offer new features this year in addition to the 40-plus local…