Some unusual mid-summer changes are happening with Apopka Blue Darter sports. See how on 1C.
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Officer Matthew Reinhardt (l) and Officer Justin Lemieux accept the 50 Yard Challenge, in which they have collaborated to mow 50 lawns of Apopka residents. Read…
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The Florida Counties Foundation (FCF) presented Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore with the Certified County Commissioner (CCC) designation following completion of a comprehensive study…
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A great blue heron takes a look over the grass along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive is open each Friday through Sunday…
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Just one item appeared on the agenda for the Wednesday, June 26, meeting of the city of Apopka’s Development Review Committee. Find out more on 1A.
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce honored the most exceptional in the business community at the second annual BBQ and Blues Chamber Business Awards. Find out…
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For young people whose parent passes away, Social Security is here. Learn how one can take full advantage of these programs in a time of grief…
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On Friday, June 21, the Apopka Subway located at 101 W. Main Street held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the end of renovations that were recently…
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The second annual Classic Car Show at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Apopka has been scheduled for Saturday, August 3, and organizers said they…
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On May 19, Z.A.P.T. Elite Inc. held its 49th Annual Founders Day Observance. As part of their quest to promote education awareness for youth, they were…
Apopka fire fighters visit Wolf Lake ElementaryThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka Fire Department from Station 2, B-shift, visited Wolf Lake Elementary School Tuesday, as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Jackson will run for local state House seatThe Apopka Chief
Greg Jackson of Orlando is running for the Florida House District 45 seat, which includes all of Apopka south of U.S. Highway 441. Read more on…
Woman is one highlight of disability awareness monthThe Apopka Chief
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read about Susan Wuthrich, her disabiltiy and long-term employment in spite of it.
Ribbon cutting held for Camp GladiatorThe Apopka Chief
Camp Gladiator opened its new location at the Northwest Recreation Complex. The fitness program staff and the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated with the ribbon…
Wekiva High football team enjoys open dateThe Apopka Chief
“We are just beginning to play our best football,” Wekiva coach Kenard Lang said. "There is a purpose to what we are doing and it revolves…
Olympia comes calling for first time as non-district opponentThe Apopka Chief
This year, for the first time, the Blue Darters will play the Titans in a non-district outing. Read what's expected for the Darters in this preview…
Darters face West Orange in first ditrict gameThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s Demetri Burch is upended during game against West Orange. Burch led Apopka with 104 yards on 25 carries. Read the outcome of this game on…
Mustangs vs. Evans District 8A-4 openerThe Apopka Chief
Carneilous Dennison finds plenty of running room for Wekiva during the Mustangs’ game against the Evans Trojans. Read more on this game on page 1C.
Ty Darlington featured in Big 12 showcase Ty Darlington featured in Big 12 showcaseThe Apopka Chief
“Big 12 Champions for Life,” a new initiative of the Big 12 Conference, highlights the personal successes of its student-athletes and underscores the positive impact of…
AHS robotics classes creates robotic handsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School advanced robotics classes partnered with Northrop Grumman Laser Systems to build 3D printed robotic hands. Find out what will happen to the robot…