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…
Pines of Wekiva HOA of the Month AwardThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore presented the inaugural District 2 HOA of the Month Award to those HOA board members and director. Read about…
City center developer’s fee not paid by city after attorney says fee not allowedThe Apopka Chief
“Accordingly, unless your company can provide another rationale for the additional fee, I have proposed a modified budget as set forth.” Find out how much the…
Apopka’s development staff looks at three proposed projectsThe Apopka Chief
The city’s Development Review Committee saw three proposed developments again, two of them residential on the southwest side of town and one commercial on the northwest…
Big gator keeping watch on wildlife driveThe Apopka Chief
A large alligator looks around along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on a sunny day. The gator is one of hundreds who live along the North…
Farmworkers protest against state legislationThe Apopka Chief
Those participating in the protest show a Spanish-language banner explaining their position. The Farmworker Association of Florida showed its agreements with immigrants who oppose a bill.…
Artificial intelligence may have future to help citrusThe Apopka Chief
Precision agriculture engineer Yiannis Ampatzidis sees a day when citrus farmers use artificial intelligence to detect the pin-sized insects that can infect the fruit’s trees with…
Rain helps bring water levels back upThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, we finally got some much-needed rain last week. I sure hope we can get some this week as well. The lakes are down…
Blue Darters win district title over rival West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters (24-1) are district champion for the first time in five seasons.
Apopka softball’s season continues with regional winThe Apopka Chief
The FHSAA Class 9A postseason tournament began with a taking care of business like performance by the Apopka Blue Darters.
Mustangs football answering questionsThe Apopka Chief
The direction taken by the Wekiva Mustangs is a new feel.