Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has selected 15 of the brightest female coders from local high schools in the Orlando area to learn from EA mentors this…
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When you have to depend on your car, you know how important a reliable, smooth-running vehicle can be. You need a trusted, consistent, quick-service mechanic close…
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The reigns of the Wekiva Mustangs’ baseball program are being taken over by Mickey Santiago. Learn about the new coach on 1C.
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Nine teams represented Apopka Little League this summer. Find out how the season ended on 1C.
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a long weekend. As we celebrate our country’s independence this week, please remember all those before us who gave us our…
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Basketball is a hot commodity this time of year as well and the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball program is taking advantage of that. Find out…
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Miss Apopka 2019, Madison Zavitz, finished in the Top Ten at the 2019 Miss Florida Pageant held Saturday, June 29 at the RP Funding Center in…
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Monday, July 1, marked the first day of Apopka police officers’ 50 Yard Challenge, in which they would mow 50 lawns of Apopka residents who are…
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Cindi Cioci of Apopka has been named 2019-2020 district governor for Rotary International District 6980, the first district governor from the Rotary Club of Apopka in…
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Orange County Public Schools pushed the construction schedule of its first K-8 school in Apopka from 2026 to 2022, which will relieve student overcapacity in the…
Apopka High School swim teams honor their seniors at final meetThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High swim team girls seniors shown, (l-r), front row, Bella Licari, Allie Schmidt, Julianna Christiansen, and Tori Meloon. Back row, Anyka Wilkin, Brandi Barnwell, coach…
Wekiva flag football’s season ends in regional semifinalThe Apopka Chief
The Fleming Island Golden Eagles’ overwhelmed and in the process brought the 2019 season to an end for the Wekiva Mustangs during the regional semifinal round…
Blue Darters down Wekiva in first district tournament gameThe Apopka Chief
Apopka starter Jared Tyner limited Wekiva to one hit and the Blue Darters pounded out a dozen hits.
Baseball season ends for Darters in loss to OlympiaThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters did have a six-game winning streak toward the end of the season, finishing 12-15, including a forfeit victory.
LYMUS Boys makes planters for their momsThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka youth organization LYMUS Boys had a workshop this week where they made Mother’s Day planters for their mothers. Read more on this…
VFW and Marco’s hold pizza party at VA hospitalThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka/Altamonte Springs VFW Post 10147, together with Marco’s Pizza in the Piedmont Plaza shopping center, held a pizza party on April 24 for patients at…
Apopkan wins contest with Calamondin PieThe Apopka Chief
As a first time contestant in any baking competition, Verlina Keener of Apopka has conquered the amateur division in the citrus flavor category. Find out what…
First Presbyterian has new pastorThe Apopka Chief
Dr. Brenda K. Loyal has served the congregation in recent months as a guest preacher for Sunday morning worship. Read more on her experience in ministry…
WHS senior wins three awards at fairThe Apopka Chief
Anthony Kirwan, Wekiva High School senior and president of the Wekiva FFA chapter, was awarded. Find out what categories he has excelled in and what Wekiva…
AHS junior, Samuel Pilon, is named a Disney Dreamer and DoerThe Apopka Chief
The school held a small celebration on Monday, May 6, on the campus for Samuel Pilon, 17. He and his family volunteer for the TEARS Foundation.…