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AHS hosts the 14th annual Metro vs Florida Challenge
This week the Apopka Blue Darter boy’s basketball team hosted the 14th annual Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Joe A. Sterling Gym. See more on 1B.
Chip Gierke era established AHS football as elite
For the last four decades, Apopka Blue Darter football has enjoyed the status that comes with being recognized as one of the elite football programs in…
APK boy’s basketball start season 1-1
Last week the Apopka boy’s basketball team went 1-1 in their first two games of the season. Read about it on 1B.
Another cold front coming in means female bass will be on beds
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great week. We got some cooler weather comin’ to town this week. By the time everyone reads my column,…
Florida surpasses 6,400 bonuses for new police recruits in November
Florida surpassed giving 6,400 bonuses to new law enforcement recruits this month. See who the recipients are on page 7A.
Toys donated by Truist Bank
Truist Bank donated toys to Loaves & Fishes to help with Loaves & Fishes’ Christmas distribution. See who the recipients are on page 6A.
County clerk extends Sat. hours at two sites
Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell is extending Saturday hours at two branch locations for another year. See more on page 3A.
Apopka Tree Lighting to have more than tree lighting
The city will host its Apopka Tree Lighting at Kit Land Nelson Park. See who the recipients are on page 1A.
City will begin tree removal
The city of Apopka released a notice of tree removal which will take place from December 2 to December 20. Find more information on page 1A.
Graceworx Community Church invites Public to Reflect on what Labor Day is all aboutThe Apopka Chief
One-hundred-and-thirty years ago (1894), U.S. President Grover Cleveland signed the law that made Labor Day a federal holiday. Because of that law, millions of Americans will…
Apopka man has been arrested for solicitation of minorsThe Apopka Chief
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Isai Arias, 23, of Apopka, on two felony charges of solicitation of a minor and transmission of harmful material.
Three officers are sworn inThe Apopka Chief
Three police officers -- Juan Sanchez, Dalton Maltby and Jordan Lara -- were sworn in on Tuesday, August 27, at Apopka City Hall by Apopka Police…
Five bass weighing in at 22.84 pounds wins tournamentThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are lookin’ forward to some R&R this Labor Day weekend. I’m sure it’s gonna…
Apopka topples Ocoee for second year in season openerThe Apopka Chief
The 2024 regular season didn’t start as planned for Apopka as inclement weather forced last Friday night’s game on August 23, to be rescheduled. But knowing…
Mustangs travel to West Orange for season openerThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs continue to renew the oldest of rivalries tonight, Friday, August 30, and as the road team against the West Orange Warriors. All but…
Apopka faces off against Evans Trojans in week twoThe Apopka Chief
Today Friday, August 30, the Apopka Blue Darter football team will face off against a familiar foe, The Evans Trojans. Last year Apopka faced off against…
Mustangs win big in Kickoff Classic against OlympiaThe Apopka Chief
Facing the Olympia Titans on Friday, August 16, the Wekiva Mustangs began the Doug Gabriel era as strong as possible.
Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church encourages that no matter where you are in life, allow yourself to find hopeThe Apopka Chief
For just a moment, forget everything you’ve ever thought of when it comes to church. Instead, picture a community of people who are striving together to…
Pump house at Lake ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
The historic pump house is an attraction at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, a one-way, 11-mile drive that meanders through the eastern portion of the District’s Lake…