During all six losses this season, the Wekiva Mustangs have fallen behind by at least three touchdowns midway through the second quarter. Apopka upped the level…
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Warren (Gene) Eugene Sikes Jr., 80, of Zellwood passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1944 in Jacksonville Florida. He…
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As flu season begins, Dr. Tim Hendrix, medical director of AdventHealth Centra Care, discussed this time of the year, and offered tips on who should get…
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Rotary members in Apopka took action in honor of World Polio Day, on Thursday, October 24, to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio, a…
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Forgoing a keynote speaker this year, the John Land Apopka Community Trust will host its sixth annual John Land Apopka Community Trust Legacy Gala.
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Halloween in the Park took place on Saturday, October 26, at Kit Land Nelson Park in downtown Apopka. Hosted by the city of Apopka, the event…
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Hello Folks, I hope y’all had a great weekend, and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin. The water on the St. Johns River is…
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The sting felt from suffering through a long season is not quite as intense this week for the Wekiva Mustangs. Third place in the final District…
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The Apopka Blue Darter bowlers returned to the double- elimination tournament component of the state championship meet.
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In last week’s away matchup for the Apopka football team, the Blue Darters traveled to Madison County to face off against the Cowboys. After a grueling…
County expands broadband in South ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Broadband internet access is now available to residents in the Bithlo/Christmas area and in South Apopka, Orange County officials announced on Friday, August 9, at the…
Practice makes perfectThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters defensive linemen work on staying low and exploding with force from their stance at practice. Other defensive linemen pose as offensive linemen…
FWC issues School Fishing Club Grant to 50 schoolsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and you got a chance to enjoy the Blue Full Moon we had at the first of…
Blue Darters struggle in preseason Kickoff ClassicThe Apopka Chief
Last Friday, August 16, the Apopka Blue Darter football team traveled to Tampa to face off against one of the best schools in the state – Tampa…
Mustangs face Edgewater after huge win over OlympiaThe Apopka Chief
The 2024 Wekiva Football season started off on a real high note last week after defeating the Olympia Titans 36-0.
Darters face Ocoee for second year in a row in season openerThe Apopka Chief
After a less-than-spectacular performance in their preseason Kickoff Classic matchup with Tampa Tech, Apopka hosts the Ocoee Knights tonight, Friday, August 23 for a conference matchup…
Sawyer Brown, John Anderson to return in Apopka Proud concertThe Apopka Chief
Country artists Sawyer Brown and John Anderson are returning to the Apopka Amphitheater for the highly anticipated 2024 Apopka Proud concert.
Park Avenue Animal Hospital offers tips on how to keep pets safe and cool when temperatures soarThe Apopka Chief
Summer is a fun time for exploring and planning outdoor activities with your four-legged friends, but being over-eager in blistering summer heat can spell danger. Extreme…
Retired from USAFThe Apopka Chief
Nelson Michael Smith an AHS graduate and recipient of one of the first scholarships from the North Orange Hospital Tax District, celebrated his retirement from the…
Back to school at Apopka Memorial MSThe Apopka Chief
Students returned to Orange County Public Schools on Monday, August 12, after summer break, including at Apopka Memorial Middle School on Park Avenue in Apopka.