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Apopka High softball team
Blue Darters enjoy another successful sports year
June 14, 2019
Apopka High softball lands berth in state semifinals to cap years end.
State Rep. Sullivan reviews 2019 session of Fla. Legislature
June 14, 2019
State Rep. Jennifer Sullivan recapped the 2019 state legislative session Tuesday, June 11, at an event hosted by the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce.
Qorvo will layoff 142 Apopka employees by December 1
June 14, 2019
Confirming rumors that had been floating for months, Qorvo will close its Apopka semiconductor chip manufacturing facility in Apopka, laying off 142 employees between early August…
W.R. ‘Mac’ McGuffin, former publisher of newspapers, dies
June 14, 2019
A former owner of The Apopka Chief and The Planter, and a longtime community supporter well after his retirement 40 years ago, W.R. “Mac” McGuffin died…
Helping those who go hungry
June 14, 2019
About 125 volunteers gathered Tuesday, June 11 to glean the corn fields at Long and Scott Farm near Zellwood.
Road closed near Apopka High
June 14, 2019
Martin Street is closed until August 2 where it dead ends into Vick Road near Apopka High School.
Prayers have been effective as rainy season kicks in
June 14, 2019
Hello Folks, Well, it seems that our prayers are workin’. We have been gettin’ some rain as of late and we need every drop we can…
Drowning Prevention Week Live for Brie Foundation
City of Apopka recognizes last week of June as Drowning Prevention Week through the Live for Brie Foundation
June 14, 2019
Through a proclamation, the city of Apopka will recognize the last week of June as Drowning Prevention Week to raise awareness about water safety. Apopka Mayor…
social security terms glossary
Social security terms explained in plain language
June 14, 2019
Social Security employees strive to explain benefits using easy-to-understand, plain language. In fact, The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to communicate clearly in…
Learn the criteria to qualify for disability benefits
June 14, 2019
This month marks the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. Disability affects millions of…
Wekiva Mustangs football
Losing several top players, vibe is different for WekivaThe Apopka Chief
April 19, 2019
A much different feel to how the Wekiva Mustangs approach and pursue attacking the opponents will emerge next season. Seven returning players as part of the…
AHS flag wins two, now 8-2The Apopka Chief
April 19, 2019
Apopka High’s flag football team recorded two more wins this past week, bringing its record to 8 wins and 2 losses, with one more regular season contest…
Apopka softball team plays four more games at DistrictThe Apopka Chief
April 19, 2019
Find out how many victories the Darters have thus far, read about their performance against the Olympia Titans and get dates for future games. See page…
Darters play match against Windermere, 3-1The Apopka Chief
April 19, 2019
Survive and advance was on full display when the Windermere Wolverines met the Apopka Blue Darters during the semifinal round of the District 2A-2 championship tournament. …
Apopka Blue Darters coach rolson
Rolson: ‘It’s like I never left’ Apopka football programThe Apopka Chief
April 19, 2019
Winning the battle up front on both sides of l will continue to be a priority for the Blue Darters. Read more on coach Rolson’s plans …
Apopka student, Julia Shepherd is selected as Disney DreamerThe Apopka Chief
April 19, 2019
Julia Shepherd was selected as a 2019 Disney Dreamer and attended the 4 day leadership/mentoring academy featuring Steve Harvey last month at Walt Disney World. Julia…
2019 March for Babies Orlando Ambassador
Apopka toddler, Wyatt Toler chosen as March of Babies ambassadorThe Apopka Chief
April 19, 2019
An Apopka toddler who was born one month and two weeks prematurely has been selected as the 2019 March for Babies Orlando Ambassador. March for Babies…
Officers of the YearThe Apopka Chief
April 19, 2019
Right photo shows Apopka Police Department Chief Mike McKinley, with Michael Files of the Rock Springs Homeowners Association, presenting Officer Matthew Reinhardt as its Police Officer…
Rotary plants treesThe Apopka Chief
April 19, 2019
On Saturday, April 13, volunteers from Rotary Club of Apopka, the city of Apopka,  Apopka Foliage Garden Club met together on Lust Road at the entance…
Apopkan Rudein Talton celebrates 100 yearsThe Apopka Chief
April 19, 2019
Longtime Apopka resident Rudein Talton celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday, April 15. She has lived in Apopka for 73 years in the same house that…