Recently, the JK2 family of companies partnered with Canine Companions for Independence to sponsor a service dog in training named JK2. Over the next 18 months,…
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Miss Apopka sendoff event will be held at Apopka City Hall
The community and pageant sponsors are invited to a sendoff for reigning Miss Apopka Madison Zavitz before she competes for the Miss Florida crown later this…
Apopkan honored at OSPRYS Awards by Orlando Real Producers
Hollie Gondera of Apopka was named the winner of the Female Connector of the Year award from Orlando Real Producers. The company seeks to connect the…
Apopka Youth Works has kick-off luncheon
The Apopka Youth Works held their kick-off luncheon, Wednesday, June 5, at the Apopka Community Center VFW Post 10147, 519 S Central Ave, Apopka. The luncheon…
Apopka firefighters qualify for challenge semifinals
The Apopka Fire Department Combat Challenge Relay Team qualified for the World Championships by advancing to the semifinals of the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge event on…
One Blood, Big Red Bus will host Pulse Remembrance Blood Drive
On the third anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that ended the lives of 49 people, One Blood is conducting the Pulse Remembrance Blood Drive in…
State official talks economic issues
Ken Lawson, executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, spoke this week to members of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce.
City files suit against former EMS billing company, saying city may have lost tens of thousands of $$$
At a City Council meeting on the same day, city attorney Joe Byrd told the City Council and the public that a company called NEB Group,…
Plans approved to replace insect-infested pine trees
Due to an insect infestation, these pine trees and others at the Northwest Recreation Complex will come down this summer.
Does hurricane season have you worried? With natural gas, you’ll have peace of mind!
Summer time in Central Florida can be the best of times… time to put your feet up and relax a little. Cook outside on your gas…
Darters play Spruce Creek, Evans in flagThe Apopka Chief
The team, long on potential but short on experience, had two games this week: a crucial district contest against Spruce Creek and Evans. Find out who…
Wekiva flag seeks deeper playoff diveThe Apopka Chief
The need to compete against state championship caliber teams as preparation for the state final-four was the most significant lesson the lone loss last season taught…
Apopka volleyball claims seed at district championshipThe Apopka Chief
Apopka, Dr. Phillips and Bishop Moore finished in a tie and atop the District 4 standings with 9-1 records. Seedings were decided in the same order…
Wekiva volleyball senior nightThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva High School boys volleyball team honored their seniors at their game against Windermere on Thursday, April 4.
Apopka volleyball senior nightThe Apopka Chief
(l-r) Colin Renaldo, Kevin Sanchez, Chase Breck, Asst. coach Julia Himberger, Head coach Nunni Domiguez, Huynh Mai, and manager Javier Sanchez were honored at senior night…
Specks slow down, but are still bitin’ locallyThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are havin’ some great weather, the fish are bitin’, and it’s still not too hot. A little bit of a breeze is blowin’…
First place relay teamThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School Special Olympics team participated in the Area 7 Special Olympics Summer Games on Saturday, March 30, at Wekiva High School. The 4x100…
Apopka High baseball team looking to right the shipThe Apopka Chief
The struggles are continuing for the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team. Find out how they performed and scored in games against Bullit East, Melbourne and the…
Loaves & Fishes raised nearly $9.5K at Walk for Hunger eventThe Apopka Chief
Loaves & Fishes, an Apopka faith-based social service organization, raised nearly $9,500 and drew in more than 65 individuals to walk three miles at the Walk…
WHS to perform The Wedding SingerThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva High School is presenting The Wedding Singer, and some faculty who are celebrity impersonators in the production are, (l-r), Krista Kelly (Olivia Newton-John); Delphenia Davis…