The Apopka Blue Darters boys’ volleyball team took on the Dr. Phillips on Tuesday, March 26, in a well-fought match. Find out how the Darters performed.…
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Blue Darters vs. Osceola
Find out which baseball team toppled the other for a score of 5-1. Read about Apopka’s overall record, their victories and losses in games against West…
Wekiva girls grapple way at state championship
The Wekiva Mustangs girls wrestling team placed at the recent state championship meet held at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando. Find out how they ranked…
Apopka High softball team falls
More than half of the regular season contests had been played before the Apopka Blue Darters suffered a loss and the District 9A-3 standings became much…
District, regional championship team
The Apopka Blue Darters weightlifting team shows off its trophies from the Metro Conference West Division meet, the District 2A-10 competition, and the Region 2A-5 meet.…
Special night set to honor former Apopka HS coach
Apopka Blue Darter baseball and the community of Apopka will honor college baseball legend Pete Dunn with a special “Pete Dunn Night” at Jay Barnes Field…
Dying pine trees will be removed from recreation complex area
These pine trees and the hundreds of others will be removed from the Northwest Recreation Complex. Read this article on page 1A and find out why…
Full-time director sought for museum
Though the society has been diligent in the museum’s upkeep, …the museum still needs a full-time director to keep up with the museum’s growth. Read more on…
Apopka police recover a stolen car, make large pot, guns bust
While having a stolen car under surveillance, Apopka police uncovered a large-scale drug operation. Find out how much drugs and stolen items were recovered and who…
Orange County looks to 2020 Census
Orange County launched its yearlong 2020 Census campaign with the intention of getting as many individuals counted as possible so the maximum federal government dollars could…
Celebrating Valentine’s DayThe Apopka Chief
The GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club celebrated Valentine’s Day this week with the Apopka firefighters. All six stations were treated with sweets from club members.
Spelling Bee winnerThe Apopka Chief
First grader Niegelys Rolon won the Lovell Elementary School Script School-Wide Spelling Bee.
Homelessness addressed at local forumThe Apopka Chief
Faith, community, and business leaders convened at Apopka City Hall on Friday, February 8, to figure out the best-coordinated strategies for addressing homelessness.
Badcock donates to Pregnancy CenterThe Apopka Chief
During its grand opening celebration on Friday, February 8, Badcock Home Furniture & More, 771 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, donated $2,500 to the Apopka Pregnancy…
Looking for a meal?The Apopka Chief
An alligator keeps an eye on things along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive near the pumphouse on the north shore of Lake Apopka. The wildlife drive…
Four Habitat for Humanity homes dedicatedThe Apopka Chief
Four families and the community celebrated the completion of four more Habitat for Humanity houses as each new homeowner was presented a house key, a Bible,…
Hospital’s growth mirrors that of the Apopka communityThe Apopka Chief
After 18 months of construction, the new Florida Hospital campus opened on December 13, 2017. Read more on the new hospital’s service to the community in…
Levee work on Lake ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
The St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board has approved a contract for work to reconstruct about 4.7 miles of levee on the east side…
Man sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for crimes committed in Apopka, EustisThe Apopka Chief
An Orlando man was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison. Read on to find out what Cedrick Gant was charged with.
Apopka BBQ Showdown draws more than 100 barbecue teams and 50 steak cookoff teamsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka BBQ Showdown was held February 9. Read more on the event and find out how each team placed. See page 8A.