An ethics complaint against former Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer was dismissed by the Florida Commission on Ethics. Find out what the original allegations were and why…
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Wekiva girls basketball team wins second state crown in six years
Every season ends with one team achieving in conjunction the special as well as exceptional claim of being the best-of-the-best and earning the right to wear…
Mustangs topple Miami in two overtimes for title
The final contest of the season for the Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team was also the most tangibly climatic and appropriate as 40 minutes, including two…
Midweek cool weather in the past as weekend to be warm
Hello Folks, I’m writing this on Wednesday and it’s cold again. I thought we were done with winter but here it is again. The good news…
Apopka youth tennis player seeking to spread wings
Apopka’s Jaleesa Leslie is looking to continue her tennis career and eventually become a professional player.
AMMS will play for county championship
Players, coaches, and others affiliated with the boys basketball team at Apopka Memorial Middle School celebrate the team’s Orange County 39-35 playoff semifinal victory over Gotha…
Blue Darters get outstanding outing from top pitcher
Last season as a junior, Apopka right-handed pitcher Caleb Stallings was a pleasant surprise for the Blue Darters, fashioning a 6-2 record…
Beazer Homes holds ribbon cutting
A ribbon cutting for the Lakeshore of Wekiva development built by Beazer Homes was held Friday, March 1, at 694 Primrose Willow Way, Apopka, just off…
Self-Help Credit Union opens
A Self-Help Credit Union branch office was opened February 22 with a ribbon cutting. Holding the large scissors is Geannina Hiraldo, branch manager. Next to her…
JDog Junk Removal has ribbon cutting
JDog Junk Removal celebrated its ribbon cutting on Friday, March 1. Pictured are, (front row, l-r), Chamber Ambassador Derek Ryan, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, Chamber ambassador…
Former Darter will play in all-star gameThe Apopka Chief
Martez Ivey, University of Florida and former Apopka Blue Darters offensive lineman, has accepted an invitation to play in the 94th East-West Shrine Game
Apopka girls wrestling team continuing with solid seasonThe Apopka Chief
Another solid finish at the state level is within sight for the Apopka Blue Darters.
Establishing new standards is goal for Wekiva girls wrestlingThe Apopka Chief
New standards as the tangible measurement of continuous progress since the establishment of the program was the final analysis of the 2017-18 season for the Wekiva…
Basketball king for weekend at AHSThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team will host the ninth annual Metro vs. Florida Challenge today, Friday, January 18, Saturday, January 19, and Monday, January…
Darters clinch top spot in district tourneyThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team secured the top seed in the District 9A-3 postseason tournament.
Cystic Fibrosis benefitThe Apopka Chief
Central Florida police and firefighters competed in the second annual Cops vs. Firefighters for Cystic Fibrosis event. Read more on what the first responders endured during…
AES implements ‘house’ system of studentsThe Apopka Chief
At the beginning of the school year, Apopka Elementary School implemented a house system that is modeled after the houses in the popular “Harry Potter” book…
Night of Praise will feature Southern Gospel musicThe Apopka Chief
“A Night of Praise,” featuring Southern Gospel music, will be held at the Apopka Community Center/VFW. Sponsored by Turning Point Ministry, the event is a fundraiser…
AFD engineer Hutsell retiresThe Apopka Chief
Correction: In the January 11 edition of The Apopka Chief, we published the incorrect last name for Mary Jo Hutsell. We apologize for the error. Apopka…
Artist of the month, Georgia Williams, share many storiesThe Apopka Chief
Whether it’s through art, dance, or even a book, Georgia Williams has a handful of creative outlets to tell her lifetime of stories. Find out where…