Central Florida Metro SWAT, which is made up of five local police agencies, including Apopka Police Department, had new operators attend and graduate from Lake County…
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Fresh foods give much more nutritional punch than processed foods
Nutrients from fresh foods give you “more bang for your nutritional buck,” says a registered dietitian with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural…
Dr. Morgan’s unique touch to patient care is a reflection from times past
Older adults often can benefit from health care that is tailored to their changing needs by a physician who limits their practice to the care of…
Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team ready for state semifinals
The 2019 state final-four will be the fourth over the last six seasons in which the Wekiva Mustangs are still a part of the field.
Apopka High Special Olympians
The Apopka High School Special Olympics track team participated in the Special Olympics Orange County Summer Games Saturday, February 23.
Christian Learning Academy of Apopka has all-state basketball players
Florida Christian Conference all-state members.
Wekiva High Special Olympians participate in county track meet
Special Olympians from Wekiva High School are, (l-r), Dominic Johnson, two first places; Elier Montes De Oca, one second place; Joshua Gozar, one second place and…
Big chains of lakes have been very good for anglers
Hello Folks, I hope you had a chance to get on the water over the weekend and do some fishin’ that has been really good in…
State wrestlers
The Apopka High School girls wrestling team took eighth place out of 94 schools at the state championship meet and Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando.…
AHS top athletes
The Apopka High School Baptiste Orthodontics Athletes of the Month for January were honored recently. Shown are, (l-r), Russell Wambles, AHS athletic director; Harmony Cullen, girls…
Four-year varsity player Nate Louis breaks 1,000-point barrier for DartersThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball coach Scott Williams is in his 26th year of coaching high school basketball in the talent-rich state of Florida. Before this…
Mustangs thump Freedom, 63-4The Apopka Chief
During what has become a very difficult season, the Wekiva Mustangs most recent victory was much needed.
AHS girls soccer thumps Lake Howell, 7-1The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team whipped Lake Howell, 7-1, on Tuesday, January 8, running the overall record to 9-4. Brook Schulz battles a Lake…
Blue Darters fall to Lk. Brantley, 4-0The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys soccer team fell to Lake Brantley, 4-0, in a match played on Monday, January 7. A numerical roster for Apopka was…
Wekiva High student brings joy to families in JamaicaThe Apopka Chief
A Wekiva High School junior spearheaded a drive to bring joy to fire survivors in Jamaica this past holiday season. Shanelle White, 16, a WHS junior,…
Author Mary Flynn shares Disney secrets with new bookThe Apopka Chief
For nearly 15 years, award-winning author Mary Flynn traveled the country and the world as a Disney Institute teacher and keynote speaker on Leadership and Service…
Paraprofessional earns scholarshipThe Apopka Chief
On Wednesday, January 9, ESE paraprofessional Ishmael Grandison (l) was awarded the Melody Burton Scholarship for Future Teachers, established in 1995 by the OCPS Foundation. The…
Member of the YearThe Apopka Chief
Holly Gondera was voted Women’s Council of Realtors Orlando Regional 2018 Member of the Year. Gondera is the CEO/Managing Broker at HAUS Real Estate.
Liz Felter, ‘the plant whisperer,’ visits Diagnostic Plant ClinicThe Apopka Chief
At the UF/IFAS Diagnostic Plant Clinic in Apopka, Liz Felter gazes at the tomato plant and considers it quietly for a few seconds. Stroking the discolored…
Chasing warblers and drawing nature are part of Birding FestivalThe Apopka Chief
The annual North Shore Birding Festival will be held Friday, January 18, through Monday, January 21, on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The Orange Audubon…