The Apopka High School Special Olympics basketball team played in the Special Olympic Florida Southeast Region Basketball Tournament in Tavares…
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Special Olympics team finishes second
Christian school’s basketball teams playing for state championship
The state semifinal for each Apopka team was held Thursday, February 14, past press time at Providence Christian School in Riverview.
Apopka baseball has high goals for season
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team has some pretty lofty goals for the upcoming 2019 25-game season
Specks are pretty hot right now in many area lakes
Hello Folks, By the time you read this report, half of February will be over. I don’t know about you but as I get older, it seems to me that the time…
Wekiva girls fall in district title contest
All four district teams are ranked among the state’s top-41 and notched at least 18 wins during the regular season.
Second season with coach should see improvement for Wekiva
Last season was the first with Will King at the helm of the Wekiva Mustangs baseball team.
Badcock Home & Furniture holds ribbon cutting
Badcock Home Furniture & More held a ribbon cutting Friday, February 8, for its new store at 771 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka.
Math teacher receives grant
Hai-Anh Nguyen, mathematics teacher at Wekiva High School, recently received a $2,000 grant for her aquaponics program.
Apopkan, G. Mike McGraw is the 2019 secretary of Florida Realtors
G. Mike McGraw, an Apopka resident and a broker-associate with Re/Max Central Realty in Lake Mary, has been installed as 2019 secretary of Florida Realtors, the…
Guitarist, songwriter will present mini concert
Ken Chrispens, a self-taught guitarist, singer and prolific songwriter, will present a mini concert at GraceWorx Community Church this Saturday, February 16.
Russell Automotive, Inc. wants to make sure you have a safe and happy holiday seasonThe Apopka Chief
With the prices of plane tickets increasing, more people are opting to drive for the holidays than ever before. When you’re heading to celebrate with family…
Know before you buy – tips for choosing your next new applianceThe Apopka Chief
When browsing through aisles of stoves, water heaters and laundry units, you’ve likely come across the EnergyGuide label, a bright yellow sticker found on most appliances.…
Wekiva wrestlers take first place at Deltona tourneyThe Apopka Chief
Excitement developed for Wekiva wrestlers from the potential of the program entering a new era of success and so far has been realized with an unprecedented…
Six Mustangs sign college football scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
The college football early-signing day on Wednesday, December 19, wasn’t the norm for the Wekiva Mustangs. Six players is the most ever signing at the same…
Darters down Ocoee, Master’s Academy to win seventh straightThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters downed Metro Conference foe Ocoee High 42-33 and toppled Seminole County’s Master’s Academy 58-48 to bulk the record to 7-1.
Rolson will change some things, but not core valuesThe Apopka Chief
While he doesn’t expect the core values of the Apopka High School football program to change, newly named AHS head football coach Jeff Rolson does see…
Apopka Commissioner Alexander Smith hosts holiday giveawayThe Apopka Chief
City Commissioner Alexander H. Smith hosted a holiday giveaway of hams to 226 preregistered community residents on Monday, December 17 at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building.…
Operation Blue SantaThe Apopka Chief
As Christmas approaches, Apopka police officers actively seek out families who are in need during the holiday season. In Operation Blue Santa, the officers deliver gifts…
Good News Kids Club outreach of Word of Life Church held Christmas event for kidsThe Apopka Chief
Good News Kids Club, an outreach of Word of Life Church Apopka and directed by Jeanne Bowser, kicked off its 15th year on Saturday, December 15.…
Dream Lake MAGIC graduatesThe Apopka Chief
Dream Lake Elementary School graduated its fifth graders from the MAGIC program on Wednesday, December 19. MAGIC (Mentoring, Advising, Guiding, and Instructing Children) is a program teaching fifth…