Joe Chealey, a 2013 Apopka High School graduate, played in his first career NBA game on Wednesday, January 30, scoring two points for the Charlotte Hornets…
Author
Author
The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
Longtime Apopka resident Prince Pollard stands with his great-grandson Shyde Orr as the youngster fishes. Pollard said they didn’t catch a big bass but still had…
The Apopka Chief
Apopka High School graduate Michael Alfano (far right) stands with co-workers from Atlanta United FC after they were named the 2018 Digital Team of the Year…
The Apopka Chief
When all was said and done, the more the performances change, the more the performances remain the same was the theme when Apopka’s cross-town rivals met…
The Apopka Chief
“From what has been seen by me, the lifters passion for the sport is beyond just wanting to compete,” Apopka coach Bill Caughell said.
The Apopka Chief
When taking on the Dr. Phillips Panthers, preventing two consecutive losses from becoming three was top priority for the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team.
The Apopka Chief
The Baptiste Orthodontics Athletes of the Month for November and December for Apopka High School were given their awards this week at the school.
The Apopka Chief
FastSigns of Apopka, a local sign and visual graphics provider, was recognized as a top-performing center at the 2019 FastSigns International Convention recently held in Orlando.…
The Apopka Chief
An event will be held Saturday, February 16, at 1 p.m. at Freedom Ministries Church regarding various topics involving law enforcement. Melvin L. Birdsong, a minister…
The Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka hosted an event to spread bear awareness and help educate the community on the importance of recycling and bear carts. The event…
Wekiva girls basketball team handles West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
Heading into the second half of the District 9A-3 championship tournament final while holding a 20-point lead, a 23-3 record and ranked inside the state’s top-three…
There are some great memories Darlington leaves with usThe Apopka Chief
While we’re heavy into winter sports in our local high schools these days, with the announcement this week that Rick Darlington was leaving as Apopka High…
Youth football team competing in national eventThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Raptors 8u football team is competing this weekend in the AAU national tournament in Davenport. The team won the FYFCL regional championship after taking…
Blue Darters win two games in early-season tourneyThe Apopka Chief
The Braves hit a trio of three-pointers in the first period to take a 10-4 lead over the Blue Darters, but Apopka held Boone to just…
Unshaven officersThe Apopka Chief
Throughout November, Apopka police officers participated in an event to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s health in general. Participating officers donated money to forego…
AHS band holds annual Winter Prism ConcertThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School band will hold its annual Winter Prism Concert today, Friday, December 7, at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. The school is…
Festival of Trees openingThe Apopka Chief
The Festival of Trees was opened on Sunday, December 2, with a tree lighting ceremony at the Museum of Apopkans, 122 East Fifth Street. The museum…
OCPS Superintendent Barbara Jenkins receives awardThe Apopka Chief
Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins of Orange County Public Schools is 2018’s “Outstanding Superintendent Communicator,” an honor handed out by the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association…
Apopka High football coach leaves for Alabama positionThe Apopka Chief
Rick Darlington, who led the Blue Darters to three football state championships, resigned his position at Apopka High this week to become the head football coach…
New county commissioner, county mayor sworn inThe Apopka Chief
The new Orange County mayor, three new county commissioners, and one returning commissioner were sworn in at the 2018 Oath of Office Ceremony at the Orange…