Crowd-sourced data can tell us where bicyclists travel, a useful tool for traffic planners as they decide where to build roads and bike paths, new University…
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Specks are bitin’ in several lakes in area
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week. The fishin’ has been good to real good in most of the lakes in our area.…
Blue Darters keep winning despite missing two starters
Despite missing two starters who provide more than 21 combined points and nearly 14 rebounds per game, the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team won both…
Apopka girls soccer to vie for district title
Kickoff for the game against Dr. Phillips is scheduled for 7 p.m. today, Friday, February 1. The top-seeded Panthers are also the host for the district…
Apopka’s Christian Learning Academy celebrates basketball success
The boys and girls basketball teams from Christian Learning Academy of Apopka celebrated last season’s success of the girls team and also continued both teams’ success…
First NBA game
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…
A special time
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…
Apopkan part of top digital team
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…
Blue Darters down Wekiva again
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…
Two Blue Darters qualify for state meet
“From what has been seen by me, the lifters passion for the sport is beyond just wanting to compete,” Apopka coach Bill Caughell said.
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…