“A Night of Praise,” featuring Southern Gospel music, will be held Friday, February 15, at 7 p.m. at the Apopka Community Center/VFW, 519 S. Central Ave.,…
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The Music and Culinary departments of Wekiva High School recently got together to produce a formal dinner engagement with performances by the Jazz Band and Wekiva…
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The Kiddie Academy, on East Semoran Boulevard, invited Apopka Officer Tavhani Quarterman to visit for Professional Workers Week. Quarterman spoke to the kids about safety and…
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Marilyn Boyer (l) and Martha Kizer were the first place winners in the GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club local arts and crafts competition held January 15. The…
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Lovell Elementary School fifth grade teachers have chosen “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” as the book theme of the day during Literacy Week. Literacy week…
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In April 2018, the Board of County Commissioners authorized a study to determine the appropriate level of funding for children’s services in the county and how to best manage…
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A small flock of fulvous whistling-ducks swims along one of the canals next to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open Fridays through Sundays and…
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Based on the work of Dr. Ruby Payne, author of “A Framework for Understanding Poverty,” the workshop was created so attendees can better understand the culture…
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Kyle Becker (l) and Bill Arrowsmith (c), the city of Apopka’s representatives on the board of directors for the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, listen to…
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As part of the Apopka Police Department’s annual awards ceremony, two civilian employees were honored for their contributions to law enforcement service. Read more about what…
Apopka Christmas Parade set to step off this weekendThe Apopka Chief
The parade will follow the traditional route from Third Street north along Park Avenue to Votaw Road. The parade takes about two hours to complete.
Conjoined twins separated, come home to ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Twin sisters Jesi and Remi of Apopka came wailing into the world on May 15 as conjoined twins locked at the abdomen, the outline of the…
Three Apopka Blue Darter baseball players reap postseason accoladesThe Apopka Chief
Three Apopka Blue Darter baseball players have landed postseason honors.
Cold fronts are playin’ havoc with fishin’ in local lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgivin’ and hopefully you didn’t eat too much turkey. My family had a great Thanksgivin’ and, yes, I did overdo…
Wekiva Mustangs fall to Mandarin in regional finalThe Apopka Chief
The season was not supposed to end for the Wekiva Mustangs during the regional final (8A-1) round of the FHSAA postseason tournament and to the Mandarin…
Apopka Middle School boys, girls volleyball teams land in playoffsThe Apopka Chief
The boys and girls volleyball teams at Apopka Memorial Middle School will begin their playoffs on Monday, December 3.
Mustangs win first game of seasonThe Apopka Chief
One contest does not make a season. The tone needed for a successful season is set when winning the opener though.
Coach continues legacy of strong girls basketball at WekivaThe Apopka Chief
During Tommie Butts’ first five seasons at the helm of the Wekiva Mustangs, the names changed, but achieving success at the highest of levels did not.
Darters not overly excited about 8-4The Apopka Chief
Most high school football programs would brag about an 8-4 season that ended in the second round of the playoffs, especially when their offense averaged 343…
Pop Warner cheerleaders land berths in national eventThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Pop Warner Junior Pee Wee cheerleaders took first place last weekend during the regional competition held at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee