The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team will host the ninth annual Metro vs. Florida Challenge today, Friday, January 18, Saturday, January 19, and Monday, January…
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The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team secured the top seed in the District 9A-3 postseason tournament.
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Central Florida police and firefighters competed in the second annual Cops vs. Firefighters for Cystic Fibrosis event. Read more on what the first responders endured during…
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At the beginning of the school year, Apopka Elementary School implemented a house system that is modeled after the houses in the popular “Harry Potter” book…
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“A Night of Praise,” featuring Southern Gospel music, will be held at the Apopka Community Center/VFW. Sponsored by Turning Point Ministry, the event is a fundraiser…
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Correction: In the January 11 edition of The Apopka Chief, we published the incorrect last name for Mary Jo Hutsell. We apologize for the error. Apopka…
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Whether it’s through art, dance, or even a book, Georgia Williams has a handful of creative outlets to tell her lifetime of stories. Find out where…
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The Apopka High School wind symphony students represented the school and community at the Florida Music Educators Association’s all-state clinics in Tampa. Find out which students…
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'I Have a Dream' by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. can be found on pages 1D-2D. Read about his life and legacy on page…
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The Apopka City Council approved a road closure schedules on McGee Avenue and East Sixth Street to allow roadway improvements as part of the downtown city…
SGA members help at churchThe Apopka Chief
Student Government Association members from Apopka High School helped to serve Thanksgiving dinner at First Baptist Church of Apopka on Monday, November 19. The SGA members…
WWII marker found, preserved in Kit Land Nelson ParkThe Apopka Chief
As crews worked over the past several weeks to put in walking trails around Kit Land Nelson Park in downtown Apopka, they came across a concrete…
Land family reunionThe Apopka Chief
The family of the late Mayor John H. Land celebrated a family reunion in Apopka with lots of fun and many memories of the past. The…
Groundbreaking held for hotel at city center next to Highland ManorThe Apopka Chief
The groundbreaking for a Hilton Garden Inn hotel adjacent to Highland Manor for the Apopka city center marked progress for the development of the local go-to…
County commissioner learns a lot in 7 monthsThe Apopka Chief
Rod Love, president/CEO of Community Synergy Group, Inc., said his seven months as a public official has changed his approach in dealing with community issues and…
Taste of Apopka has new categories for awardsThe Apopka Chief
A mix of new restaurants in the Apopka area and more recognizable establishments won in judged categories at the 13th annual Taste of Apopka on Thursday,…
Toys, funds sought for youngstersThe Apopka Chief
A nonprofit toy donation organization based in Apopka that a local television meteorologist and his wife launched in 2014 has been growing every year, going from…
An extra special Thanksgiving meal at Wekiva High SchoolThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva High School culinary program provided a delicious Thanksgiving luncheon for the school staff on Thursday, November 15. Chef Bates is shown inspecting the final set…
College student from Apopka receives $10,000 scholarshipThe Apopka Chief
Apopka native Annaya Morrison added to her thankful list on Saturday, November 17, when she was awarded a $10,000 McDonald’s True to the HBCU Scholarship just…
Cooler weather likely to put a damper on fishin’ in Central Florida’s lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We had another great week of fishin’ and great weather. I hope you have enjoyed the warmer weather as by the time you read this fishin’ article, the cold weather…