McKennzie Tucker, 17, has been cheerleading since four years old. She was on the Apopka Lions, the Apopka Raptors, and the All-Star Cheer Team before being…
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Wekiva cheerleader perseveres through rare spinal disorder
AHS chorus receives check from trust
Board members of the John Land Apopka Community Trust (JLACT) presented a check to Apopka High School (AHS) Darter Chorus director, Sandra Shafer (holding check) at…
Dewey Darter and Daisy Darter visit Wheatley Elementary
Apopka High School Student Government Association along with Dewey Darter and Daisy Darter visited Wheatley Elementary School to spread joy and deliver holiday toys to all…
Apopka Police Officer gives bicycle helmets to several students
Apopka Police Officer Robert Campbell, the school resource officer at Apopka Elementary School, wanted to surprise some of the kids at his school with a present…
Red-light cameras will go dark on New Year’s Eve
When the clock strikes midnight on Monday, December 31, not only will the ball drop in Times Square in New York City, but the red-light cameras…
VFW gives Christmas cheer to Apopka family
A few days before Christmas, Apopka resident Heaven Turner called the office of District 2 Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore. Find out how the VFW was…
Bear-resistant trash carts available for residents
Apopka passed an ordinance requiring residents that live within the bear management area to keep their garbage cans in a location that is inaccessible to bears…
City election dominated first three months of 2018
This is the first of a four part series reviewing the news of Apopka in 2018 written in the pages of The Apopka Chief. This week…
Past Orange County commissioners gather for special historical picture
In the picture at the top, the past six Orange County commissioners from District 2 (Northwest Orange County) posed for a picture on Saturday, December 22.…
Mosquitoes have family ties and, in turn, that can show how they’ll affect humans
Like humans, mosquitoes help shape who their children will grow up to be, and those patterns show how well mosquitoes can later transmit dangerous viruses to…
Russell Automotive, Inc. is a family business, providing expert auto care for over 37 yearsThe Apopka Chief
The people at Russell Automotive, Inc. understand that where you bring your vehicle for service is an important decision. After all, the safety and reliability of…
Apopka bowlers win district crownThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters’ drive for a sixth consecutive state championship got off to the best possible start last Tuesday, October 30.
Wekiva shuts out Blue Darters; likely district champThe Apopka Chief
Last year, the Wekiva Mustangs broke through, defeating the Apopka Blue Darters in football for the first time in 11 tries. This time, the Mustangs dominated…
Boy Scout Troop celebrates 60 years with special ceremonyThe Apopka Chief
Boy Scout Troop 211 of Apopka recently celebrated its 60th anniversary at the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. The celebration, which took place October 6,…
Apopka student is national debate tournament championThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School senior Brody Beauchamp won first place in Informative Speaking in the Blue Key Speech and Debate National Circuit Tournament Saturday, October 27, and…
Christmas bazaar is planned for this Saturday, November 3The Apopka Chief
An annual Christmas bazaar, This is Christmas will be held at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall in Apopka on Saturday, November 3, from 8:30…
Victory Church will host Dr. Mary Frances VaralloThe Apopka Chief
Victory Church of Apopka will host Dr. Mary Frances Varallo on Sunday, November 11, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Victory Church is located at 509…
Rotary pancakesThe Apopka Chief
The Rotary Pancake Supper was held at Wekiva High School on Friday, October 26 prior to the football game between the Wekiva Mustangs and Apopka Blue…
Apopka grad is selected as officer for Aggie ClubThe Apopka Chief
Alexa Wandrey of Apopka was recently elected to serve as an officer for the Connors State College (CSC) Aggie Club in the Division of Agriculture on…
Forman chosen as recreation directorThe Apopka Chief
A former operations manager for the city of Apopka Recreation Department is coming back to be the director of the Recreation Department.