Two Apopka Raptors youth football teams have had outstanding seasons. The 8U team leads the age division in its district with a 9-1 record and the…
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Wekiva Mustangs fall to Rockledge in preseason game
From start to finish, the Wekiva’ Mustangs play was below par when compared to the capability when facing the Rockledge Raiders during the Preseason Classic.
Apopka Blue Darters win first preseason game, 65-60
Apopka got 21 points from senior Nate Louis and a double-double from junior Zach Anderson as the Blue Darters boys basketball team outlasted Lake Brantley, 65-60.
Tournament set to raise funds for swim safety scholarships
Apopka police officer Josean Velez and his wife Chrislie Lopez launched the Live for Brie Foundation last September in memory of their daughter Briseias “Brie” Velez,…
IFAS names 2018 Extension Advocate winner
Recently, UF/IFAS in Apopka awarded the 2018 Extension Advocate Award at its annual Dinner of Distinction. The award is given to a person or family that…
M (mustache) = Movember
Members of the Apopka Police Department are participating in No Shave November. Deputy Chief Randy Fernandez, (l), Police Chief Michael McKinley, (c), Captain Jerome Miller and…
WHS choir videos will air Christmas morning
On Monday, November 12, the Wekiva High School Varsity Choir recorded several holiday songs at the Channel 6 WKMG studio. These videos will air on Christmas morning. The…
Fall Owl Fest
On Saturday, November 10, the 13th annual Fall Owl Fest was held by the Avian Reconditiong Center, 323 Lester Rd., Apopka. One of the events was…
Scouts collect pounds of food
Scouts of the Apopka community collected 5,887 pounds of food for Loaves & Fishes, a faith-based social service organization in Apopka. Here, Scouts deliver the food…
Global ambassador
Zola Szerencses, Apopka resident and realtor at Keller Williams Winter Park, has been appointed to serve as a global ambassador for the National Association of Realtors…
After violent incidents involving students, Apopka police seeking more cooperation from schools, othersThe Apopka Chief
Following violent incidents where a very small number of Apopka High School students were involved both on campus and off campus, Apopka police are expressing frustration…
Chamber of Commerce honors its member businessThe Apopka Chief
To recognize businesses, leaders and first responders’ contributions to the community, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held its BBQ and Blues Chamber Business Awards on Thursday, September 20, at Apopka Community…
Apopka Historical Society, Museum work to raise funds for first school plaqueThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Historical Society is committed to preserving historical spots in Apopka. As a result, the members are working to have the site of the first…
Apopka Firefighter retiresThe Apopka Chief
City of Apopka Administrator, Edward Bass, (left), and Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale, (right), present Lt. Bill Stokes, of Fire Station 4, (center), with the golden…
Apopka Boy Scout Troop 211The Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School homecoming court was named this past week in preparation for next week’s homecoming activities.
Eagle Scouts will be honored as part of Troop 211’s 60th anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
Connor Larsen (l) and Adam Speck will receive their Eagle Scout awards after building this pedestrian bridge at Dream Lake Park in Apopka. Apopka Boy Scout…
New Apopka police officerThe Apopka Chief
The newest Apopka police officer was sworn in Tuesday, September 25, at City Hall. Here, Cindy Calixto is sworn in by Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley…
Gas district budget passedThe Apopka Chief
City Commissioner Kyle Becker (l) and citizen Bill Arrowsmith (c) listen to Fred Crabtree speak Monday, September 24, during the monthly meeting of the Lake Apopka…
Despite it being autumn, temperatures are still like summerThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, In case you missed it, I wanted to let everyone know that the first day of fall was September 22, which was last Saturday.…
Hot weather has hindered fishin’ for many in our areaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I thought when September got here that we were gonna see some cooler weather come our way. Well, it’s just as hot now as it was…