Christine Moore overcame primary frontrunner Patricia Rumph to win the race for the Orange County Commission District 2 seat, and Melissa Mitchell Byrd won the battle…
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The truck and trailer hauling the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall receives a water salute from the Apopka Fire Department on Wednesday, November 7. For more about…
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Brothers Doug Bankson (l) and Joe Bankson, (r) along with their father, Roger Bankson, sing Wednesday, November 7, during the program commemorating the arrival of the…
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A great egret stalks its dinner recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive is open from sunrise to sundown on Fridays, Saturdays,…
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Former Apopka City Commissioner Billie Dean (r) was one of those holding signs at a precinct on Tuesday, November 6, Election Day. For more about the…
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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an orientation on local American politics to a group of Swedish professionals, who wanted to learn more about American politics. Organized by former Florida Senator…
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Hello Folks, Oh my gosh! Can you believe this great weather we are havin’ right now? I was beyond needin’ some cool weather. It’s here and I’m happy,…
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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…
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The Apopka Blue Darters’ drive for a sixth consecutive state championship got off to the best possible start last Tuesday, October 30.
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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…
Apopka High swimmers down ColonialThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls swim team downed the Colonial Grenadiers 143-70 on Wednesday, May 12, at Orlando’s Englewood Pool.
Darters have tough rebound game aheadThe Apopka Chief
The Darters will host the Panthers today, Friday, September 14, at 7 p.m. in a Metro Conference game at Roger Williams Field.
Lakeland uses Apopka issues on special teams to win, 37-20The Apopka Chief
Early special-teams miscues by Apopka led to Lakeland having scored 13 points with just one offensive play run and the visiting Dreadnaughts turned that into a…
Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthThe Apopka Chief
On Wednesday, September 12, the city of Apopka issued a proclamation proclaiming September in Apopka as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Ron Clark, revolutionary educator, spoke at an Apopka High keynoteThe Apopka Chief
With his offbeat way of dressing, animated gestures and vivid stories about his professional experience and philosophy, educator Ron Clark is unlike any personnel in his field. The co-founder of the Ron Clark Academy,…
September 11 Ceremony at City HallThe Apopka Chief
The program commemorating the 17th anniversary of the tragedy that happened on September 11, 2001, took place on the steps in front of Apopka’s City Hall,…
City of Apopka remembers 9/11The Apopka Chief
On Tuesday, September 11, the city of Apopka hosted a brief memorial service remembering the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, on the front lawn of…
Miss Florida will emcee Miss Apopka pageantThe Apopka Chief
Young women are invited to apply as contestants for this fall’s Miss Apopka Scholarship Pageant. The application deadline is Saturday, September 15. The new Miss Florida, Taylor Tyson, will…
Festival will honor childhood cancer victims and familiesThe Apopka Chief
The Golden Warrior Festival to honor those who have been affected by childhood cancer will be held Saturday, September 15, from noon to 5 p.m. at…
Demolition of old Florida Hospital Apopka beginsThe Apopka Chief
Demolition on the interior of the old Florida Hospital Apopka campus has begun and the tearing down of the 52-year-old building should begin soon, hospital officials…