One-hundred-and-thirty years ago (1894), U.S. President Grover Cleveland signed the law that made Labor Day a federal holiday. Because of that law, millions of Americans will…
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Isai Arias, 23, of Apopka, on two felony charges of solicitation of a minor and transmission of harmful material.
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Three police officers -- Juan Sanchez, Dalton Maltby and Jordan Lara -- were sworn in on Tuesday, August 27, at Apopka City Hall by Apopka Police…
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are lookin’ forward to some R&R this Labor Day weekend. I’m sure it’s gonna…
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The 2024 regular season didn’t start as planned for Apopka as inclement weather forced last Friday night’s game on August 23, to be rescheduled. But knowing…
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The Wekiva Mustangs continue to renew the oldest of rivalries tonight, Friday, August 30, and as the road team against the West Orange Warriors. All but…
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Today Friday, August 30, the Apopka Blue Darter football team will face off against a familiar foe, The Evans Trojans. Last year Apopka faced off against…
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Facing the Olympia Titans on Friday, August 16, the Wekiva Mustangs began the Doug Gabriel era as strong as possible.
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For just a moment, forget everything you’ve ever thought of when it comes to church. Instead, picture a community of people who are striving together to…
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The historic pump house is an attraction at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, a one-way, 11-mile drive that meanders through the eastern portion of the District’s Lake…
Wekiva HS Class of 2024 graduatesThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva High School graduated its Class of 2024 at the University of Central Florida.
Bracy challenges Thompson on district residencyThe Apopka Chief
Former Senator Randolph Bracy III intends to file a lawsuit against Senator Geraldine F. Thompson, challenging her legal residency and therefore her qualification to run in…
Colbie Cagle catches 10 bass weighing in at more than 40 poundsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I don’t want to sound like a broken record but we need some rain. Our lakes are very low and some much-needed rain would…
APK basketball summer camp is important in fostering a communityThe Apopka Chief
Apopka is a city that revolves around youth sports and always has, and I feel like it’s important to highlight those who go out of their…
First session of Apopka’s basketball camp is a successThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School basketball team is once again running its summer basketball camp program at Apopka High School’s Joe A. Sterling Gymnasium.
Make sure your trees are ready to face the strong winds and heavy rains that come with tropical stormsThe Apopka Chief
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and forecasts indicate a highly active season because of warmer than normal sea surface temperatures and the…
Z.A.P.T. Elite honors graduating seniorsThe Apopka Chief
Seniors from 18 surrounding counties were honored on Sunday, May 19, at St. Paul AME Church for Z.A.P.T. Elite 54th Founders Day.
Apopka Woman’s Club installs new officers at meetingThe Apopka Chief
Nine new officers for the GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club were installed by Beverly Winesburgh at the monthly May 21 meeting at the First United Methodist Church…
‘Navy Mom Mary’ reminds significance of Memorial DayThe Apopka Chief
Whatever you do or say, don’t say “Happy Memorial Day,” according to “Navy Mom Mary” Ingrassia.
Apopka High School Class of 2024The Apopka Chief
Apopka High School graduated its Class of 2024 on Tuesday, May 28, at the Kia Center in Orlando. Wekiva High School had its commencement ceremony on…