Anne Nelson, a lifelong resident of the Apopka community, has been working for the same school since she returned to the city 41 years ago following…
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Wekiva’s baseball season ends after game against to Patriots
Yet, that six-run margin of the District 9A-3 championship tournament first round contest marked perhaps the best effort of a season which saw only three victories.
District tournament semifinal game postponed as lights go out during Blue Darters-Patriots contest
Normally, rain plays havoc with baseball games, but Wednesday, May 2, it wasn’t Mother Nature that caused issues in a District 9A-3 tournament semifinal contest between…
Staying hydrated
Players take a break to get water Monday, April 30, during spring practice for the Apopka Blue Darters football team. The Blue Darters hold spring practice…
Senior night is perfect for Apopka baseball
For the eight seniors on the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team, their final home game of the regular season couldn’t have had a better outcome.
Grandmother’s story of pain and triumph inspires author
Dr. LaToya Hicks, an Apopka High School graduate currently residing in Atlanta, Ga., will host a signing event for her book “Life Ain’t Been No Crystal…
WHS agriscience magnet students tour Kennedy Space Center
On Wednesday April 25, Wekiva High School went on a field trip to the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island.
Denim day for awareness
Apopka City Hall participates in the Victim Service Center’s “Denim Day” on Wednesday, April 25, to raise awareness about sexual assault and to show support for…
APD secretary retires
After 27 years working for the Apopka Police Department (APD), Shari Major, 57, celebrated with a retirement party on Friday, April 27 at the APD building,…
WHS student to attend educational program in Costa Rica
A Wekiva High School sophomore has been accepted and will be spending part of her summer on a Service, Hike, and Homestay Outward Bound educational program…
Wekiva High students take part in walkoutThe Apopka Chief
WHS joined several schools throughout the Orange County Public Schools district and the nation in the March 14 commemoration, which set aside 17 minutes out of…
Fair weathers weekend just fineThe Apopka Chief
As the 17th annual Apopka Fair progressed, the backdrop provided by the spring weather only got better.
Legislature gives city $1 million for new roadThe Apopka Chief
Florida legislators approved a statewide budget on Sunday, March 11, that includes $1 million in funding for the city of Apopka’s proposed Harmon Road extension.
Specks and bass are plentiful in area lakes and riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I missed y’all last week due to a computer glitch. I’m usin’ my grandson’s laptop to write my article this week. Well, the fishin’…
Nelson’s Insurance Services can help with your personal or commercial insuranceThe Apopka Chief
At Nelson’s Insurance Services, they understand the needs of the community for affordable insurance with great customer service. Bryan Nelson, the owner and president of Nelson’s…
1st Performance Automotive is dedicated to perfection and will beat other estimatesThe Apopka Chief
Since opening in 2009, 1st Performance Automotive has been providing quality, affordable repairs. They have received many positive comments such as “The owner is very accommodating…
Wekiva High Special Olympians participate in track meetThe Apopka Chief
Representing Wekiva High School at the Special Olympia track and field competition on February 24 at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando were, (l-r), Joshua Alonso, Dominick…
Blue Darters play three over the weekThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball play three games this past week, play Lake Brantley in the first District 9A-3 contest of the season for both teams.
Apopka High wrestlers set new program standardsThe Apopka Chief
A host of new standards were set by the Apopka Blue Darters wrestling team during the 2017-18 season.
Apopka High boys lacrosse continuing to improveThe Apopka Chief
A new season greeted the Apopka Blue Darters boys lacrosse team with a change at the top