Just about a month ago, Mr. Nelson won the mayoral race over Mr. Joe Kilsheimer who just last term, ended former mayor John Land’s historic 61…
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Participants do chair exercises at the 12th annual City of Apopka Health and Fitness Fair on Saturday, April 21, at the Fran Carlton Center. Other highlights…
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The North Orange Republican Women, Federated (NORWF) entertained guest speaker Senator Denise Grimsley on Thursday, April 19, at the Tavern in Rock Springs Ridge, where over…
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Apopka Christian Academy (ACA) students attended the Spring Formal. The dance was held Saturday, April 21 and was themed “Light Up the Night”. The Spring Formal…
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Of the dozens of artists and crafters that will exhibit at the 57th annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29,…
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To date, Loaves & Fishes’ annual Walk for Hunger raised a total of $11,854, and attracted 77 walkers to participate.
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On Thursday, April 19, Wekiva High School held its annual spring concert in the school auditorium. Above, a student soloist sings while the high school choir…
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History is filled with individuals who changed its course for the better by going against the tides of popular opinion, often ending up alone and with…
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Former Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer (l) and former Apopka City Commissioner Diane Velazquez were given plaques of appreciation Monday, April 23, at the board meeting of…
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A 76-year-old Apopka man has been charged with attempted second degree murder and aggravated battery after police said he stabbed his neighbor while the two men…
Bass tournament included Family Expo and Fishin DerbyThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, The FLW tournament was this past weekend. It started Thursday, February 22. They weighed in at 3 p.m. Friday, February 23, and at 4…
Wekiva wrestling team has six in regional championship meetThe Apopka Chief
Steady progression has been the hallmark of the coach Lenin Vazquez era, which continued with the recently concluded 2018 season
There’s a reason Optical Eyeland has been voted #1 Optical and Eyewear business in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Always caring and always informing Optical Eyeland’s focus is to preserve the health and care of your eyesight, and their goal is to keep you informed…
Apopka girls lacrosse team battles Lake Mary PrepThe Apopka Chief
Kylie Crisman prepares to scoop the ball for the Blue Darters as she stays in front of a Lake Mary Prep player.
City Council candidates give opinions at townhall forum eventThe Apopka Chief
A townhall event was held Wednesday, February 28, at Highland Manor for candidates of Seat 1 for the Apopka City Council.
Volleyball team looking to improve at private schoolThe Apopka Chief
Legendary basketball coach Al McGuire once said, “Champions are made in the offseason.” For the Christian Learning Academy of Apopka girls volleyball team, those are words to…
Apopka baseball plays two games in past week’s actionThe Apopka Chief
After beginning the season in the Big Blue Bonanza hosted by the Lake Brantley Patriots on Friday, February 23, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team (3-1)…
Wekiva football coach, defensive lineman, others earn state honorsThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva Mustangs football coach Rich Bedesem (left, above) was named Class 8A coach of the year by FloridaHSFootball.com
Blue Darters in regional quarterfinalThe Apopka Chief
When Rodney Lubin hit a jumper 20 seconds into the second period, it gave the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team its biggest lead of the…
Apopka High School wrestling team sends six to state championship meetThe Apopka Chief
A total of six wrestlers qualifying for the state championship meet are the highest numbers the Apopka Blue Darters have achieved since 1988.