City Commissioner Nick Nesta hosted a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 12, in the Apopka City Hall Council Chambers.
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Former golf course at Errol Estate is on market for $7.5M
After years of struggling with what to do with it, 5th Hole Investments LLC put the former golf course at Errol Estate on the market for…
Public says state committed ‘dereliction of duty’ in protecting state’s springs
The public called out the DeSantis administration for its “dereliction of duty” from protecting the state’s springs.
Horticulture expert honored
Liz Felter was awarded the 2024 Gene A. Batson Award on Tuesday, September 10, at Highland Manor in Apopka at the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association…
Event raises awareness of rare medical condition
In honor of September as Chiari Malformation Awareness Month, an event took place at Apopka City Hall on Friday, September 13, when the building was lit…
Apopka girls volleyball takes loss against Sanford Seminoles
Isabella McCarthey watches as a teammate passes a ball during Apopka’s loss to Seminole on September 17. See more photos on page 10B.
FWC holds annual Fish Art Contest for grades K-12
Hello Folks, I can hardly wait for Sunday. That will be the first day of “Fall.” I’m ready for some cooler weather. I know it’s not…
Blue Darters dominate West Port in Homecoming win
The Apopka Blue Darters ran up the scoreboard last week in homecoming victory over district rival West Port High School.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Continues to Lend a Helping Hand
As inflation and rising costs continue to strain budgets, energy disconnections have become an unfortunate reality for many Americans, but there’s hope! At Lake Apopka Natural…
The Mustangs trample the Eustis Panthers
The final score of reflected the lethal explosiveness and thoroughness with which the Wekiva Mustangs defeated the Eustis Panthers on Friday, September 13.
A new age of high school sports: A look inside FHSAA NILThe Apopka Chief
Well, I’m sure you have heard about it by now, but the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) unanimously passed the Name Image and Likeness (NIL)…
Apopka Pop Warner is the foundation of Blue Darter footballThe Apopka Chief
This week I got to spend some time with the Apopka Pop Warner football program for their annual off-season conditioning. I saw the grassroots of Blue…
June 2024 ObituariesThe Apopka Chief
JUNE 21, 2024 Joan K. Alsup, 86, of Apopka, passed away on June 13, 2024. Joan was born in 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, to Charles and…
All Transmission World is a Total Car Care Shop serving trucks, cars, and company fleetsThe Apopka Chief
The school year has come to an end. For many people, this means summer vacations, trips to the mountains, camping excursions or simple weekend adventures. Whatever…
Vision Car Wash has grand openingThe Apopka Chief
Vision Car Wash held its grand opening on Friday, May 31, which included a tour of the facility.
Garden Club installs officersThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka Installs 2024-2025 Board.
OCPS leaders discuss district’s progress in State of SchoolsThe Apopka Chief
For the first time, OCPS superintendent Dr. Maria Vazqeuez and Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs share delivery of the 2024 State of the Schools…
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…