Special Olympians from Wekiva High School, (l-r), Brian Matthews, Dave Fussaint, and Dominic Miller participated Saturday, March 10, at East River High School.
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Wekiva High Special Olympians do well at track and field meet
Apopka Blue Darters girls lacrosse team compete on senior night
Several Blue Darters surround the goal as they play defense against the Knights on Monday, March 12.
Among Orange County’s best
The Wolf Lake Middle School boys basketball team played for the Orange County championship on Thursday, March 15, in a game played past press time. The…
Darters play against Lake Brantley, West Orange in district games
Apopka catcher Austin Reed tags out West Orange’s Joseph Coffey in a play at the plate during the second inning of the Blue Darters’ 4-2 victory…
Mustangs face Olympia in District 9A-3, Metro Conference game
The Wekiva Mustangs baseball team hosted the Olympia Titans on March 7. After facing Lake Brantley Thursday, March 15, in another district game played past press…
Bryan Nelson elected mayor in landslide; two City Council races headed to a runoff
During the campaign, Nelson, 59, hammered home his message about the city budget and the city’s reserves, as well as the red-light cameras, which he pledges…
Award-winning author visits Wekiva High School
Pictured, (l-r), are Sarah Bates, Joyce Poole, Jessica Brevil, Jeff Zentner, Nathalie Doralus and Sarah Qronfleh. Zentner visited Wekiva High School to speak with students there.
Boy Scouts mark storm drains to protect Apopka waterways
In this photo, Boy Scouts from Troop 211 in Apopka canvassed neighborhoods – specifically in subdivisions around Lake Marshall – with a message to help protect…
Going for a spin
Carnival rides like this one, called the yo-yo, abounded at the 17th annual Apopka Fair that ran from Thursday, March 8, through Sunday, March 11, at…
Dream Lake School chess players place in tournament
Dream Lake Elementary entered the North Learning Community Chess Tournament and won first and third place! This is the first chess tournament the Dream Lake Chess…
Sweetwater Car Wash & Express Oil Change is an environmentally friendly car washThe Apopka Chief
Sweetwater Car Wash & Express Oil Change is a member of WaterSavers®. When you wash your car on pavement, the rinse water runoff – along with…
For 31 years, the Optical Eyeland staff has provided quality eye care and superior serviceThe Apopka Chief
Always caring and always informing…for 31 years, Optical Eyeland’s focus has been to be there to help preserve the health and care of your eyesight. Family…
Arrowsmith Realty, Inc. is ‘Your Hometown Real Estate Professional’The Apopka Chief
The proliferation of online real estate information makes it easier than ever to be an informed consumer when buying or selling a home. Yet the digital…
Sheeler Auto Repair encourages preventive maintenance before traveling this summerThe Apopka Chief
The school year has come to an end, which means summer road trips and vacations are just around the corner. Now is the time to visit…
When choosing an auto repair specialist, make Sheeler Auto Repair your first choiceThe Apopka Chief
In case you’re confused about the sign out front, or lack of, thanks to Irma, don’t worry… Sheeler Auto Repair is still there and open for…
Tree falls into house, destroys bedroom before Irma’s arrivalThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka man and his mother had a close call when an oak tree smashed through their split-level house only hours before Hurricane Irma approached Central…
Recovery at the Hope Conference offers hope to resolve addictionsThe Apopka Chief
“He has an outstanding testimonial and specializes in straight talk for the youth and you,” a church spokeswoman said about Reverend Bruce Kinchens, the guest speaker.
Cleaning up after IrmaThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School baseball team picked up storm debris at the Northwest Recreation Complex. Son and mother Blake Burgett and Holly Condrey bag the debris…
Senator visits ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson visited Taylor Apartments in South Apopka to help feed the residents there.