Three employees at the McDonald’s restaurant at 233 E. Main St., in downtown Apopka were given commendations by the Apopka Police Department for their efforts in…
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Game goes to OT for Wekiva boys in district semifinal
The Wekiva boys basketball team faced the West Orange Warriors.
Associates in Dermatology has been Apopka’s local dermatology practice for the last five years
“From practice to research and outreach, I’ve devoted my career to one goal,” says Dr. Steppie, a board-certified physician with residencies in internal medicine,…
Warmer weather means specks are bitin’ in area lakes
Hello Folks, Well, the weather is warmin’ up and we got some rain on Super Bowl Sunday so all is well for catchin’ some fish. Folks…
Nine Blue Darters sign scholarships
Posing after signing their papers are, (l-r), Shaderrick Bradford, Boris Lewis, Chance Bush, Ed Montilus, Spyncer Chamber, head coach Rick Darlington, Steve Billings-Larson, William Barnes, Drez…
State runner-up
Wekiva High School’s cheer team received runner-up recognition in the small squad, non-tumbling division in the FHSAA State Cheerleading Competition that took place in Gainesville.
Two football, four total sign scholarships at Wekiva High
Two athletes from other sports joined two football players for signing day on Wednesday, February 7. Shown are, (l-r), Courtney Chisholm, Barry University softball; Brandon Williams,…
Mustangs honor girls basketball seniors
The Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team honored its seniors on Thursday, February 1. Shown with family, coaches, and school administrators are seniors, (l-r), Lyanna Johnson, Rowan…
Apopka plays against Lake Mary in regional soccer action
Kristen Khouri’s hair blocks her vision for an instant during the game.
Wekiva High School splits two games in one week
Jeremy Johnson drives toward the bucket in the game against Leesburg. Find out which team won this game.
Checking out the viewThe Apopka Chief
Something has grabbed the attention of three sandhill cranes in an Apopka subdivision.
Porsche Club donates foodThe Apopka Chief
The Porsche Club of America brought over 30 cars loaded with food, such as one car shown here, to Loaves & Fishes for Fill Your Frunks…
Tips offered to help Floridians make most of charitable contributionsThe Apopka Chief
In advance of Giving Tuesday, which is on November 29, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is offering tips to help Floridians make the most of…
A big bass sound from the Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
Sousaphone players from the Apopka Blue Darters marching band play during the halftime show of the Apopka-Timber Creek playoff football game.
Hope CommUnity Center opens second locationThe Apopka Chief
The Hope CommUnity Center opened its second location in Apopka, in the location of the former Apopka Family Learning Center.
Apopka Rotary Club welcomes two new members to organizationThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Rotary Club President Deb Perez welcomes new member Richard King (l), an Apopka pastor, and his sponsor, member Fred Brummer. And also new member Alice…
Successful season comes to a halt for MustangsThe Apopka Chief
As a whole, the contest played was dramatic and exciting. However, through the first 42 minutes, the score exchanged hands three times and there were three…
Two organized bike rides will be on non-motorized Lake Apopka loop trailThe Apopka Chief
Visitors to the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka North Shore should expect additional bicycle traffic on western segments of the non-motorized loop trail…
Moore sworn in for 3rd school-board termThe Apopka Chief
Christine Moore of Apopka is sworn in for her third term as the Orange County School Board member representing District 7.
Red Caps give to campThe Apopka Chief
The Zellwood Station Red Caps gave its annual donation to Camp Thunderbird, a camp of the Quest company for special-needs individuals.