September 20, 2024 Virginia “Ginny” Faith Roller, 84, of Apopka, passed away on September 5, 2024. Mrs. Roller was born on March 27, 1940 in Philadelphia,…
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After graduating in 1986 from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, Calif. – which included three years of internal medicine – Dr. Dean Behner moved to…
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Wolf Lake Elementary School had ribbon cutting, Friday, August 23, for this interactive play village complete with buildings such as police, fire department, city hall, and…
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One-hundred-and-thirty years ago (1894), U.S. President Grover Cleveland signed the law that made Labor Day a federal holiday. Because of that law, millions of Americans will…
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Isai Arias, 23, of Apopka, on two felony charges of solicitation of a minor and transmission of harmful material.
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Three police officers -- Juan Sanchez, Dalton Maltby and Jordan Lara -- were sworn in on Tuesday, August 27, at Apopka City Hall by Apopka Police…
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are lookin’ forward to some R&R this Labor Day weekend. I’m sure it’s gonna…
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The 2024 regular season didn’t start as planned for Apopka as inclement weather forced last Friday night’s game on August 23, to be rescheduled. But knowing…
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The Wekiva Mustangs continue to renew the oldest of rivalries tonight, Friday, August 30, and as the road team against the West Orange Warriors. All but…
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Today Friday, August 30, the Apopka Blue Darter football team will face off against a familiar foe, The Evans Trojans. Last year Apopka faced off against…
New Apopka offense shows up in spring game win over JonesThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka offense looked revamped and balanced in the spring game against Jones High School. Players like Tyson Davison, Damar’eon Cawthon, Noah Morgan, Jayden Safford, and…
Run defense still the staple of the APK football programThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka defense showed flashes of greatness in the Blue Darters’ win over Jones High School last week.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) is here to help you prepare for the 2024 hurricane seasonThe Apopka Chief
If expert predictions of extreme activity come to bear this Atlantic hurricane season, power outages are inevitable.
J&K Automotive is a company you can trust to help keep you and your family safe while on the roadThe Apopka Chief
You spend a lot of time in your car, whether it be running errands or commuting to work. It’s important to take care of your car,…
Club presents scholarshipThe Apopka Chief
At the Thursday, May 16, meeting of the North Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF), scholarship chair Marty Harrison presented a $2,000 scholarship to Apopka High School…
Sertoma presentationThe Apopka Chief
Foliage Sertoma Club President Lorena Potter awards a $250 donation check to Apopka High Beta Club sponsor Tracey Hough at the club luncheon on Tuesday, May…
Vigil held for eight farmworkers who died in Ocala bus accidentThe Apopka Chief
The community gathered for a Wednesday, May 15, vigil at the Farmworker Association of Florida’s (FWAF) Apopka office on Apopka Boulevard to pay respect to the…
WHS Culinary Arts Magnet closes successful 2023-24The Apopka Chief
The Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts at Wekiva High School is ending the 2023-24 school year on several high notes yet again, such as another recognition…
Emancipation Day at parkThe Apopka Chief
The city celebrated Emancipation Day two days early with an event at Alonzo Williams Park on Saturday, May 18.
18 bass caught weighing over 63 lbs. in first day of MLF tournamentThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are finally gettin’ some rain and we desperately need it. We can always use some more since the lakes are bein’ a little low…