As we reach peak summertime activities, many of us are often scrambling to complete home projects while we can, from installing new mailboxes to planting trees…
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In the aftermath of a severe storm, a special team of Orange County employees spring into action for a crucial mission. Their task is to assess…
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Early voting for the August 20th Primary election in Orange County began on August 5 and will last through August 18 daily from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Last week, the city of Apopka carried out the Bike/Walk Central Florida’s Operation Best Foot Forward: Back to School pedestrian safety program, which brings awareness and…
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The Apopka Police Department added a new officer to its police force on Monday, August 5, at Apopka City Hall.
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone survived the recent storm we had that come through our area. I know there were some trees down and some folks had some…
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Shekinah Leonce is back from the Olympics and is right back to work at Alabama State University as an athletic trainer in training. After being in…
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Perhaps the most important standard of the Wekiva Mustangs program is taking on a challenging season schedule. See more photos on page 4B.
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A strong tangible sign that the new football season is approaching, the Florida Citrus Sports High School Football Media Days took the stage front and center…
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This week I got to sit down and chat with Apopka Blue Darter football head coach Jeff Rolson and talk about the team, off-season work, and…
MLF is coming to Kissimmee ChainThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin’. The fishin’ right now is still pretty…
Apopka’s playoff run is over, Darters fall 3-0 to Winter ParkThe Apopka Chief
And just like that, Apopka High School spring athletics are over. The Apopka Volleyball team was unable to overcome the juggernaut that is Winter Park High…
Doug Gabriel looks to bring Wekiva back to golden eraThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva Mustangs football entered a new era when hiring Doug Gabriel as the head coach during January. To begin with, Gabriel has been charged with lifting…
Three More Darters Sign!The Apopka Chief
The Apopka baseball team had some late signings this past week with Braylon Reynante, Jackson Adams, and Brandon Sowers signing to play college ball.
Apopka Baseball end of season banquet and awardsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Baseball team held their annual end-of-season team banquet this week after finishing the season 15-12 and falling to Lake Brantley in the District Championship.
There were no weak links on Apopka’s 1975 Elite 8 squadThe Apopka Chief
In last week’s article about Apopka’s 1975 Elite 8 Team, All-Conference First Baseman Roger Franklin Williams recounted the specific, crucial contributions of…
May obituaries 2024The Apopka Chief
May 31, 2024 Billy Dean Byrd, 75, died on Wednesday, May 22nd at 5 p.m. in the evening in the presence of his God and his…
Graceworx Community Church Pays Tribute to Mothers and Mother FiguresThe Apopka Chief
On May 12, people throughout the United States will pay tribute to mothers. Whether we celebrate our biological mother, an adoptive mother, a stepmother, a grandmother,…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty notes bump in active listings is good for buyer and sellerThe Apopka Chief
After a year of rising interest rates, low inventory and affordability issues, experts predict the housing market outlook may be improving. “Inventory levels have increased slightly,…
Service to Mankind awardedThe Apopka Chief
Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka president Lorena Potter (l) presented a $250 check to Francina Boykin (c) as the Service to Mankind recipient. In turn, Boykin…