The St. Johns River Water Management District announced the temporary closure of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive beginning Friday, September 6 until Sunday, September 8 due…
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Localized flooding causes road closure of Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Billy Charland, Don Fisher win X-treme Bass tournament
Hello Folks, We are gettin’ closer to fall, and by the time you read my article, fall will be here in 9 days. Yes, that’s right.…
Apopka falls in close game to Dr. Phillips Panthers
The Apopka Blue Darters and their fans had a tough night on Friday, September 6. First came an early scoring drive from Dr. Phillips in the…
Wekiva bounces back after a win over Horizon
Through the first 12:05, the Horizon Hawks had controlled the football contest against the host Wekiva Mustangs. Executing the design of the Wing-T and possession-control offense…
Apopka hosts West Port for homecoming game
Tonight, Friday, September 13, the Apopka Blue Darters will host new district rivals West Port High School for the Blue Darters homecoming game.
Honesty and integrity is not just a slogan, it’s J&K Automotive’s underlying business principle
J&K Automotive, Inc. upholds the highest ethical standards in all aspects of their automotive repair services. For them, ethics mean more than just fixing cars—it’s about…
OCPS spokesman named as honoree
Scott D. Howat, Orange County Public Schools chief communications officer, was named an honoree of PRNEWS’s 2024 People of the Year, according to a Monday, August…
Miller’s Ale House to open doors nine months after its groundbreaking
Only nine months after breaking ground at the Apopka City Center, Miller’s Ale House will open its first Apopka location, which will add 115 new jobs…
Woman honored for 50 years of membership in club
The GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club presented Stella Swanberg her 50-year pin of membership in the club.
X-treme Bass Tournaments are being held on September 8
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and hopefully you got a chance to get on the water. I know lots of folks enjoyed…
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…