Fifteen years ago, we brought KIDZDANCE to Apopka and started building the dream studio where “it’s all about the kidz.” In celebration of our 15th…
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Kidzdance celebrates 15 Years with An Exciting New pricing Package
New businesses open doors
The Hurricane Grill and Wings restaurant opened at the Wekiva Riverwalk shopping center with a party. Havoline Lube Express cut its ribbon as one of the…
Sheeler Auto Repair would like to thank Apopka for their continued support
Since 1998, Sheeler Auto Repair has been helping their customers maintain and repair their automobiles and fleet vehicles. They’re a full service automotive repair facility, providing…
Dance through summer at KidzDance
KIDZDANCE is proudly celebrating 15 years teaching children’s dance in Apopka! Voted Best of Apopka eight years in a row and also the Apopka/Maitland Macaroni Kids…
All-star play for Little League fully under way soon
Apopka’s baseball and softball Little League all-star 10, 11, 12 years teams will finally begin the quest for a district championship next week. Read more about…
Little League 8-10 all-star team gets off to a good start
Matt Sosa fires the ball toward home plate for the Apopka Little League 8-10 all-star team during its game against Lake Mary. Read more on the…
Sending off Miss Apopka
The community gave Miss Apopka Kyndle Dennis, (r), a send-off in the Apopka City Hall atrium. Standing with her is Rosali Morris, Miss Apopka Scholarship Pageant…
Animal keeper brings public attention to rhino poaching
Kari Wesighan keeps an orphaned rhino calf company during her three-month stint at the Rhino Orphanage in South Africa.
Trying it on for size
A boy tries on the helmet of Apopka Police Officer Rafael Baez when he read to the children during Cookies and Milk with a Cop.
What raising three orphaned rhino calves has taught me
By Kari Wesighan, Special to the Chief Apopka resident Kari Wesighan’s testament of how her three-month volunteer work raising rhino orphans in South Africa, as a…
Blue Darters face longtime rival West Orange in Dist. 8A-4 contestThe Apopka Chief
“As far as when they’re on offense, we’ll defend their formations and their plays. If they do something new, we’ll have to read our keys and…
Club presents check, welcomes new memberThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Rotary Club presented a check to help pay for bagpipes for the Apopka Police Department honor guard. The Rev. Richard King of Apopka (c)…
Gator talkThe Apopka Chief
A representative of the University of Florida spoke to Wekiva High School students about the university.
Golf tournament will honor fallen firefighter, fund scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka firefighters are organizing the second annual Armando Borjas Jr. Golf Tournament to honor fallen firefighter Armando Borjas Jr., who died of cancer in 2013.
Yothers Road will be closed for several months for Wekiva Parkway workThe Apopka Chief
Crews are scheduled to close Yothers Road west of Plymouth-Sorrento Road for several months beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 28. The road closing is part…
For one night, AFD serves meals to benefit golf tournamentThe Apopka Chief
Apopka firefighters took over Something Fishy Restaurant where they served meals and drinks, and helped out in the kitchen to benefit the second annual Armando Borjas…
Wekiva High School homecoming dress-upThe Apopka Chief
Check out the photos of many students who dressed up for Wekiva's spirit week on page 1D.
Recovery at the Hope Conference to feature Glenn FosterThe Apopka Chief
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Apopka will host the Recovery at the Hope Conference. Glenn “AllGood” Foster, radio operations manager at Inspiration 1680 WOKB Orlando,…
Community meets artists, views artwork in City Hall lobbyThe Apopka Chief
At An Evening with the Artists, attendees enjoyed complimentary wine, cheese, and hors d’oeuvres as they socialized, viewed artwork on display in the City Hall lobby,…
Wekiva Mustangs play Evans in girls volleyball matchThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva’s Dasia Fisher keeps her eye on the ball as she returns a shot. See more photos on page 8C.