In reaction to public outcry over Orange County’s willingness to allow airboats and seaplanes at Lake Apopka, a new rendering of the Magnolia Park ecotourism master plan…
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Apopka pianist plays Disney Springs, releases new music
Much has happened in Blake Guyre’s music career since he graduated from Apopka High School in May 2015. Between releasing a new single and appearing at…
It’s beginning to look a lot like…
Christmas decorations went up at City Hall this week as workers wrapped the front columns.
First Baptist Church of Apopka will hold a country, bluegrass, gospel concert
The Isaacs, a family country and bluegrass gospel music group, will hold a concert at First Baptist Church of Apopka. Great Day, an Apopka-based family southern…
Flying high on learning
Recently, Apopka High School teacher Mike MacWithey’s aerospace class traveled to the National Business Aviation Association’s conference at the Orange County Convention Center.
Moore wins re-election to School Board
Incumbent Orange County School Board member Christine Moore easily won re-election to a third four-year term this week, defeating challenger Matthew Fitzpatrick by more than 11…
AHS girls soccer battles Olympia
Tatiana Schaeflein kicks the ball for the Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team. The Darters and Titans battled for a win.
Wekiva HS dancers land spots in all-county dance company
The Wekiva High School Dance Team attended the Dance Exposé at Dr. Phillips High School, participated in master classes, rehearsals, and an adjudicated performance.
Wekiva plays East River in final regular-season game
But the large margin and being a Class 8A postseason team didn’t change the overall performance being rather disappointing in the eyes of the coaching staff.
Keeping gopher tortoises from harm
Several gopher tortoises were rescued from a development site behind Wekiva River Walk along Wekiwa Springs Road. David Whitney of Universal Engineering Services was in charge…
Water main break causes schools’ early dismissalThe Apopka Chief
The discovery of a water main break this morning at Wolf Lake Middle School prompted faculty at that school and neighboring Wolf Lake Elementary School to…
City Council hears from public on several issuesThe Apopka Chief
The public gave Mayor Joe Kilsheimer and the city commissioners about 90 minutes of their opinions on everything from the potential site for a splash pad…
Girls volleyball teams play preseason matchesThe Apopka Chief
See photos of Apopka and Wekiva High School's girls volleyball teams playing preseason matches on page 8C in this week's Apopka Chief.
Security concerns cause changes at City HallThe Apopka Chief
In response to the many recent acts of violence at public locations worldwide, the city is beefing up the security of municipal facilities this fiscal year…
Darters hosting Lake City ColumbiaThe Apopka Chief
When given the chance to play in the scrimmage last week, Darlington jumped at the chance. For the teams, it’s an opportunity to face an opponent and…
First day of schoolThe Apopka Chief
New Apopka High School Principal Matt Arnold writes a note as he listens to Daina Cooke-Weaver, an assistant principal, on Monday, August 15.
National champions honoredThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka Blue Darters bowling team were honored Wednesday, August 17, during the Apopka City Council meeting.
Community gets sneak peek of new Dream Lake campusThe Apopka Chief
Families and dignitaries toured the new Dream Lake Elementary School campus during the school’s sneak peek...The revamped school has smaller classroom sizes because...
Tragic scenario avertedThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka man was subdued Saturday, August 13, after a four-hour standoff at the CVS pharmacy, 2311 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka. Charles Warren Jr., 50, was…
Rotary Club of Apopka honors membersThe Apopka Chief
The Rotary Club of Apopka awarded two individuals the Paul Harris Fellow for distinc honors as club members.