Members of the Apopka Blue Darters girls cross country team begin their race as the team hosted the District 4A-3 meet at the Northwest Recreation Complex.
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Darlington’s first undefeated regular season up for grabs vs. Evans Trojans
By John Peery For all his success on the gridiron, Apopka High football coach Rick Darlington has never experienced an undefeated season as a head coach.…
Hampden DuBose Academy alumni visit Sydonie Mansion
More than 100 alumni and friends of Hampden DuBose Academy’s boarding school days gathered for the school’s biannual reunion. Part of the reunion schedule, the group…
Dream Lake Elementary’s new campus is dedicated
The school community celebrated the newly constructed Dream Lake Elementary School campus with a time-capsule ceremony, a recap of the building’s history, a ribbon cutting, and…
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive adds miles
The St. Johns River Water Management District is opening 2.5 miles of new trails on the popular district-owned Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The new segment is…
School teachers can get free books from the city and Goodwill Industries
The gently used books donated through Goodwill’s Bookworks program will be available. Teachers can choose up to 50 books per classroom. Representatives from area preschools also…
Homecoming queen
Cherrish Wright reacts as she is named homecoming queen for Apopka High School during a pep rally at the school. See more homecoming pictures on page…
Blue Darters versus Wekiva in girls volleyball district tournament
In the future, the improved play of the Wekiva Mustangs girls volleyball team when facing the Apopka Blue Darters for the third time during the season…
Blue Darters will host Oak Ridge in Metro Conference tilt
Rick Darlington and Apopka Blue Darters will step out of district action to take on Metro Conference foe Oak Ridge. The Darters will host the Pioneers.…
Van fire causes school evacuation
A service vehicle caught on fire behind Apopka High School reportedly caused by a pressure washer can that caught on fire.
Peery, Martin plan to wed early 2018The Apopka Chief
Kristin Peery, daughter of John and Grace Peery of Apopka, and Austin Martin, son of Tim and Dina Martin of Apopka, are engaged.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida gets a new communications directorThe Apopka Chief
New marketing and communications director Betsy Rogers Owens has joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, which serves the children of Apopka at its branch.
New apartments being built for low-income seniors 55 and olderThe Apopka Chief
A $10-million residential community for low-income tenants 55 years old and older is currently going up on 13th Street in Apopka.
Artist’s Haitian, African-American heritage influences artworkThe Apopka Chief
Belina Buisson-Wright, a native Floridian, is a self-taught artist who believes her ability to paint is a God-given gift, according to her biography. See her story…
Florida Hospital hosts a sneak peek of campusThe Apopka Chief
The contractor and hospital staff invited business professionals and city dignitaries, some of whom are members of the hospital advisory board, for a special sneak peek…
Apopka’s 9-11 Memorial coming togetherThe Apopka Chief
Construction of Apopka’s 9-11 memorial proceeded Friday, July 29, despite intense summer heat and a sudden rainstorm. Boy Scout Christian Lamphere patiently assisted as workers poured…
City Council staff revisits development review fee structureThe Apopka Chief
The City Council granted its consensus to city staff so it could review the development review fee structure – which has not been re-evaluated since 1993…
Moore seeks third term with OCPS boardThe Apopka Chief
Christine Moore of Apopka is seeking a third term on the Orange County School Board. Moore has three challengers in her bid for re-election to the…
Suspect gives false name to law enforcementThe Apopka Chief
Identifiable by his several tattoos, as a suspect who committed... David James Fallon providing law enforcement a false name before he was detained. Find out what…
Heart of Florida United Way honors Apopka volunteersThe Apopka Chief
Heart of Florida United Way presented eight awards, including two of them to Apopka residents, at its third annual Community Volunteer Excellence Awards. Read more about…