College representatives from the University of Connecticut and the University of South Florida visited Wekiva High School.
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Wekiva High School seniors have visitors from varying colleges
School Board appoints new Rock Springs Elem. principal
Orange County School Board appointed an assistant principal of Lake Weston Elementary School in Orlando to be principal of Rock Springs Elementary. Nathan Hay is replacing…
City Council will likely implement police and fire/EMS impact fees
It appears the City Council will impose impact fees for both police and fire/emergency medical services and the only question will be at what level the…
Jumping high to win
Kayla Tapscott jumps to slam the ball during the Apopka Blue Darters’ girls volleyball match against Lake Minneola High. See more photos on page 8C.
Golf will help fund scholarships in firefighter’s memory
Apopka firefighters are organizing the second annual Armando Borjas Jr. Golf Tournament to honor fallen firefighter Armando Borjas Jr. Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit…
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive art displayed
Through October and November, photographers are showcasing, in the City Hall lobby, various wildlife of Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
St. Johns District launches audio guide for Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive visitors
The St. Johns River Water Management District has launched an audio guide for visitors to its Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The audio guide, which can be…
Special Olympics golfing stars
Hunter Keaton stands with his father, Ed, after the Apopka duo placed in their division in the 2016 Special Olympics North America Golf Championships.
Mustangs play Winter Park football
Not having to overcome mistakes that have plagued the Mustangs this season, the identity of rushing the ball with physical power on offense as well as…
WHS graduate serves in U.S. Navy aboard destroyer
Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexander West is a cryptologic technician aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer operating out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
Ribbon cuttings heldThe Apopka Chief
New businesses are now open in Apopka. Get more information on Sage Dental and Smile Concepts Orthodontics. Stay up to date with community news, events, and…
Coach Darlington, AHS continue hard workThe Apopka Chief
Florida’s heat and humidity of summer will last for another two months or more, but fall football practice begins soon, as the Apopka Blue Darters join…
Mustangs begin football practice with new coachThe Apopka Chief
What is not the same at Wekiva is that Rich Bedesem will be roaming the sidelines as head coach this season. Bedesem spent the last two…
WHS grad headed to Rio on weightlifting teamThe Apopka Chief
Mattie Rogers, is headed to Brazil, for the Olympics as an alternate on the U.S. weightlifting team. Rogers has ascended to the highest levels of Olympic-style…
Athletes working to achieve goalsThe Apopka Chief
Where did the Darters help out during one of their community service projects? What was the outcome for Parkland's Little League game? Answers to these questions…
City center development contract is approvedThe Apopka Chief
The fate of Highland Manor, the historical building on the property that houses special events, is undetermined at this time, but Taurus’ Jeff McFadden said last…
Parking committee expects to wrap upThe Apopka Chief
Police Chief Mike McKinley, who is facilitating the Parking Advisory Committee’s meetings, said he wants the committee to have its work done within 90 days. Follow…
Task force looks at solutions for violenceThe Apopka Chief
On the heels of the recent escalation in violence between police officers and civilians throughout the nation, the Apopka Community Task Force on Violence held its…
Youth is made honorary firefighterThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Fire Department proudly welcomed Jacob Gadberry, who became an honorary firefighter. Gadberry is among 50,000 people in the U.S. who are affected by osteogenesis imperfecta…
Former Apopka resident attends UF, plans careerThe Apopka Chief
Former Apopka resident Kaitlyin Youngblood, will return to her home state of Florida to attend the University of Florida to major in biology with a focus…