A strong tangible sign that the new football season is approaching, the Florida Citrus Sports High School Football Media Days took the stage front and center…
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This week I got to sit down and chat with Apopka Blue Darter football head coach Jeff Rolson and talk about the team, off-season work, and…
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Carson May is a 15-year-old boy from Oviedo who is on his way to Utah to do what no other 15-year-old has ever done. Break a…
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Vision Car Wash celebrated its grand opening on Friday, May 31, with city officials, members of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, and community members.
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The Zellwood Church of God will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a celebration all weekend. Read ore on page 6A.
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Hundreds of attendees showed up at the annual Political Hob Nob, where they met up to 25 candidates who are running in the upcoming primary election…
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The Women’s Tuesday Bible Study Group at Sweetwater Baptist Church collected 186 toys for Christmas in July to donate to the Christian food pantry Loaves &…
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The Apopka community has elected its 2025 Apopka Dog Mayor. Incumbent Dog Mayor Asher won his second term with the most votes, tallying $9,945 for The…
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On Friday, July 26, United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Yessen Vasquez Tolentino, 37, of Apopka has pleaded guilty to one count of smuggling goods from…
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All three of Apopka’s quarterback do route drills at the same time. The Wekiva football team run sprints together at the end of fall practice.
Essential Eyecare and Optical’s new location is scheduled to open in JuneThe Apopka Chief
The momentum continues to build at Essential Eyecare & Optical to make quality eye care more accessible than ever before. “ With the construction of our…
62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival had great weatherThe Apopka Chief
A section of the festival featured art by students from several schools in the Apopka area. Best of Show winner was Justina Trang of Apopka High…
AdventHealth Apopka 26.3 million investment increases bed countThe Apopka Chief
Expanding service offerings and rapid population growth have contributed to the need for additional capacity at the campus. Read more on page 13A.
Rotary Club donates to food pantryThe Apopka Chief
President Jon DeClue of the Apopka Rotary Club donates a $500 check to Jennifer Korkes of Apopka High School for its Darter Pantry, which helps feed…
Eagle Scout Project is for Apopka Fire Station No. 2The Apopka Chief
In a Thursday, April 25, post on the Apopka Fire Department’s (AFD) Facebook page, the AFD expressed gratitude to JP Hodgkins of Boy Scout Troop 10…
Anderson, Nesta take oath as city commissionersThe Apopka Chief
Newly elected Nadia L. Anderson and re-elected incumbent Nick Nesta were sworn in as city commissioners in the Tuesday, April 30, Oath of Office Ceremony in…
Festival’s opening ceremonyThe Apopka Chief
The 62nd Apopka Art and Foliage Festival showcased the work of juried artisans and crafters, and top foliage growers. The event was held at Kit Land…
Manor continues operations despite being on marketThe Apopka Chief
As the Hilton Garden Inn and the Highland Manor await new owners, Steve Gunter, whose company Events by Dubsdread runs the Manor, is reassuring clients that…
No Money in FWC budget to spray hydrilla in Lake TohoThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week. The weather has been good, but we need some rain. The lakes are gettin’ a little…
Alyssa Novoa’s journey to a full ride scholarship to Valdosta StateThe Apopka Chief
Former Blue Darter and Apopka Tennis Star, Alyssa Novoa, was one of the multitude of student-athletes who signed to play sports and continue their education at…