Apopka Blue Darters will take on the equally powerful and undefeated Dr. Phillips Panthers. Dr. Phillips hasn’t been any less impressive, defeating a better lineup of…
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Blue Darters, Panthers will scrap in battle of unbeaten powers
Ribbon cutting for Hair Cuttery
A ribbon cutting for Hair Cuttery was held . Holding the ceremonial scissors is Julie Brown, salon leader.
Apopka designated as a city loaded with family-friendly fun
The city of Apopka has been recognized with a 2016 Playful City USA designation from KaBOOM!
State winners again
Apopkans Hunter Keaton and his father Ed pose with their gold medals for winning the Special Olympics state golf tournament.
Topping-out ceremony for new hospital in Apopka may be viewed live online
Florida Hospital’s new Apopka campus, scheduled to open in fall 2017, is celebrating a major construction milestone with a topping-out ceremony.
First budget vote passed 3-2 by City Council
A divided City Council narrowly approved the first of two necessary votes on both the property tax rate and the city budget for the upcoming fiscal…
Darters, Mustangs have volleyball match
Lauren Sabiston of the Apopka Blue Darters girls volleyball team sets the ball for teammate Alexa Barral. Find out which team won on page 9A.
Book drive to run through Sept. 25
Brooke McGuire, a student at Wolf Lake Middle School, has been hosting a book drive for a few weeks. She has been collecting books to send…
Apopka football vs DeLand
While there was no doubt that DeLand’s rushing defense was better than last year, Apopka’s efforts at improving the passing game cost it some yardage on…
Apopka Little League will soon begin Challenger Division for local children
Apopka Little League will soon begin offering a Challenger Division, which provides opportunities for boys and girls with physical as well as developmental challenges to enjoy…
Funerals, vigils held for Apopka victimsThe Apopka Chief
In the form of funerals and more prayer vigils, the city continues to mourn over the Pulse nightclub massacre. Media outlets have interviewed Mina Justice, about…
Principal dreamed of opening a new schoolThe Apopka Chief
For Doug Guthrie, it was the challenge of opening a new high school that drew him... Guthrie has been named principal of a yet-to-be named high…
Tommy Tutone to headline celebrationThe Apopka Chief
As lead singer of the early ‘80s power pop band Tommy Tutone, Tommy Heath is content working as a software engineer in Oregon and also writing…
33-year veteran takes over as fire chiefThe Apopka Chief
Chuck Carnesale, who has been with the Apopka Fire Department in one way or another for 33 years, was named the new fire chief. Read more…
Apopka High’s new principal comes from Orlando middle schoolThe Apopka Chief
Matt Arnold, Apopka High School’s new principal, says his time as an assistant principal at a high school and the past six years as a middle…
Two from Apopka among 49 killed in massacreThe Apopka Chief
Among the 49 victims who lost their lives as a result of the massacre that occurred at the Orlando gay nightclub Pulse in downtown Orlando were…
Apopka police in car and foot chaseThe Apopka Chief
After a short, high-speed car chase and then a chase on foot, Apopka police apprehended and arrested Jeremiah Johnson... Find out what he did and charged…
Chamber black tie gala honors leadersThe Apopka Chief
Nearly 300 area business and community leaders joined the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce to help recognize the honorees at the Chamber’s Black Tie Gala and…
Send-off reception slatedThe Apopka Chief
Sponsored by the Miss Apopka Pageant committee in conjunction with the city of Apopka, an event will honor Arianna Beyer, the 36th Miss Apopka title-holder, before…
‘80s class reunion is ‘success’The Apopka Chief
...a tradition began with Apopka High School’s first ‘80s Mass Class Reunion for graduates and those who attended, taught or worked at Apopka High School from…