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FWC officially designates Florida Bass a separate species
Blue Darter football travels to Tampa for Kickoff Classic
On Friday, August 16, The Apopka Blue Darter football team will travel 89 miles to East Lake in Tampa to face off against one of the…
Call Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping to see if your trees are at risk during a storm
Living in Florida, we all know that hurricane season is as much a part of life as sunny days and beautiful beaches. But while we can’t…
Mustangs travel to Olympia to face Titans in Kickoff Classic
The Wekiva Mustangs face a familiar foe in the form of the Olympia Titans to begin the 2024 season. For the first five seasons of the…
Save money, grab an AHS or WHS All Sports Pass
Apopka High School is once again offering All Sports Passes for both students and adults. Wekiva is also offering an All Sports Pass.
August 2024 obituaries
August 30, 2024 John Thomas (Jack) Loretan, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was born on May 31,1932 to John and Elsie Loretan.…
Natural Gas and 811 Day: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District offers Key Tips for Safe Digging
As we reach peak summertime activities, many of us are often scrambling to complete home projects while we can, from installing new mailboxes to planting trees…
Orange County employees ready to help after a storm
In the aftermath of a severe storm, a special team of Orange County employees spring into action for a crucial mission. Their task is to assess…
Early voting to run until August 18
Early voting for the August 20th Primary election in Orange County began on August 5 and will last through August 18 daily from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
City conducts Back to School safety program
Last week, the city of Apopka carried out the Bike/Walk Central Florida’s Operation Best Foot Forward: Back to School pedestrian safety program, which brings awareness and…
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…
APK defeat Evans, West Orange to advance to District ChampionshipThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka baseball team had a great showing this week at the 2024 FHSAA 7A District 4 Tournament. Apopka defeated Evans and then West Orange to…
AHS track have bright future!The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Memorial Middle School Seahawks continue to have a noticeable presence at the Orange County Middle School Championship meet.