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Many honored by Rotary
Jon DeClue, Rotary Club of Apopka president, awards locals with plaques and checks. Find out the purpose for the plaques and checks on page 5B in…
Mustangs prepare for spring football game
The next few days are a breather as all that is left on the agenda is fine-tuning and getting the rest needed for playing the first…
Blue and White game breaks up monotony of spring practice
For the spring game, Apopka football coach Rick Darlington would divide the team so that the first-team defense would face the first-team offense and so forth.…
Apopka High School grad reaps college honors
For those who follow the sport of softball, Cassady Brewer was a name even before she began her high school career. Now, Brewer is making a…
College scholarship signing held
Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball player Tavion McCaskill signed to play college basketball. Find out what school he signed with in this week's Apopka Chief. Stay…
It’s good to be back after being away a few weeks
Hello Folks, Yes, it is me, your favorite fishin’ prognosticator. I have been out of town for a few weeks due to a death in the…
Despite wind, our weather has been great
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoyin’ this great weather we have been havin’. Yes, it’s a little windy at times but the fishin’ has been good in…
For the most part, good weather has led to good fishin’
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoyin’ this beautiful weather we are havin’. As they say, it’s been Chamber of Commerce weather for our area. It’s…
This weekend’s weather should be good
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great week and you are looking forward to a great weekend. Rick and I were goin’ fishin’ on Saturday…
Local man arrestedThe Apopka Chief
A confrontation at an Apopka-area house early this week left one man dead and his friend under arrest. Read more on what charges Phuc Nguyen was…
Apopka man, twin have 92nd birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Wilbert Bell of Apopka and his identical twin brother Thomas of Pennsylvania celebrated their 92nd birthday. Read more on the lives of the twins in this…
Artist awakens Force of ‘Star Wars’ with library displayThe Apopka Chief
The North Orange Branch Library is displaying “Star Wars”--themed art by Winter Park-based painter NEHS. The “Star Wars” artwork characters include stormtroopers and villains Emperor Palpatine…
Loaves & FishesThe Apopka Chief
Citizens on Patrol helper Jim (right) is pictured with Devora Norton, one of Loaves & Fishes’ clients, outside the Loaves & Fishes building.
Veterans raise money for gift cardsThe Apopka Chief
The Zellwood Station Veterans Club raised money to buy $25 Walmart gift cards for veterans at the Apopka Walmart. The fundraiser’s particpating veterans are (l to…
Shop with a Cop helps children buy toysThe Apopka Chief
About 50 children participated in Shop with a Cop with the Apopka Police Department. Find out what amount they were allowed to purchase up to.
Cleanup timeThe Apopka Chief
Coca-Cola Refreshments in Apopka conducted a roadway cleanup along West Orange Avenue. The employees involved with the project are, (l-r), Ernesto Del Valle, Louis Munnigh, Jessica…
Blue Darters participate in 16-team tournamentThe Apopka Chief
Read on the Darter's performance in the Hitchcock’s Challenge boys basketball tournament and find out how they placed and who they defeated overall in the tournament.
Mustangs place in post-Christmas tourneyThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs were participants in the Hitchcock’s Challenge. Find out how they placed and read more on their performance in this week's Apopka Chief.
Wekiva girls win first 2 games of eventThe Apopka Chief
Even when not playing the best basketball possible, the Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team is still better than most teams. Read about their games against Freedom…