The Apopka Police Department added a new officer to its police force on Monday, August 5, at Apopka City Hall.
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FWC sprays Johns lake, fish should bite when weather calms
Hello Folks, I hope everyone survived the recent storm we had that come through our area. I know there were some trees down and some folks had some…
Shekinah Leonce looks back on her time at the Paris Olympics
Shekinah Leonce is back from the Olympics and is right back to work at Alabama State University as an athletic trainer in training. After being in…
Mustang football takes on nine 2023 playoff teams this season
Perhaps the most important standard of the Wekiva Mustangs program is taking on a challenging season schedule. See more photos on page 4B.
WHS football attends Florida Citrus football media day
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…
Blue Darter football coach Jeff Rolson believes in his team
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…
Carson May travels to Bonneville to become the youngest person ever to hit 200 mph
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…
Vision Car Wash has grand opening
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.
Zellwood Church of God celebrates its 100th year on August 3 and 4
The Zellwood Church of God will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a celebration all weekend. Read ore on page 6A.
Political Hob Nob brings out voters
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…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Celebrates Safe Digging Month & Locator Appreciation WeekThe Apopka Chief
Spring is officially here, and with it, one of the busiest times of the year for outdoor projects. Consequently, it’s also the time of year when…
Food pantry finishes annual fundraiserThe Apopka Chief
Loaves and Fishes, on 206 E. Eighth St., Apopka, has ended its annual long March Match Madness fundraiser, which ran March 1-31.
April 24th was Denim DayThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka participated in Denim Day this week joining millions worldwide, standing in solidarity with sexual assault survivors and one another.
Nonprofit honoring veterans shares wreaths informationThe Apopka Chief
Wreaths Across America recently visited the community with its mobile education exhibit (MEE) as part of its national tour.
City launches special needs registry during Autism Acceptance MonthThe Apopka Chief
April is Autism Acceptance Month. During the Apopka City Council meeting a proclamation was read honoring and recognizing Autism Acceptance Month.
Pancake PaloozaThe Apopka Chief
On Saturday, April 20, the People of Wekiwa Springs hosted the free community event Pancake Palooza at Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church, 584 N. Wekiwa Springs Road,…
Apopka Middle School Track Stars!The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Memorial Middle School (AMMS) track team competed at the OCPS Middle School Cluster Track Championship and had a handfull of great performances.
Bass fishing is good on the St. Johns, in PalatakaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, It sure was nice this week to have some cooler weather come to town. I’m not quite ready for summer yet, so, hopefully, you…
Posluszny, Roberts, McCoy, McKinley all sign to play college ballThe Apopka Chief
Over the next few weeks I’m going to highlight some of our Blue Darter athletes that have excelled so much on the field, and in the…
13 Apopka High School athletes signed to play college ballThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School held a signing day last Wednesday, April 17 for 13 Blue Darter athletes who will be further pursuing their athletic and academic goals.