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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Incumbent Dog Mayor wins 2nd term, raises most money
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…
Apopka man pleads guilty to trafficking firearms
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…
Fall football practice starts for Apopka and Wekiva
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.
23.82 pounds wins X-treme Bass Series Tournament on Harris chain
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week, and you are lookin’ forward to goin’ fishin’ this weekend. We might have a little interruption due…
All Transmission World is a Total Car Care Shop serving cars, trucks, and company fleets
Back-to-school time is the perfect time for preventive vehicle maintenance and needed repairs. Parents might be getting ready to wave goodbye as their college student drives…
Blue Darter Spotlight: Apopka’s QB One – Tyson Davison
I recently got to sit down with the Blue Darter Football team’s starting quarterback Tyson Davison and talk to him about last season, off-season work, and…
Wekiva football replaces nearly 75 percent of last season’s squad
The Wekiva Mustangs players aren’t just facing the challenge of adjusting to a new coaching staff. Veteran head coach Doug Gabriel was named the fifth head…
Pop Warner’s Darter Day
The Apopka Pop Warner football program started their fall season this week on Thursday, August 1.
Service set for publisher
There will be a celebration of life gathering at Victory Church Apopka, 509 S. Park Avenue, on August 3 at 11 a.m.
Wekiva basketball’s Middleton wins coach of the yearThe Apopka Chief
During this recently concluded season, the Wekiva Mustangs accomplished the never-supposed-to-happen of advancing to the state’s final-four. In the process, Wekiva rose to the position of…
Group gives luncheon for Wekiwa park rangers, volunteersThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiwa Swimmers gave a luncheon on Thursday, April 11, for park rangers, officials and volunteers at Wekiwa Springs State Park to show appreciation for the…
Miller’s Ale House constructionThe Apopka Chief
Construction of Miller’s Ale House is progressing on the corner of South McGee Avenue and U.S. Highway 441/Main Street, as seen in this Wednesday, April 17…
Police search for missing woman, last seen in Marianna; UPDATE: Woman found, police say on May 7The Apopka Chief
UPDATE, May 7, 2024: Hilary Ramos Acosta has returned home safe and in good health, police say. Apopka police is searching for a missing and endangered woman…
Apopka Citizens Police Academy continuesThe Apopka Chief
Thursday, April 11, ended week number seven of the 2024 Apopka Citizens Police Academy. The students learned about the Apopka Police K9 Unit.
Popular Crazy Hats return to 62nd annual festivalThe Apopka Chief
After a hiatus of a couple years, the Crazy Hats are back at the 62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival.
84.5 pounds was needed to get first place and $103,000 prizeThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Oh, my goodness. Our chains are gettin’ beat up with all these tournaments. We had BASSMASTER here last week on the Harris Chain, and…
AHS Volleyball falls to No.1 program in the state, Winter ParkThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Volleyball team traveled to Winter Park this week and went up against the number one team in the state but couldn’t come out on…
Good tires and regular vehicle services ensures optimal performance, safety, and longevityThe Apopka Chief
Tires are something a lot of drivers take for granted. However, ignoring your tires can come at a cost – worn out tires can reduce the control…
AHS Baseball battles in seventh but falls to Winter ParkThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Baseball had a tough week taking two losses, one at home to Winter Park and an away loss to Timber Creek. The team is now…