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.
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Mustangs place in post-Christmas tourney
Wekiva girls win first 2 games of event
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…
Up for a bucket
Apopka’s Cassie Lombardi drives for a lay-up during the Blue Darters’ girls basketball game against Olympia in the Jim Clark Holiday Classic at Bishop Moore High…
Specks are the fish to catch in local rivers and lakes
Hello Folks, As I write the column this week, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I hope and pray you and your family…
Blue Darters faces Wekiva in District 8A-3 thriller in OT
Wekiva’s Paul Reed and Apopka’s Shaquan Jules fight for position.
Apopka bowling team honored at its annual banquet
Showing off their new plaques during the awards banquet are, (l-r), front row, Keith Horton, head coach Todd Hauser, and Dakota Potts. Back, assistant coach Bud…
Three-time AHS state championship bowlers honored
Three of the Apopka High boys bowling team seniors are holding banners noting the three-straight state championships won by the Blue Darters.
AMMS students do well in thespian competition
Students from Apopka Memorial Middle School participated in a district thespian competition at Timber Creek High School in Orlando earlier this month. Read more on their…
Being a reading hero
Apopka Fire Department firefighter/paramedic Warren Evans engaged students in literacy fun at Rock Springs Elementary in the Apopka Reading Heroes Program, a literacy program between the…
GOP group installs officers
The 2016 Executive Board for the Northwest Orange Republican Women, Federated was installed at the NORWF Christmas Dinner Dance Gala. Officers were installed by Orange County…
Deadline to enter Miss Apopka Pageant nearsThe Apopka Chief
Pictured is Sarah Davis, Miss Apopka 2015. Read more on the scholarship pageant and get the deadline entry date on page 1B.
Famous friendsThe Apopka Chief
Singer-songwriter Chubby Checker (left) recently visited evangelist Leroy Jenkins (right) at his new home in Apopka. Read more on the famous friends on page 1B.
Post office’s charity stamp raises breast cancer awareness fundsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Post Office is asking the community’s support in the purchase of the Breast Cancer Research First-Class Semipostal stamp. Read more on page 3B.
Oakland Heritage Festival coming soonThe Apopka Chief
Families can enjoy rides like this one in a past festival at the 18th annual Oakland Heritage Festival. Read more about the festival on page 3B.
Nov. Christmas bazaar theme is ‘Country Christmas Store’The Apopka Chief
The First United Methodist Church Apopka Ladies are busy putting the final touches to all the creative handmade items to be sold at the annual Christmas…
Children’s room at libraryThe Apopka Chief
The North Orange Library Branch of the Orange County Public Library is hosting a Pumpkin Painting Party. Details on this upcoming event on page 7B.
AFD trains at Fla. HospitalThe Apopka Chief
Florida Hospital Apopka hosted a training session onto help keep the Apopka Fire Department updated on life-threatening blood poisoning called sepsis. More information on page 7B.
Locals have fun at sunset on NW Recreation ComplexThe Apopka Chief
Locals take in leisure activities, like playing ball and walking, at sunset recently at Northwest Recreation Complex.
AHS recognizes students, teacher, parent and staff of month for Sept.The Apopka Chief
AHS Assistant Principal Daina Weaver poses with the Support Person of the Month Marisol Gordon and Heather Springer for the month of September.
AHS band, dancers entertain at football gameThe Apopka Chief
Find out why the Apopka Blue Darters marching band’s drumline and dancers had a special night on page 8A.