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AHS Special Olympics champs
The Apopka Ospreys Special Olympics basketball team, played at a tournament. Find out how many games they won on page 10C.
Apopka High basketball coach honored
Read more on coach Scott Williams and how he has achieved this honor in this week's Apopka Chief.
State champions honored by city
Find out why Mayor Joe Kilsheimer made this day extra special for the Apopka Blue Darters boys bowling team.
Mustangs have tough early schedule
Jeremy Johnson and the Mustangs battle on the court with Lake Minneola, Evans. Find out what happenned during the final buzzer. See page 1C.
Out of state couple marry locally
Carolyn Maye and Nathan Ringenberg were married locally. Find out why they married in central Florida in this week's Apopka Chief.
AHS hosts 1st VEX robotics tournament
This past weekend, Apopka High School hosted the first ever VEX robotics tournament held at an OCPS school. Read more on the robotics event in this…
Harper, Chandler engaged
Timothy Harper and Jaime Chandler are engaged. Read more on the engaged couple in this week's Apopka Chief.
First to qualify
City Clerk Linda Goff shows Seat 3 City Commissioner Sam Ruth something on a piece of paper Monday, December 14, as he qualifies for a re-election…
Bryan Nelson elected Nelson elected county vice mayor
Bryan Nelson of Apopka, Orange County District 2 commissioner, was unanimously voted to serve a one-year term as vice mayor of Orange County. Read more on…
Second National Night Out event of the year hosted at Clarcona ResortThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings (left) made a special appearance at the Clarcona Resort, one location of the National Night Out. He is with Wilma Gilbert…
Ministers, community welcome new police chiefThe Apopka Chief
County commissioners and state Rep. Jennifer Sullivan, attended the meet and greet for new police Chief Michael L. McKinley.
Program shows children benefits of trees to peopleThe Apopka Chief
The high energy in the cafeteria of Wolf Lake Elementary School was obvious as tree conservationist Tim Womick entertained an audience of second graders using props…
National Public Lands DayThe Apopka Chief
Thirty-eight participants collected numerous bags of litter on National Public Lands Day, at Wekiwa Springs State Park. Read more on the National Public Lands Day on…
Apopka High girls volleyball team honors seniorsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls volleyball team honored its seniors prior to its match against Ocoee. Read more on the seniors and find out who won…
Motorcycle fundraiserThe Apopka Chief
The Debbie Turner Cancer Care and Research Center hosted the Ride for a Life motorcycle ride fundraiser. Read more on the fundraiser and where motorcyclists rode…
Apopka fire fighters visit Wolf Lake ElementaryThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka Fire Department from Station 2, B-shift, visited Wolf Lake Elementary School Tuesday, as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Jackson will run for local state House seatThe Apopka Chief
Greg Jackson of Orlando is running for the Florida House District 45 seat, which includes all of Apopka south of U.S. Highway 441. Read more on…
Woman is one highlight of disability awareness monthThe Apopka Chief
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read about Susan Wuthrich, her disabiltiy and long-term employment in spite of it.
Ribbon cutting held for Camp GladiatorThe Apopka Chief
Camp Gladiator opened its new location at the Northwest Recreation Complex. The fitness program staff and the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated with the ribbon…