Tyrese Smith, 8, sits with Santa Saturday, during the Winter Wonderland event in Kit Land Nelson Park. The event, sponsored by the city of Apopka, featured…
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The Apopka High School marching band participated in the annual Apopka Christmas Parade. There were many other floats and other entries in the two-hour parade, which…
December Yard of the Month
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka recognized Churck and Paula Keogh as recipients of teh Yard of the Month for December.
Birding expert and TV host to discuss his travels.
Wildlife and birding expert James Currie will speak about his globe-trekking adventures at the Oakland Nature Preserve
Legislative workshop
Orange County Commissioner Bryan Nelson, along with two former state legislators, participated in a workshop concerning the Florida League of Cities Annual Legislative Conference.
Gavel passing
Commander Cassie A. Kitchen received the Chief Trial Judge’s Gavel from retiring Captain Christine N. Cutter.
Apopka’s Ty Darlington wins 2 national awards
When football player Ty Darlington entered ninth grade at Apopka High School, he declared to his counselor the very high goal of being valedictorian of his…
Wekiva boys basketball vs Dr. Phillips
This game had a close first half. Find out which team used an authoritative surge to become victorious over the other.
Wekiva girls face Dr. Phillips in basketball
Tyra Graham keeps the ball away from a Dr. Phillps defender during the Mustangs’ game against the Panthers.
City Council gets first look at visioning information
The city and Visioning Apopka consultants held a public meeting to discuss gathered results of public input that will help the city develop an improvement plan.
Wekiva High football team enjoys open dateThe Apopka Chief
“We are just beginning to play our best football,” Wekiva coach Kenard Lang said. "There is a purpose to what we are doing and it revolves…
Olympia comes calling for first time as non-district opponentThe Apopka Chief
This year, for the first time, the Blue Darters will play the Titans in a non-district outing. Read what's expected for the Darters in this preview…
Darters face West Orange in first ditrict gameThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s Demetri Burch is upended during game against West Orange. Burch led Apopka with 104 yards on 25 carries. Read the outcome of this game on…
Mustangs vs. Evans District 8A-4 openerThe Apopka Chief
Carneilous Dennison finds plenty of running room for Wekiva during the Mustangs’ game against the Evans Trojans. Read more on this game on page 1C.
Ty Darlington featured in Big 12 showcase Ty Darlington featured in Big 12 showcaseThe Apopka Chief
“Big 12 Champions for Life,” a new initiative of the Big 12 Conference, highlights the personal successes of its student-athletes and underscores the positive impact of…
AHS robotics classes creates robotic handsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School advanced robotics classes partnered with Northrop Grumman Laser Systems to build 3D printed robotic hands. Find out what will happen to the robot…
Darter swimming teams compete against EaglesThe Apopka Chief
Pictured is Jared Whalen, a senior captain for the Apopka Blue Darters boys swim team. The Apopka boys swimming team and girls swim team both competed…
Business owners have their say at 5th and last forumThe Apopka Chief
Businesses owners and organization representatives attended Visioning Apopka’s business forum to learn about the city’s economic trends in the last few decades and address what may…
City shows breast cancer awareness support with vehicleThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Police Department is joining the cause for breast cancer awareness with a special police vehicle decked out in pink and black.
School ratings program will begin at two schools in Nov.The Apopka Chief
This fall, the city is implementing a program with the goal that every school in the community will receive an “A” rating from the Florida Department of Education.