Preseason games don’t count on teams’ regular-season records but Apopka vs. Rockledge carried the intensity of a mid-season outing between bitter rivals.
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Blue Darters face Rockledge in preseason basketball
Wekiva girls open season with game against Evans Trojans
Alexis Moody is fouled as she goes up for a shot during the Mustangs’ victory over Evans.
Darters sign college scholarships for volleyball, softball, baseball
Apopka High School girls volleyball players signing college scholarships were (l-r), front, Alexis Gosha, Camry Halm, and Sarah Egbers.
AHS vs. Edgewater in girls soccer
Apopka High School's Elizabeth Delacruz controls the ball during the match against the Edgewater Eagles.
Cooler weather is needed for specks
Hello Folks, If we are goin’ to have a speck season, we need some cooler weather to come our way. This summertime weather we are havin’…
Canopies installed at local baseball fields
Workers with Medley Construction poured concrete footers and set up large metal poles to support 16 shade structures that will cover bleacher seating at the Northwest Recreation Complex.
Minister awarded
Melvin Birdsong, a minister with Freedom Ministries Church, received awards for his community service and his dedication to it.
ROTC cadets
Wekiva High School Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, Cadet Captain Joshua Losey (left) and Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Rodriguez (right) earned awards in the individual…
AHS will present classic tale ‘Charlotte’s Web’
The Apopka High School Drama Department will present E.B. White’s classic children’s story “Charlotte’s Web,” adapted by Joseph Robinette.
Bazaar will display wreaths, Barbie dolls and other gifts
“The Christmas Country Store” Bazaar will be held at the First United Methodist Church.
Band member honored at halftime for stem cell donationThe Apopka Chief
Three Florida State University Marching Chiefs, including one Apopka resident, have given the greatest gift of all — the gift of life. Read more on band…
City literacy program for second, third graders launchesThe Apopka Chief
Last week, the city kicked off a reading program with first aid responders helping children learn to read. In Apopka Reading Heroes, police officers and firefighters…
Yard of the MonthThe Apopka Chief
The Zellwood Garden Club has selected the yard of George and Patty Ledford as the Yard of the Month.
Fire hydrant checkThe Apopka Chief
On Monday, September 21, firefighter Ryan Dennington flushes a city fire hydrant, part of a twice-a-year hydrant check city firefighters do to make sure the devices…
Darters vs Dr. Phillips in game with phenomenal second-halfThe Apopka Chief
Darlington showed the emotion usually reserved for a game deep in the postseason. Find out if the Darters won this game against Dr. Phillips. See photos…
In defense of two state titles, Darters rolling 300The Apopka Chief
The Darters boys bowling team was looking for something that doesn’t fall into the category of been-there, done-that. Teams members showing off their 300-game plaque.
Darlington not expecting letdown as Blue Darters prepare for CougarsThe Apopka Chief
Darlington has a formula he preaches to his players about participating in homecoming week activities yet keeping a focus on football.
Gathering honorsThe Apopka Chief
Kody Morrell, a seventh grader from Apopka who plays for the AAU 14U football team Lake Mary Ducks, has been chosen. Read about his achievements on…
Community invited to Recovery at the Hope Conference on Oct. 3The Apopka Chief
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Apopka will host the Recovery at the Hope Conference. Dr. Pendleton will speak at the Recovery at the Hope Conference.…
Fishin’ is going great as lakes are up due to plenty of summer rainThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, It was a great weekend and lots of folks got on the water to go fishin’. There were a few showers here and there…