At the homecoming game, last week for Apopka High School, Eddy Osegueda and Stephanie Garcia were named homecoming king and queen.
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Walk to School Day gets local boost
In the picture above, Mayor Joe Kilsheimer (white shirt) walks with students and parents on their way to Rock Springs Elementary School.
Second National Night Out event of the year hosted at Clarcona Resort
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 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 people
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 Day
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 seniors
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 fundraiser
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 Elementary
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 seat
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…
Endodontist cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
See a photo from the recent ribbon cutting of Apopka Endodontics on page 1B.
The sound of music fills the airThe Apopka Chief
The AHS band members are in full swing as they begin practice for the upcoming school year.
Former Green Beret joins non-profit’s board of directorsThe Apopka Chief
Former Green Beret and Apopka-based business leader Bob E. Parsons III is joining the Green Beret Foundation’s Board of Directors. Find out more about Parsons on…
Miss Apopka reflects on competing for Miss FloridaThe Apopka Chief
Find out how Miss Apopka, Sarah Davis did in this years Miss Florida pageants, and her thoughts as her reign as Miss Apopka comes to a…
Cancer survivor publishes gratitude journal as book of hope and healingThe Apopka Chief
Read the inspiring background of this author as she shares her motivation for publishing a book.
Kids get backpacksThe Apopka Chief
County Commissioner Bryan Nelson was one of the volunteers who participated in the backpack giveaway in Orange County. Read more on page 1B.
Apopka coaches, players ready start the seasonThe Apopka Chief
Players anxiously await as their first game 150 miles away from Apopka High School approaches. Find out more on page 1C.
Improvement is key for Wekiva football teamThe Apopka Chief
Find out how the Wekiva football team is looking as they prepare for the start of the 2105 football season.
Apopka coach Rick Darlington will vie once again for crying towel titleThe Apopka Chief
The annual "crying towel" event is soon approaching for coach Darlington and other area coaches. To find out more on the crying towel event, see page…
Summer basketball a very good thing for Wekiva teamThe Apopka Chief
Read about Coach Lubin's thoughts on the team's progress, how they've grown and his hopes for the coming season.