October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read about Susan Wuthrich, her disabiltiy and long-term employment in spite of it.
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Ribbon cutting held for Camp Gladiator
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…
Wekiva High football team enjoys open date
“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 opponent
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 game
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 opener
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 showcase
“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 hands
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 Eagles
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 forum
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…
Apopka-area MMA fighter wins championship boutThe Apopka Chief
With a 3-0 career, and a list of sponsorships, this local MMA fighter is at it again, with another victory and upcoming fight. Find out more…
Fishin’s been good along chains thanks to rainThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are gettin’ plenty of rain and by lookin’ at the ponds and lakes near my house, you can see the water is comin’…
City, developer to share cost of half-interchange?The Apopka Chief
Developments • Presentations • Employee Recognitions • Annexations • Improvement grants • Properties discussed at recent City Council meeting.
Apopka Youth WorksThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Youth Works held a Closing Ceremony at Highland Manor. Apopka Youth Works is a program in partnership with CareerSource Central Florida that provided eight weeks…
Community gets first look at new mural capturing Apopka’s historyThe Apopka Chief
The room was so packed some audience members had to stand. This was the scene of City Hall as a mural chronicling Apopka’s past and present,…
APD gives to teachersThe Apopka Chief
Elementary school teachers each received money thanks to the inaugural Back to School Shopping Event. Pictured are teacher Leigha Jackson (l.) and Apopka Police Department Officer…
ASCE names Apopka man Engineer of the YearThe Apopka Chief
Mark Van Hala is a professional civil engineer and serves in the Orange County One Stop Shop as the Public Works representative. Read about his award…
APD National Night OutThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Police Department hosted National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Piedmont Lakes community. Read more on the APD National Nigh Out on page…
Packinghouse artifacts donated to Zellwood Historical SocietyThe Apopka Chief
The son of one of the owners of the Zellwood Fruit Distributors (ZFD), Julian Meitin packinghouse donated artifacts from the packinghouse to the Zellwood Historical Society.
4-H Club member gets inducted into the Florida Hall of FameThe Apopka Chief
Shirley Risser has been very involved in 4-H, Extension, and other civic groups for almost 50 years. Read more about her accomplishment on page 1B.