On character day, Lukas Robertson dressed up as Gumby. Superman and Superwoman were portrayed by Emmanuel Guerrero and Yenia Moya.
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Apopka High homecoming dress-up days
New hospital site
Florida Hospital provided this picture of the new Florida Hospital Apopka campus that is being built just off the interchange of State Road 429 and State…
Band member honored at halftime for stem cell donation
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 launches
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 Month
The Zellwood Garden Club has selected the yard of George and Patty Ledford as the Yard of the Month.
Fire hydrant check
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-half
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 300
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 Cougars
Darlington has a formula he preaches to his players about participating in homecoming week activities yet keeping a focus on football.
Gathering honors
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…
Mustangs seeking repeat of first-ever playoff berthThe Apopka Chief
A new status and direction has greeted the Wekiva Mustangs football team as coach Kenard Lang’s staff begins his third season at the helm when football…
Intermediate Southeast Region tournamentThe Apopka Chief
As the tournament unfolded, it became clear the two best teams were Georgia and Florida. Read more on the Wellington Florida team, their performance in the…
Apopka bowler finishes in national tournamentThe Apopka Chief
And the list of bowlers whose name now stands out from Central Florida and Brunswick-Wekiva Lanes includes Gage Stelling. Find out how Gage performed at this…
Friends bowl together on national stage at tournament in ChicagoThe Apopka Chief
Nick Moyer, a rising senior bowler for Apopka High School and Sean Wilcox, who will be a junior at Lake Brantley High School, attended the Jr.…
For a summer’s day delight, go outdoors for a walkThe Apopka Chief
“Let’s go for a walk” is one of the best five-word sentences an active healthy senior or anyone can hear from a friend...
Bluegills, shellcrackers are hot just like the weatherThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and you had a chance to do some fishin’. Folks are gettin’ on the water and catchin’…
Bluegills, shellcrackers are hot just like the weatherThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and you had a chance to do some fishin’. Folks are gettin’ on the water and catchin’…
City OKs tax change; final decision in Sept.The Apopka Chief
Mayor Joe Kilsheimer (c) speaks as Commissioner Billie Dean (l) and Commissioner Bill Arrowsmith listen Monday, July 20, during a budget workshop. Read about the results…
First steps of visioning start at City HallThe Apopka Chief
In a press release, the city described the visioning process as the creation of a plan for the future. At the kick off event for the…
Top rating renewed for Apopka Fire DepartmentThe Apopka Chief
The Insurance Services Office (ISO) once again awarded the Apopka Fire Department. It is one of the top fire departments in the nation and includes 75…