Kaitlyin R. Youngblood, a former resident of Apopka and student has been selected to participate in the Crème de la Crème – Exemplifying Excellence Cotillion-Beautillion in…
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Former Apopka resident to be in debutante cotillion
AmeriCorps begins service
A team of 31 Notre Dame AmeriCorps members (pictured) began their one year of service. They are serving in 11 public schools, six non-profit organizations and…
Oakland Nature preserve activities
Oakland Nature preserve will host a wild edible plants hike, insect safari and afterschool science club. Read more on page 7B.
Jennifer Heeke and Jonathan Hicks are engaged
The couple plans an October wedding in Alachua. Read more on the couple on page 7B.
NORWF speaker
NORWF to host Lake County property appraiser Carey Baker in September. Read more about Carey Baker and the meeting's date on page 8B.
Darters played against Ocoee in season opener
Dekwon Wilson, who rushed for 70 yards, gets corralled by a pair of Ocoee defenders during Apopka’s game against the Knights. Find out if the Darters…
Mustangs face familiar foe in Boone
For the second consecutive contest, an old foe returns to the Wekiva football schedule. Several things have changed since the Mustangs and the Braves faced eachother.
Dr. Phillips faces Wekiva in opener
Wekiva linebacker Leighton McCarthy drags down Dr. Phillips quarterback Marvin Washington. Find out which team won this game using their years of experience. See photos of…
Apopka volleyball looking to take next step in postseason
For the Apopka Blue Darters girls volleyball team, the 2015 season begins with an overwhelming and inescapable fact. Winning a crucial point against the Dr. Phillips…
Greet the coming autumn season with these tasty recipes
This awesome autumn season, which inspired the well-known “September Song,” is rolling around again, arriving so soon this year it seems. First day of fall season…
Matriarch of four generations celebrates her 96th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Ethel Logatto credits her longevity to her parents, who both lived to be 72 years old. Read her story, how she came to live in Apopka…
Berkley’s passing a great loss to allThe Apopka Chief
By Fred Brummer, Special to the Chief "You may then understand why I considered myself blessed when, as a legislative rookie, I was able to have…
Youths create artwork in Boys and Girls Clubs programThe Apopka Chief
Youths show off their creations in an art program held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida. Find out what special group will receive…
Extended family of 500 holds 35th annual Fourth of July cookoutThe Apopka Chief
The Lawery extended family has gathered every Fourth of July for the last 35 years for a large picnic.
Wholesale bakery opens in Apopka to make cheese rollsThe Apopka Chief
Though it may be considered a novelty to American culture, cheese bread has been a popular staple of Brazilian cuisine for more than 100 years. Read…
Apopka Little League comes away with district titlesThe Apopka Chief
"We are proud of the teams and thought Apopka Little League was well-represented as far as the product and play. High expectations have developed over the…
Apopka to Atlanta: Hittel’s videos are on a bigger stageThe Apopka Chief
Austin Hittel graduated from Apopka High in 2010 and from there, it’s been a meteoric rise to his current position as a digital video producer with…
Here’s the plan, guysThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters assistant football coach Mark Barrett (r) points out the routes he wants receivers to run during a passing league game for the Blue…
Keeping an eye outThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva Mustangs assistant football coaches Bryan Gary (l) and Marcus McCarty watch as players work out during summer conditioning drills.
Local bowlers heading to important national eventThe Apopka Chief
Central Florida has grown into a hotbed of championship bowling and at its heart is the Brunswick-Wekiva Lanes’ youth program. Pete Vergos (r) and Ray Repaci…