Hello Folks, I don’t want to sound like a broken record but we need some rain. Our lakes are very low and some much-needed rain would…
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Apopka is a city that revolves around youth sports and always has, and I feel like it’s important to highlight those who go out of their…
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The Apopka High School basketball team is once again running its summer basketball camp program at Apopka High School’s Joe A. Sterling Gymnasium.
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The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and forecasts indicate a highly active season because of warmer than normal sea surface temperatures and the…
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Seniors from 18 surrounding counties were honored on Sunday, May 19, at St. Paul AME Church for Z.A.P.T. Elite 54th Founders Day.
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Nine new officers for the GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club were installed by Beverly Winesburgh at the monthly May 21 meeting at the First United Methodist Church…
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Whatever you do or say, don’t say “Happy Memorial Day,” according to “Navy Mom Mary” Ingrassia.
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Apopka High School graduated its Class of 2024 on Tuesday, May 28, at the Kia Center in Orlando. Wekiva High School had its commencement ceremony on…
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The community may be closer to finding the right property to set up a permanent homeless resource center in, but negotiations for the city to acquire…
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Hello Folks, I believe summer is here! I’m sure you have noticed it, too. We are in some need of rain. We are gettin’ a few…
WHS girls Basketball falls to St. Thomas in FHSAA State SemifinalThe Apopka Chief
“It was a great experience for our young team – being able to put Wekiva High School back in good standings within the state of Florida.…
APK Baseball defeats Dr. Phillips 6-5 in overtimeThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Baseball team is now 5-4 on the season after splitting their games against Dr. Phillips and Boone this week. Apopka currently sits first in…
APK Baseball retire jerseyThe Apopka Chief
On Monday, March 11, the Apopka Baseball team retired another jersey on the wall of J. Barnes field. Former Apopka High School student-athlete, Michael Taylor, had…
Miss Apopka launches new toy drive for children fighting cancerThe Apopka Chief
Miss Apopka Reilly Cardella is announcing the start of a new toy drive to further the work of her non-profit organization Love for Ladybug. Read more…
Early voting began March 4The Apopka Chief
Early voting for Apopka City Council Seats 3 and 4 began on Monday, March 4, and will end on March 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Precincts are…
Discover rides, car show, family fun at Apopka FairThe Apopka Chief
For 23 years, when spring comes the feeling of “that time of the year” pervades the Apopka area as the Apopka Fair draws near.
School donates to food pantryThe Apopka Chief
The second-grade students at Trinity Christian School had a contest between girls and boys to see who could bring in the most items to Loaves &…
Bill Arrowsmith retires after 50 years as bankerThe Apopka Chief
Arrowsmith’s banking career started in 1968 at the State Bank of Apopka and lasted for 11 years there. He joined the newly formed Bank of Central…
40 bass are caught on Butler Chain, biggest was four poundsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are havin’ some great weather, it’s still a little cool, and the fishin’ has been good, as well. Lots of folks are still…
APK girls lacrosse extends win-streak to seven, beats Edgewater 13-7The Apopka Chief
The Apopka girls lacrosse team is on another tear this season sporting a now 9-1 record after defeating the Edgewater Eagles at home for their seventh…