The Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts at Wekiva High School is ending the 2023-24 school year on several high notes yet again, such as another recognition…
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The city celebrated Emancipation Day two days early with an event at Alonzo Williams Park on Saturday, May 18.
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Hello Folks, We are finally gettin’ some rain and we desperately need it. We can always use some more since the lakes are bein’ a little low…
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The conclusion of spring practice 2024 was anything but an opportunity to ease into a season for the Wekiva Mustangs.
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The Apopka Blue Darter Football team officially took the field again this week in their annual spring game after press time on Thursday.
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The Apopka Blue Darter football team is of course a historic program, but a lot of that legacy has to do with our defense.
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Summer temperatures have arrived. The air is thick, the sun is bright, and the temperatures are soaring. Unfortunately, the so called “dog days of summer” bring…
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Flo Nelson, who is turning 95 this year, is one of the many volunteers for Loaves & Fishes who serves on Mondays.
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Operation Best Foot Forward conducted its latest quarterly safety enforcement from April 30 to May 10, with 18 law enforcement agencies across six counties, issuing 488…
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On Saturday, May 11, the National Association of Letter Carriers NALC conducted its annual national Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the nation’s largest one-day food drive.
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…
APK’s Jada Jones finishes second at the FHSAA State ChampionshipThe Apopka Chief
Jada Jones was the only wrestler from Central Florida to advance to the championship final of a weight class, too.
APK boys lacrosse fights to the end in loss to Lake Highland PrepThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka boys lacrosse team has not had the best season and from my talks with the coaches, this year is all about fundamentals and growing…
Thinking about buying NEW construction? Let Rock Springs Realty assist in the right move for youThe Apopka Chief
Are you curious to know if purchasing a new construction home is a better deal and value than a resale home? When you’re exploring these options,…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – Your Energy, Your Choice: Why Freedom Matters in Energy DecisionsThe Apopka Chief
Life is full of choices: Where to live, what career to pursue and even what to have for dinner tonight. These choices paint a picture of…