Monday kicked off the Apopka Youth Fire Experience at the Billie Dean Community Center Summer Camp.
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Hello Folks, I’m in my office at home listenin’ to the rain hittin’ my house. It sounds so good. It looks like we are finally gonna…
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Well, I’m sure you have heard about it by now, but the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) unanimously passed the Name Image and Likeness (NIL)…
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This week I got to spend some time with the Apopka Pop Warner football program for their annual off-season conditioning. I saw the grassroots of Blue…
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JUNE 21, 2024 Joan K. Alsup, 86, of Apopka, passed away on June 13, 2024. Joan was born in 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, to Charles and…
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The school year has come to an end. For many people, this means summer vacations, trips to the mountains, camping excursions or simple weekend adventures. Whatever…
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Vision Car Wash held its grand opening on Friday, May 31, which included a tour of the facility.
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For the first time, OCPS superintendent Dr. Maria Vazqeuez and Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs share delivery of the 2024 State of the Schools…
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Wekiva High School graduated its Class of 2024 at the University of Central Florida.
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…