Former Wekiva High School player Logan Gilbert was selected to the American League All-Star team for the first time in his career. Gilbert plays for the…
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Former WHS baseball player Logan Gilbert is an All-Star
Jalen Carter hosts free youth football camp
This weekend, former Apopka High School football player, and current Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle, Jalen Carter will be holding his annual free youth football camp.
Leonce hits fundraiser goal for trip to the Olympics
Second, since then Leonce has successfully reached her fundraising goal for her trip to Paris and will be officially heading to the 2024 Olympics as an…
July 2024 obituaries
July 26, 2024 Joseph Anthony Migliori (Joe), 87, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Tavares. Born on March 1, 1937, in Woodville, Ohio. He was…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, Protecting Your Energy Freedom
This Fourth of July, as we celebrate our nation’s hard-fought freedoms with fireworks and friends, let’s also take a moment to appreciate the freedom of choice…
Stormwater ponds help manage system, says St. Johns District
Whether you’ve been a resident of Florida for years or are new to the state, you’ve likely noticed the numerous stormwater ponds scattered across our landscape.…
Grand Master visits 16th Masonic District
Pictured (l to r) are Brother Jerry Rooks, Most Worshipful Grand Master Donald Cowart, First Lady Dell Cowart, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, Worshipful Luis Oliveira, Brother…
Five new police officers take oath
Five new officers took an oath to serve and protect while being sworn-in at Apopka City Hall last week by Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley.
Apopka-area FFA color guard presents colors
On June 11 at the opening of the FFA (Future Farmers of America) 96th convention in Orlando, the Apopka-area FFA color guard presented the colors in…
‘I’m watching you’
Many wildlife species, like this gator as photographed on Friday, June 21, can be seen at Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake…
Second phase of affordable housing breaks groundThe Apopka Chief
On Thursday, March 21, Homes in Partnership, Inc. broke ground on the development of 29 single-family homes to be priced in the mid-$200,000s in the second…
Bluegills will spawn all summerThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, It’s been a couple of weeks since I put my article together for our readers. I had to have another back surgery and I…
APK Flag Football suffers first loss of the season to HorizonThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School Flag Football team was on a roll so far this season going into their game on Monday, March 25, undefeated with six…
Apopka Baseball’s tenth straight victory at home!The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Baseball team picked up their tenth straight win at home on Tuesday, March 26, defeating the Eustis Panthers 11-5. A slew of Apopka players…
Pete Vergos is top 10 in USBC Masters qualifying roundsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School alumnus, Pete Vergos, has once again made a name for himself in the PBA tour after an extraordinary performance in the USBC qualifying…
Graceworx Community Church to Host Mini Concert as Part of Its Easter CelebrationThe Apopka Chief
The public is invited to come hear world-renowned, locally based, singer and recording artist Charles Haugabrooks present a 30-minute Easter-themed mini concert as part of the…
AdventHealth gives to Loaves & FishesThe Apopka Chief
AdventHealth Apopka executives presented Loaves & Fishes with a $25,000 donation.
Anderson wins first term, Nesta is re-electedThe Apopka Chief
In the Tuesday, March 19, city election, Nadia Anderson won Apopka City Council Seat 3 race, while incumbent Nick Nesta won re-election of Seat 4.
Tickets on sale for Prayer BreakfastThe Apopka Chief
In partnership with Mayor Bryan Nelson, the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance (ACMA) is once again bringing the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to the community.
Columbariums added to city cemeteryThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka and Quality Vaults and Monuments, based in Ocoee, installed columbariums at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery on Monday, March 11, as part of the…