Over the last 40 years, Loaves and Fishes in Apopka has provided much-needed support to the west Orange County community and beyond.
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Hello Folks, We finally got some rain and it looks like we are gonna get some more this week. I hope everyone had a great weekend…
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The Wekiva Mustangs remain a work in progress. However, the team taking to court during the offseason camps is much closer to a finished product than…
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Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean Apopka athletes aren’t putting in time to work on their game.
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The Future of Workplace Screening Intelligence: Local and Nationwide Service Workplace Screening Intelligence Services offered. We offer drug and alcohol screening, physicals, general lab tests, and…
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The Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition Committee invites the community to wish Reilly Cardella, Miss Apopka 2024, the best of luck as she competes in the upcoming…
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Orange County Public Schools has officially signed the School Justice Partnership Agreement, in partnership with 12 local law enforcement agencies and the judicial system, according to…
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Last week, Rita Foss was celebrated like any beloved grandma should be. She was given a surprise that included her family and friends. Read more on…
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Thirty years after human remains were discovered near Apopka, detectives were able to confirm that they belonged to 48-year-old Richard Wick, Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO)…
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Residents and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings’ 2024 State…
Historic trail opens, ties into a lost town and Kelly ParkThe Apopka Chief
The Historic Ethel Trail was officially launched with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, March 9, coinciding with the East Lake Historical Society’s 10th annual Heritage Festival…
Commissioner Becker, gas district honored at dinnerThe Apopka Chief
The Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America honored Apopka Vice Mayor/Commissioner Kyle Becker and the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District at the Golden…
WHS Basketball’s post season run cut short by St. ThomasThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs held the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders to a field goal percentage of 34.4 percent. Yet, by a score of 62-35, the 2023-24 season…
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 &…