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.
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The city of Apopka is hosting its free family-friendly July Fourth Celebration with music from David J and opening act Emily Henline, and fireworks following the…
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Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin’. The fishin’ right now is still pretty…
FWC approves new rules to support TrophyBass managementThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, What a great weekend we had. Lots of folks are gettin’ on the water and enjoyin’ this chamber of commerce weather we have been…
Softball’s overwhelming victory over University, loss to WindermereThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Softball team, like the baseball team, split their games after press time last week beating University in a game that seemed unfair and falling…
WHS girls basketball didn’t allow Horizon a chance to come backThe Apopka Chief
On to the state final four and after winning eight of the last nine basketball contests. The loss to the Horizon Hawks had the biggest impact…
AHS baseball splits games against Oviedo and OcoeeThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Baseball team split their games against Oviedo and Ocoee, falling to the Oviedo Lions and defeating the Ocoee Knights. Both games were great showings…
March 2024 ObituariesThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2024 Kevin James Petty, 44, long time resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 19, 2024. Mr. Petty was born on December 28,…
The importance of regular vehicle services ensures optimal performance, safety, and longevityThe Apopka Chief
Owning a vehicle comes with the task of regular maintenance to ensure its optimal performance, safety, and longevity. Automotive maintenance encompasses a range of activities that…
Special parade for ninth birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and several of its community partners in law enforcement surprised Noah, a Clay Springs Elementary School student, with a…
AdventHealth University inaugurates new presidentThe Apopka Chief
In the presence of local and national dignitaries, students, alumni, and faculty today, AdventHealth University inaugurated C. Josef Ghosn as its third president and CEO. Read more…
AHS alum promoted to rank of majorThe Apopka Chief
Jeff Blackman, graduate of Apopka High School Class of 2002, celebrated his promotion to major in the U.S. Army Reserve in a ceremony on January 29…
City Council approves apartment complex at Apopka Station Street projectThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 on approving a multi-use development planned for Station Street in downtown Apopka – known as the Apopka Station Street Project…