Former Senator Randolph Bracy III intends to file a lawsuit against Senator Geraldine F. Thompson, challenging her legal residency and therefore her qualification to run in…
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Hello Folks, I don’t want to sound like a broken record but we need some rain. Our lakes are very low and some much-needed rain would…
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Apopka is a city that revolves around youth sports and always has, and I feel like it’s important to highlight those who go out of their…
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The Apopka High School basketball team is once again running its summer basketball camp program at Apopka High School’s Joe A. Sterling Gymnasium.
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The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and forecasts indicate a highly active season because of warmer than normal sea surface temperatures and the…
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Seniors from 18 surrounding counties were honored on Sunday, May 19, at St. Paul AME Church for Z.A.P.T. Elite 54th Founders Day.
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Nine new officers for the GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club were installed by Beverly Winesburgh at the monthly May 21 meeting at the First United Methodist Church…
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Whatever you do or say, don’t say “Happy Memorial Day,” according to “Navy Mom Mary” Ingrassia.
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Apopka High School graduated its Class of 2024 on Tuesday, May 28, at the Kia Center in Orlando. Wekiva High School had its commencement ceremony on…
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The community may be closer to finding the right property to set up a permanent homeless resource center in, but negotiations for the city to acquire…
Community honors 29 legends for Black History MonthThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka honored 29 legends – one individual for each day of this month – who have left a legacy in the community for…
Club members wear traditional African garmentsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Progressive Senior Citizens Club celebrated Black History Month on Tuesday, February 27, at the John H. Bridges Community Center, 445 W. 13th St., Apopka.
Festival marks Wekiva Parkway’s completionThe Apopka Chief
Last weekend, hundreds of people helped celebrate the completion of the Wekiva Parkway – and Central Florida’s beltway – at a community festival organized by the…
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…