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…
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Hello Folks, I believe summer is here! I’m sure you have noticed it, too. We are in some need of rain. We are gettin’ a few…
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It came down to the wire, but the Apopka Blue Darters defeated Jones High School in their annual football spring game. It wasn’t a pretty win,…
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The Apopka offense looked revamped and balanced in the spring game against Jones High School. Players like Tyson Davison, Damar’eon Cawthon, Noah Morgan, Jayden Safford, and…
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The Apopka defense showed flashes of greatness in the Blue Darters’ win over Jones High School last week.
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If expert predictions of extreme activity come to bear this Atlantic hurricane season, power outages are inevitable.
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You spend a lot of time in your car, whether it be running errands or commuting to work. It’s important to take care of your car,…
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At the Thursday, May 16, meeting of the North Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF), scholarship chair Marty Harrison presented a $2,000 scholarship to Apopka High School…
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Foliage Sertoma Club President Lorena Potter awards a $250 donation check to Apopka High Beta Club sponsor Tracey Hough at the club luncheon on Tuesday, May…
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The community gathered for a Wednesday, May 15, vigil at the Farmworker Association of Florida’s (FWAF) Apopka office on Apopka Boulevard to pay respect to the…
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…