The Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts at Wekiva High School is ending the 2023-24 school year on several high notes yet again, such as another recognition…
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The city celebrated Emancipation Day two days early with an event at Alonzo Williams Park on Saturday, May 18.
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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.
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…
Check donatedThe Apopka Chief
Foliage Sertoma Club President Lorena Potter (l) presented a check to the educational foundation Two Peas in a Pod at the club luncheon on Tuesday, February…
FAMU, museum dedicate historical deskThe Apopka Chief
With humble hearts, leadership at Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law graciously accepted the desk used by the late defense attorney Alexander Akerman, Jr., who…
NORWF holds City Council candidates forumThe Apopka Chief
The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF) hosted a forum for the Apopka City Council candidates on Thursday, February 15, at The Hilton Garden Inn, Apopka…
Cool temperatures and sunny days make for good speck fishingThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We wanted some rain and, boy, did we get some! We needed the rain and it was greatly appreciated. The rain did upset a…
APK basketball falls to University in FHSAA state tournamentThe Apopka Chief
“I can’t quibble with our kids’ preparation, their desire, how hard they worked, how hard they cared for each other. I’m just really, really, proud of…
Apopka baseball falls to Patriots, defeat Silver HawksThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Baseball team started their season this week with the Big Blue Classic at Lake Brantley where they faced Lake Brantley on Tuesday, February 19,…
Four Darters Qualify for FHSAA State ChampionshipThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka girls wrestling team finished third out of 52 schools at Regional Wrestling Championship on Friday, February 16. The girls who finished among the top…