April is Autism Acceptance Month. During the Apopka City Council meeting a proclamation was read honoring and recognizing Autism Acceptance Month.
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Pancake Palooza
On Saturday, April 20, the People of Wekiwa Springs hosted the free community event Pancake Palooza at Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church, 584 N. Wekiwa Springs Road,…
Apopka Middle School Track Stars!
The Apopka Memorial Middle School (AMMS) track team competed at the OCPS Middle School Cluster Track Championship and had a handfull of great performances.
Bass fishing is good on the St. Johns, in Palataka
Hello Folks, It sure was nice this week to have some cooler weather come to town. I’m not quite ready for summer yet, so, hopefully, you…
Posluszny, Roberts, McCoy, McKinley all sign to play college ball
Over the next few weeks I’m going to highlight some of our Blue Darter athletes that have excelled so much on the field, and in the…
13 Apopka High School athletes signed to play college ball
Apopka High School held a signing day last Wednesday, April 17 for 13 Blue Darter athletes who will be further pursuing their athletic and academic goals.
Wekiva basketball’s Middleton wins coach of the year
During this recently concluded season, the Wekiva Mustangs accomplished the never-supposed-to-happen of advancing to the state’s final-four. In the process, Wekiva rose to the position of…
Group gives luncheon for Wekiwa park rangers, volunteers
The Wekiwa Swimmers gave a luncheon on Thursday, April 11, for park rangers, officials and volunteers at Wekiwa Springs State Park to show appreciation for the…
Miller’s Ale House construction
Construction of Miller’s Ale House is progressing on the corner of South McGee Avenue and U.S. Highway 441/Main Street, as seen in this Wednesday, April 17…
Police search for missing woman, last seen in Marianna; UPDATE: Woman found, police say on May 7
UPDATE, May 7, 2024: Hilary Ramos Acosta has returned home safe and in good health, police say. Apopka police is searching for a missing and endangered woman…
Fire Station 6 breaks ground across street from hospitalThe Apopka Chief
The city and its partners broke ground on the permanent Fire Station 6, an 8,065 square-foot building that will get built on northeast corner of Harmon…
In praise of Dr. KingThe Apopka Chief
The 15th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade marched on Monday, January 15, beginning at the Apopka Community Center and ending at the John…
Folks catching 20-25 bass per trip on Butler ChainThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope y’all are fine and hopefully you’re gettin’ a chance to do some fishin’. The specks are bitin’ but the weather has been keepin’…
Apopka boys’ soccer snaps Lake Brantley win streak with a drawThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka boys’ soccer squad hosted the Lake Brantley Patriots for a rivalry matchup on Tuesday, January 16. The Patriots were 10-3 coming into the game…
History of success for AHS girls wrestling, on a roll this seasonThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters have demonstrated a prime to take the next step past perennially placing inside top-10 decisiveness. A number of elements can be used…
AHS boys’ basketball go 1-2 at OCPS Metro Conference TournamentThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys’ basketball went 1-2 in their games after press time last week, losing to Edgewater, Ocoee, and defeating Wekiva. Now 8-9, the…
J&K Automotive is a company you can trust to help keep you and your family safe while on the roadThe Apopka Chief
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,…
15th annual MLK Parade sees more church entrantsThe Apopka Chief
With this year’s theme being “Remembering the Dreamer!” the 15th annual Apopka Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will feature more entrants from churches and bring back…
Tucker drops out of Seat 3 raceThe Apopka Chief
Ryan Tucker announced this week that he is withdrawing from the Apopka City Council Seat 3 race.
City will break ground for permanent Fire Station 6The Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 6 on Friday, January 12, at 3 p.m. on the northeast corner of Ocoee-Apopka…