The city’s first responders and Austin Duran’s family gathered along with community members to dedicate a street sign to the fallen city firefighter/emergency medical technician on the…
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The Historic Ethel Trail was officially launched with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, March 9, coinciding with the East Lake Historical Society’s 10th annual Heritage Festival…
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The Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America honored Apopka Vice Mayor/Commissioner Kyle Becker and the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District at the Golden…
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The Wekiva Mustangs held the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders to a field goal percentage of 34.4 percent. Yet, by a score of 62-35, the 2023-24 season…
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“It was a great experience for our young team – being able to put Wekiva High School back in good standings within the state of Florida.…
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The Apopka Baseball team is now 5-4 on the season after splitting their games against Dr. Phillips and Boone this week. Apopka currently sits first in…
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On Monday, March 11, the Apopka Baseball team retired another jersey on the wall of J. Barnes field. Former Apopka High School student-athlete, Michael Taylor, had…
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Miss Apopka Reilly Cardella is announcing the start of a new toy drive to further the work of her non-profit organization Love for Ladybug. Read more…
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Early voting for Apopka City Council Seats 3 and 4 began on Monday, March 4, and will end on March 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Precincts are…
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For 23 years, when spring comes the feeling of “that time of the year” pervades the Apopka area as the Apopka Fair draws near.
Apopka Boys Basketball goes 1-2 in last three gamesThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters Boys Varsity Basketball team had two games after press time last week against the Edgewater Eagles and the Oviedo Lions. Apopka suffered…
Apopka Girls Soccer falls to Horizon Hawks 2-1, now 3-4-1The Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters’ girls’ varsity soccer team faced the Horizon Hawks on Tuesday, December 12, and couldn’t take away the victory in a 2-1 loss. Apopka…
Apopka Football looking for new offensive coordinator, O-line coachThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darter football team is currently in search for a new offensive coordinator as well as a new offensive-line coach.
Darters Defeat Warriors!The Apopka Chief
Apopka basketball head coach, Scott Williams, talks with his team during a timeout during the Blue Darters’ 67-37 victory over the West Orange Warriors on Wednesday,…
Providing Sound Futures, Florida’s CHAP Program Ensures Access to Hearing Health for ChildrenThe Apopka Chief
Shouting on the playground, Mom calling everyone for dinner, Dad reading a bedtime story — the sounds of childhood are the ones we remember throughout our…
Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is growing faith, friendships, and familiesThe Apopka Chief
For just a moment, forget everything you’ve ever thought of when it comes to church. Instead, picture a community of people who are striving together to…
Dryer Vent Wizard has ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dryer Vent Wizard today, Tuesday, December 5, at Birchwood Coffee, 2107 E. Semoran Blvd…
City lights Christmas treeThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Tree Lighting Ceremony took place at Kit Land Nelson Park. The event included holiday music, photos with Santa, kids activities and meeting Santa and…
On Dec. 2, Reilly Cardella is crowned Miss Apopka 2024The Apopka Chief
Reilly Cardella took home the crown as Miss Apopka 2024 among the six young women who competed for the title on Saturday, December 2, at the…
Shop With a Cop brings joy to familiesThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Police Department supported local families in need during the holidays with the department’s annual Shop With a Cop.