Apopka High School alumnus, Pete Vergos, has once again made a name for himself in the PBA tour after an extraordinary performance in the USBC qualifying…
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Pete Vergos is top 10 in USBC Masters qualifying rounds
Graceworx Community Church to Host Mini Concert as Part of Its Easter Celebration
The public is invited to come hear world-renowned, locally based, singer and recording artist Charles Haugabrooks present a 30-minute Easter-themed mini concert as part of the…
AdventHealth gives to Loaves & Fishes
AdventHealth Apopka executives presented Loaves & Fishes with a $25,000 donation.
Anderson wins first term, Nesta is re-elected
In the Tuesday, March 19, city election, Nadia Anderson won Apopka City Council Seat 3 race, while incumbent Nick Nesta won re-election of Seat 4.
Tickets on sale for Prayer Breakfast
In partnership with Mayor Bryan Nelson, the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance (ACMA) is once again bringing the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to the community.
Columbariums added to city cemetery
The city of Apopka and Quality Vaults and Monuments, based in Ocoee, installed columbariums at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery on Monday, March 11, as part of the…
Police seek vehicle of interest linked to shooting
Apopka police are searching for information or anyone associated with a vehicle connected to the March 9 shooting that happened in the Myrtle Street/Lake Avenue area…
Sea turtle nesting season arrives along Florida’s coasts
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can…
APK Baseball falls to Foundation, defeat Edgewater
The Apopka Baseball team had no time for the beach, a lazy day sleeping in until noon, or anything else at the start of their spring…
Piedmont Lakes girls basketball are District Champions
The Piedmont Lakes girls basketball team’s mission this season was to claim the 2024 Orange County District championship after falling in the final last season.
Wekiva is part of weapons detection pilot programThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Public Schools will launch a pilot program this month in seven randomly selected schools to test the use of a walk-through weapons detection system…
Thousands participate in 47th Christmas ParadeThe Apopka Chief
Between 2,000 and 3,000 people participated in the 47th annual Apopka Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9, traversing approximately one mile on Park Avenue.
Christmas concert features Journey musicianThe Apopka Chief
The Christmas concert “Hope Was Born” with Jonathan Cain, Hall of Fame songwriter and keyboardist from the rock band Journey, will premiere on Sunday, December 17,…
APK basketball defeats West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
Jermichael Johnson attempts to contest a layup during Apopka’s 67-37 victory over West Orange. See more basketball photos on page 4C.
Aaron Yavorsky is the youngest angler to ever qualify for BassMaster Classic at 17The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are havin’ some nice cool weather this week and it really feels good, too. It warms up durin’ the day and that works…
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…