The tradition of capturing Apopka’s cultural essence via the Apopka Fair and for a special 96 hours began Thursday, March 7.
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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…
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.
Apopka Boys Basketball fall to Edgewater EaglesThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters fell to the still-undefeated Edgewater Eagles in a home matchup on Wednesday, December 6. Read more on page 3B.
Mural unveiling for Apopka’s Zanderettes Women’s SoftballThe Apopka Chief
The Powerful Zanderettes Women Softball Team of Apopka, sponsored by the Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, came together on the morning of Saturday, December 2, to…
FWC holds meetings on changes for Orange, Lochloosa LakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We have started a new season of TrophyCatch, which started October 1. You can go to trophycatch.com for information on submitting your bass for…
Apopka Girls Basketball fall to Wekiva Mustangs now 2-4The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Varsity Girls Basketball team fell to the Wekiva Mustangs 47-25 on Tuesday, December 5. Wekiva played well on both sides of the ball, but…
Apopka will play in Hoops With A Heart tournamentThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Boys Varsity Basketball team will travel to Oviedo this weekend for a matchup against the 4-1 Lions during the Hoops With A Heart tournament.…