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…
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Ryan Tucker announced this week that he is withdrawing from the Apopka City Council Seat 3 race.
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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…
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Apopka’s Jermichael Johnson plays through the contact and attempts a layup over an Edgewater defender. See more photos on page 3B.
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Hello Folks, We are into week two of the new year, and the fishin’ is not too bad. Folks are gettin’ out there and catchin’ some…
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Apopka bowling has been synonymous with success for nearly the last decade, he was part of that success. Former Blue Darter and now-professional bowler, Pete Vergos,…
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As the 2023-24 season has progressed to the last third, the Wekiva Mustangs are once again a presence among the FHSAA playoff picture.
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The Apopka Blue Darter boys’ basketball team is still in good shape at this point in the season after splitting their games against Mount Dora Christian…
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January 12, 2024 JANE MARTIN VAUGHN, Zellwood Station, passed away on December 27, 2023, peacefully with her family by her side. Jane moved up to Zellwood…
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Animal companions give so much to humans, and part of the responsibility to care for them is helping them to stay healthy. The staff at Park…
Kentucky man wins $42,467 in Harris Chain fishing tournamentThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great week this past week. I wanted to take a moment and put a few thoughts together about my friend…
Cooler weather certainly makes for better fishin’ in Central FloridaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Oh my gosh, it’s finally here and it’s great. We have been waitin’ all summer and it’s finally here. It’s been so nice to…
Yeoman sings at talent showThe Apopka Chief
Yeoman 2nd Class Alexandria Rodriguez, of Apopka, sings on Friday, October 6, during an audition for a talent show hosted by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation…
Hospital undergoes expansionThe Apopka Chief
AdventHealth Apopka has announced a $26.3-million expansion at the hospital to better serve the growing population in Orange County.
City Council okays road upgrade to make way for flooring retailerThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City council voted 4-1 in favor of improving Mayflower Avenue to city standards so retailer Floor & Decor could build a store on the…
Man arrested for car theft, crash that killed child, 7The Apopka Chief
Marcus Williams, 38, has been booked into the Orange County Jail according to the Apopka Police Department. Police said they would arrest Williams once he was…
Ministry hosts three-day conferenceThe Apopka Chief
The third annual Unleashed Conference will span three days to include discussions surrounding current culture and current events, worship and digging deeper into one’s encounter with…
Seniors win powderpuff gameThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School senior powderpuff team pose together before the game on Tuesday, October 10. See more photos on page 6B.
Florida swimmer of the yearThe Apopka Chief
Grace Goodman is an 11-year-old swimmer from the Apopka area who was recently recognized as swimmer of the year in her region for August 2022 through…
Homecoming spirit!The Apopka Chief
A pair of Apopka High School students show their school spirit during homecoming week in full dress on BBQ dads vs. soccer moms day on Monday,…