Austin Duran’s family, friends and fellow firefighters will climb 25 stories of City National Bank Tower as a tribute to his legacy. They will be participating…
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Firefighter’s family to raise money for Lung Association
Happy Valentine’s Day
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Apopka Progressive Senior Citizens Club held its Valentine’s Day party on Tuesday, February 13 at the John H. Bridges Community…
Incoming defender!
Wekiva’s Tierra Coleman takes a shot with an incoming defender attempting to guard her during the Mustangs’ loss to the Horizon Hawks in the FHSAA Class…
Tyler Sheppard catches biggest bass of tournament, 9 pounds 14 oz.
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week, and if you were on the Harris Chain over the weekend, you didn’t get run over…
APK girls’ and boys’ basketball fall in District Tournament
Apopka basketball, on both the girls’ and boys’ sides, suffered some tough losses last week in their matchups of their District Tournaments both losing to the…
Apopka Softball Club have successful media day and kick off BBQ
This past weekend I spent a Saturday with the Apopka Softball Club (ASC) for their media day and kick off lunch. First, I’ll say that I…
Softball defeats Ocoee in first game of 2024 preseason
By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff The Apopka Blue Darters softball squad was supposed to have a home game against Ocoee on Tuesday, February 13, but…
Doug Gabriel is Wekiva’s new football head coach!
The search to find a new head coach for the football program has come to a successful ending for the Wekiva Mustangs with a familiar name…
All Transmission World is a Total Car Care Shop serving trucks, cars, and company fleets
If you want to extend the life of your vehicle, scheduling periodic maintenance at All Transmission World will help. Along with properly maintaining your vehicle, All…
Graceworx Community Church, Valentine’s Day, and quotes about Human Love
On Wednesday, February 14, people throughout the United States and in many other regions of the world will celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s a day to highlight romantic…
Mustangs relinquish Mayor’s Cup to Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
The last play run by the Wekiva Mustangs determined the outcome of the Tater Bowl for the second consecutive season. From a distance of 44 yards,…
Apopka will rematch Evans in first round of FHSAA regional tournamentThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters have their first playoff game of the 2023 season today, Friday, November 10.
Orlando Magic co-founder will be trust gala’s speakerThe Apopka Chief
Pat Williams, co-founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, is the keynote speaker at the fifth annual John Land Apopka Community Trust Gala.
Museum honors those who servedThe Apopka Chief
The Veterans Memorial Museum displays uniforms, military history books, and artifacts in honor of the men and women who served in the military. Located in the…
Fire displaces three peopleThe Apopka Chief
Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, Orange County Fire Rescue firefighters responded to a house fire on the 1400 block of S. Central Avenue in…
Sheriff’s deputy will get new roofThe Apopka Chief
Schick Roofing announced on Tuesday, November 7, that it’s donating a new house roof to Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputy Mary Norwood.
Swimmers hold picnicThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiwa Swimmers held their annual picnic at the Wekiwa Springs at Wekiwa Springs State Park. At a time when the hardworking ranger staff has other…
Graceworx Community Church to Highlight Music in November & DecemberThe Apopka Chief
Someone, somewhere, astutely noted: “Early to bed and early to rise is useless if you don’t advertise.” “Useless” may be an overly strong word. But the fact…
Police officers answer 911 call, deliver babyThe Apopka Chief
Officer Adsudalah Brooks and Recruit Officer Laura Crespo responded to a 911 call in reference to a woman (Eligia) in labor inside her Apopka home and…
Halloween in the Park brings family-friendly scaresThe Apopka Chief
Kit Land Nelson Park in Apopka was filled with scary fun as the annual Halloween in the Park packed costume wearers and trick-or-treaters to the area.…