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The Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Calvary Church of the Nazarene will hold its Christmas Eve service featuring the church’s new worship leader, Michael McCabe, whose credentials include leading several orchestras…
The Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
Defying the inclement weather, the community held its Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 16, at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery.
Headshot of a man with a gray beard and hair in a collared shirt, tie and jacket.
The Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) has appointed Brent Haywood, as the company’s next chief executive officer and general manager, effective January 8, 2024.
The Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
Local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders were honored for their community service, contributions to the community, and accomplishments at the 2023 annual Apopka Chamber Business Awards.
The Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The seniors of the Apopka High School’s Student Government Association (SGA) visited Phillis Wheatley Elementary on Tuesday, December 19, to deliver presents to all the pre-K…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
Hello Folks, I wish I could tell you that the fishin’ is fantastic, but I cannot tell a lie. As you all know, last weekend we…
The Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Apopka Boys’ basketball team split their two games after press time last week, beating the West Orange Warriors 67-37, who are now 1-8, on Wednesday,…
The Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters Boys’ soccer team had a tough time last week as they tied one and lost one. More photos on 3B.
The Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters Girls’ basketball team had a great showing last week winning two of their three games.
The Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters picked right back up from where they left off last season, winning the Grenadiers Girls Grappler Classic.
Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is growing faith, friendships, and familiesThe Apopka Chief
September 29, 2023
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…
Dogtopia Apopka cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
September 29, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, local business owners and community leaders cut the ribbon for Dogtopia of Orlando-Apopka. Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson holds a pair…
AFD participate in 5K runThe Apopka Chief
September 29, 2023
Apopka Fire Lieutenant Justin Joseph, engineer Antonio Batista, and firefighter Xavier Tulli-Miller participated in the annual Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K Run and Walk in New…
Black crowned heronThe Apopka Chief
September 29, 2023
Visitors can see wildlife such as this juvenile black crowned night heron at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Full moon and cooler weather helps, catch and turn in tagged fishThe Apopka Chief
September 29, 2023
Hello Folks, Well we are gettin’ a few cooler days, but we have had a couple of days that were kinda hot. I’m sure we will…
Tough game, but pregame event was a great celebration of historyThe Apopka Chief
September 29, 2023
Four former Apopka High football players, all of whom went on to college and/or professional sports, spoke during the well-attended event. Read more on page 2B.
Mustangs football dominate Lake BrantleyThe Apopka Chief
September 29, 2023
The final score was not indicative of the Wekiva Mustangs’ thorough and commanding victory over the Lake Brantley Patriots on Friday, September 22. See more photos…
Pepping them upThe Apopka Chief
September 29, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters cheerleaders took part in a pep rally/celebration of Apopka High football history on Friday, September 22, just prior to the game against…
Blue Darters drop to 3-1 after loss to Edgewater EaglesThe Apopka Chief
September 29, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters’ win streak was cut short by the Edgewater Eagles on Friday, September 22. Apopka falls to 3-1 on the season after their…
Graceworx Church offers good music, preaching, fellowship, and Bible studyThe Apopka Chief
September 22, 2023
Apopka is blessed with an abundance of options when it comes to churches. The region has an array of congregations large and small, long-established, and fledgling,…