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…
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Hello Folks, Happy New Year, I hope your new year has started off with a bang. I know there were lots of fireworks goin' off around…
City Hall lights up in awareness of rare health conditionThe Apopka Chief
About 25 people gathered outside Apopka City Hall in an illumination of the building to commemorate September as Chiari Malformation Awareness Month.
Church sees students ‘at the Pole’The Apopka Chief
A community church in Apopka and members of their prayer team connected with students of Apopka Memorial Middle School at the school flag pole. The purpose…
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…
Dogtopia Apopka cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
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
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
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…
Full moon and cooler weather helps, catch and turn in tagged fishThe Apopka Chief
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
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
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
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…