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The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darter football team is currently in search for a new offensive coordinator as well as a new offensive-line coach.
The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
Apopka basketball head coach, Scott Williams, talks with his team during a timeout during the Blue Darters’ 67-37 victory over the West Orange Warriors on  Wednesday,…
The Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
Shouting on the playground, Mom calling everyone for dinner, Dad reading a bedtime story — the sounds of childhood are the ones we remember throughout our…
The Apopka Chief
December 8, 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…
The Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
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…
The Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
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…
The Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
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…
The Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
The Apopka Police Department supported local families in need during the holidays with the department’s annual Shop With a Cop.
The Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters fell to the still-undefeated Edgewater Eagles in a home matchup on Wednesday, December 6. Read more on page 3B.
The Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
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…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Weather is still summer-like in Central Florida, but fishin’ is OKThe Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
Hello Folks, I thought cooler weather was just around the corner. Boy, was I wrong. Still havin’ some hot days but we might get some cooler temperatures next week. At…
Take the worry out of storm damage clean-up with fast, reliable service from Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
When storms leave a path of destruction on your trees and landscape, rapid response time and expert advice from Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping will make…
Supporting Our Community: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District’s Helping HandThe Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
When the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced in 2020, nobody could have imagined its impact on so many families trying to make ends meet. At Lake Apopka Natural…
Mistakes lead to Wekiva’s loss to Lake MinneolaThe Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
For a second consecutive contest, mistakes doomed the Wekiva Mustangs to a loss.
Community recognizes 22nd anniversary of 9/11 attacksThe Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
The community recognized the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the front steps of Apopka City Hall with the community being reminded not to…
Blue Darters come back from 14 behind to winThe Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters stayed undefeated after a hard-fought win over the host Dr. Phillips Panthers on Friday, September 8.
Suspect arrested for cemetery vandalism, released on bondThe Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
Members of the community provided video of the crime to Apopka detectives, which led to identification of the suspect, according to the news release.
A bird’s good side at Lake Apopka Wildlife DriveThe Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
Visitors can see many wildlife at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive such as this limpkin. The drive is free and open to the public each Friday…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Rain from hurricane has helped make fishin’ much betterThe Apopka Chief
September 8, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone made it through the storm OK, and that you and your family are safe and sound. We had a lot of wind…
Six turnovers lead to Mustangs lossThe Apopka Chief
September 8, 2023
For the third consecutive season, the Wekiva Mustangs outgained the Ocoee Knights by a decisive margin, this time by 158-56 yards or close to a 3-1…