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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Apopka Police Department supported local families in need during the holidays with the department’s annual Shop With a Cop.
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The Apopka Blue Darters fell to the still-undefeated Edgewater Eagles in a home matchup on Wednesday, December 6. Read more on page 3B.
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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…
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Hello Folks, We have started a new season of TrophyCatch, which started October 1. You can go to trophycatch.com for information on submitting your bass for…
Blue Darters use late-game punt block defense to down Ocoee, 2-0The Apopka Chief
“Defense wins championships.” That’s what many famous football coaches and programs have harped on for years. But you also need to score to win.
Mustangs will travel to Ocoee to take on rival KnightsThe Apopka Chief
Every member of a district is required to meet the others. Ocoee and Wekiva Mustangs will face off for the 15th time over the past 17…
Hurricane Idalia will impact fishin’ on lakes and the St. Johns RiverThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I’m writin’ my article today which is Tuesday, the 29th. I’m waitin’ on the storm and preparin’ for the impact which is goin’ to…
Snowie of Central Florida cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Snowie of Central Florida LLC, a mobile shaved ice vendor, at 444 S. Central Avenue. Along…
Musician to study at OxfordThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka singer/songwriter, Matti Veldhuis, intends to further her higher education by studying abroad in a two-year post-graduate Oxford University program that will begin this October.…
Wolf Lake Elementary exhibits new muralThe Apopka Chief
Over the summer, Mrs. Palmerini, art teacher of Wolf Lake Elementary and resident artist, created a painted school mural encompassing what it means to be a…
City cuts ribbon for Harmon Road extensionThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka and its partners cut the ribbon to open the new Harmon Road extension that will give better access to vehicles and the…
County preps for, endures Hurricane IdaliaThe Apopka Chief
Orange County announced it had fully activated its Emergency Operations Center to monitor Hurricane Idalia and relay vital safety information to residents. Orange County was also…
State attorney speaks at Chamber eventThe Apopka Chief
Leaders and community members attended the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Gather and Grow event. Chamber President/CEO Cate Manley (l) asks guest speaker, Andrew Bain,…
Providing Sound Futures Florida’s CHAP Program Ensures Access to Hearing Health for ChildrenThe Apopka Chief
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…