The New Year is upon us, and it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. You’ve probably vowed to get healthier, walk more, eat locally,…
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New Year’s Day marks a day every college football fan has been waiting for since August, some even since February.
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Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has donated…
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The Apopka Police Department added two new officers to its police force on Monday, December 18. The officers took an oath to serve and protect when…
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Here is a schedule of upcoming meetings in January 2024. All will take place at Apopka City Hall, 120 E. Main St., Apopka. Meetings are live…
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a Blessed Christmas and you and your family enjoyed your time together. My wife Shirley and I enjoyed our time…
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No matter the score or the level of play, a rivalry game between the Wekiva Mustangs and the Blue Darters is always a battle no matter…
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The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) decided to reclassify and distribute high school football programs in a way that may be familiar to a lot…
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Chris DeClue (l), Rotary Club of Apopka Rotary Club presented a $1000 check to U.S. Air Force Sgt. Ocasio of the Wekiva High School ROTC program for Ocasio’s…
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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…
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…
Four men sentenced for robbery spree that included Apopka storesThe Apopka Chief
United States District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced four individuals, all from Orlando, in connection with their robbery spree of businesses in Florida including two…
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…
Blue Darters drop to 3-1 after loss to Edgewater EaglesThe Apopka Chief
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
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,…