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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Apopka Boys Basketball defeats rival Wekiva in final seconds
FHSAA gives Blue Darters and Mustangs new classifications
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…
Rotary Donation
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…
New worship leader heads Christmas Eve service
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…
City defies bad weather to lay wreaths on vets’ graves
Defying the inclement weather, the community held its Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 16, at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery.
Local gas district names new CEO
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.
Chamber awards honors leaders, businesses at yearly event
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.
Apopka High SGA delivers gifts at Wheatley
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…
Last week’s weather meant the fish would be hard to catch
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…
Apopka Boys Basketball splits games against Warriors, Pioneers
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,…
Pet rescue needs public’s help raising funds for a new buildingThe Apopka Chief
A pet rescue organization that lost its building lease this past summer has so far raised nearly $100,000 to acquire a new building in which to…
Event to benefit scholarship fundThe Apopka Chief
The Armando Borjas Jr. Scholarship, along with the City of Apopka and the Apopka Fire and Police Departments, will be hosting the second annual Together as…
Chamber foundation holds fundraiserThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation donated a check to HOPE CommUnity Center at the Backroom Steakhouse.
As the weather cools, specks will start bitin’The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, It’s gettin’ a little cooler. It’s not cool enough for me, but it’s not in the high 90s when you go outside. I can…
Brian Tatai named new baseball coach for Wekiva MustangsThe Apopka Chief
When the Wekiva Mustangs baseball team begins the 2024 season, a new head coach with a familiar face will be in the dugout. Brian Tatai was…
Mustangs down Warriors in defensive battleThe Apopka Chief
In a low-scoring, defensive-oriented contest, the Wekiva Mustangs’ offense moved the ball just enough to even the overall record. See more photos on page 3B.
Darters back in action against EdgewaterThe Apopka Chief
After a week off, the Apopka Blue Darters football team jumps right back into its tough schedule as the Darters host the Edgewater Eagles today. Although…
Mustangs host Patriots in non-district gameThe Apopka Chief
When taking to the field today, the Wekiva Mustangs will face the most unconventional challenge of the season in the form of the Lake Brantley Patriots.…
Unique event prior to Edgewater game worth attendingThe Apopka Chief
The Darters will host a very formidable foe in the Edgewater Eagles today, but unlike other home games, there will be a unique pregame pep rally…
Best half of season leads to solid victory over Dr. PhillipsThe Apopka Chief
In what I thought was the best half of the season for the Apopka High football team, the Blue Darters overcame an 11-point deficit to up…