Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 organized its Veterans Day ceremony featuring a keynote address by Retired Lt. Commander Joshua A. Andrews on Veterans Day, Saturday,…
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Local barbecue restaurant Sonny’s BBQ recognized the two police officers who helped deliver a baby last month after receiving a 911 call.
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The Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition welcomes Miss Florida 2023 Juliette Valle to the community as she hosts the Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition on Saturday, December 2,…
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week, and you are lookin’ forward to goin’ fishin’ this weekend. The fishin’ has been pretty good…
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Today, Friday, November 17, the Apopka Blue Darters will travel to face the 4M District 2 top-ranked team, the Sanford Seminoles, after defeating the Evans Trojans…
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It was a battle between the run-threat quarterbacks of Apopka and Evans during the Blue Darters’ 22-13 win over the Trojans in the FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals.
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After defeating the Evans Trojans 22-13 in the Regional Quarterfinals the Apopka Blue Darters are set for the next round of the FHSAA playoffs.
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It came down to the final moments in the Apopka Blue Darters’ last regular season game of the 2023 football season.
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The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated will present guest speaker, Vennia Francois, a Republican candidate for Congress, on Thursday, November 16, at The Hilton Garden Inn-Apopka…
VFW holds retirement ceremony for Lt Cdr AndrewsThe Apopka Chief
A retirement ceremony was held in honor of Lieutenant Commander Joshua A. Andrews on at the Apopka VFW Post 10147. Read more on page 6A.
OCPS leaders advise on back-to-school safetyThe Apopka Chief
Prior to students returning to school, Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) leaders and law enforcement officials delivered important safety messages for students, family and the community…
First Apopka Dog Mayor elected, raises money for pet rescueThe Apopka Chief
Raising for Second Chance Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, Asher, a 10-year-old border collie, was elected the first Honorary Apopka Dog Mayor.
Blue Darters, Mustangs practicing toward preseason gamesThe Apopka Chief
Area schools prepare for upcoming football season.
Very hot weather means best time to fish is very early in dayThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, If it gets any hotter, I won’t be able to run my A/C any longer. My power bill is higher now than any time…
Gathering, broadcast will take a look at AHS football historyThe Apopka Chief
Roger Franklin Williams, who broadcasts not only each Apopka High School football game but also has weekly Blue Darter Sports Central programs on the radio, will…
Rolson will take part in Crying Towel eventThe Apopka Chief
The 2023 Dave Powers Crying Towel dinner and radio program will be held at Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster. The program will feature after-dinner presentations by…
Wekiva preseason game setThe Apopka Chief
Today marks one week before the 2023 season begins with the preseason game. As is also the custom, the Wekiva Mustangs’ purpose for practicing shifts from…
Sammie Smith’s book about life lessonsThe Apopka Chief
Former Apopka Blue Darters football great Sammie Smith has written a book that will be released later this month.
August 2023 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023 Thomas A. Hurst, 62, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 03, 2023. Mr. Hurst was born on October 18, 1960 in Orlando,…