The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Blue Darters end season as they head to playoffs
For the first time in his head-coaching career, Apopka coach Rick Darlington’s team has recorded a perfect record in the regular season.
Undefeated regular season
The Piedmont Lakes Middle School girls soccer team completed its season with a regular-season record of 5-0, the first undefeated slate in school history.
Boy Scout who built 9-11 memorial has seen his life change
From October 2015, when Boy Scout Christian Lamphere conceived of his ambitious Eagle Scout project, to seeing through its completion and dedication this September,...
Apopka teacher charged in sexting case with student
An Apopka Memorial Middle School teacher was arrested off campus and charged with multiple offenses.
Halloween fun with police
A family-friendly Halloween event that local Bishop Kevin Cobaris organized at Wheatley Park took place. Among many actvities were getting candy and interacting with...
Mustangs ride past Warriors for first Class 8A playoff berth
For every team, the tangible positive result of the regular season is to earn a berth in the FHSAA postseason tournament. But for Wekiva,...
‘Fantastic’ AHS cast
The Apopka High School Drama Department will perform the children’s play “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” based on the Ronald Dahl novel.
Groups push for voting
About 45 people from multiple non-profit organizations drummed up awareness of the importance of early voting with a demonstration at the U.S. Highway 441/Central...
Like father, like daughter in education
The OCPS Foundation and Duke Energy awarded STEM partnership grants to Apopka High School mathematics teacher Mike MacWithey and his daughter Deborah Blakeslee.
Vergos participates in state bowling event
Apopka High’s Pete Vergos placed in the individual competition at the high school state bowling tournament.