William David “Billy” Long Sr. was one of several farmers who worked the rich muck farms on the north shore of Lake Apopka until the land…
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Wekiva boys team playing in holiday tournament
“Basically, this tournament is an opportunity to get another eye-opener,” Wekiva coach Gersino Lubin said.
Look back at 2016 sports from Apopka, Wekiva high schools
Apopka’s Nathan Louis glides through the lane towards the hoop. Wekiva running back Jaylon Fair helped lead the Mustangs to their first Class 8A playoff berth.
Task force’s five-pronged report looks to solve violence in South Apopka
After several incidences of gun violence in South Apopka earlier this year, the task force was germinated out of ideas from business owner Rod Love, retired…
Apopka Police Department gives check
Prior to Christmas, the Apopka Police Department donated money and several toys to Loaves & Fishes.
Wekiva girls looking to improve as they host area tournament
Tommie Butts’ coaching staff were keeping several eyes on the not-so-obvious and behind-the-scenes plans.
Eagle Scout Award
Apopka Boy Scout Christian Lamphere, shown with his father, Phil, received his Eagle Scout badge earlier this month.
Developer wants exceptions to city’s sign ordinance for plaza
Developers will likely seek special exceptions to the city’s sign ordinance for at least some of the businesses that are being built in Piedmont Plaza that…
Youthful Blue Darters improving as season moves along
Even though he’s a self-professed big-picture guy, Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball coach Scott Williams sees some improvements in the team’s play.
Local company lands tax incentives in turn for more high-paying jobs
At its December 13 meeting the Orange County Board of County Commissioners granted an economic development ad valorem tax exemption for the Apopka facility of the…
Wekiva boys team playing in holiday tournamentThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
“Basically, this tournament is an opportunity to get another eye-opener,” Wekiva coach Gersino Lubin said.
Look back at 2016 sports from Apopka, Wekiva high schoolsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Apopka’s Nathan Louis glides through the lane towards the hoop. Wekiva running back Jaylon Fair helped lead the Mustangs to their first Class 8A playoff berth.
Task force’s five-pronged report looks to solve violence in South ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
After several incidences of gun violence in South Apopka earlier this year, the task force was germinated out of ideas from business owner Rod Love, retired…
Wekiva girls looking to improve as they host area tournamentThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Tommie Butts’ coaching staff were keeping several eyes on the not-so-obvious and behind-the-scenes plans.
Apopka Police Department gives checkThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Prior to Christmas, the Apopka Police Department donated money and several toys to Loaves & Fishes.
Eagle Scout AwardThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Apopka Boy Scout Christian Lamphere, shown with his father, Phil, received his Eagle Scout badge earlier this month.
Developer wants exceptions to city’s sign ordinance for plazaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Developers will likely seek special exceptions to the city’s sign ordinance for at least some of the businesses that are being built in Piedmont Plaza that…
Youthful Blue Darters improving as season moves alongThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Even though he’s a self-professed big-picture guy, Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball coach Scott Williams sees some improvements in the team’s play.
Local company lands tax incentives in turn for more high-paying jobsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
At its December 13 meeting the Orange County Board of County Commissioners granted an economic development ad valorem tax exemption for the Apopka facility of the…
Apopka wrestlers use Bill Scott Tourney to gain experienceThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Generally considered the premier competition during the regular season for the sport of wrestling, the final standings of the Bill Scott Memorial Lyman Tourney saw the…