“We have played fairly well throughout the first half of the season,” Blue Darters coach Brittany Hardy said.
Steakhouse owner triples size of restaurant and bar areaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
After four years of serving high-end steaks in a 45-seat restaurant, Ed Conlan, owner of Apopka’s Backroom Steakhouse, has tripled the size of the restaurant, opening…
City breaks ground on expansionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
City of Apopka officials and representatives of the construction company broke ground earlier this month on an expansion of the city’s water reclamation facility.
Local girl scout, Katie Lange, receives the Gold AwardThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Katie Lange, a junior at Wekiva High School and an Ambassador in Girl Scout Troop 1598, was recently awarded the Gold Award which is the highest…
Billy Long diesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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…
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.













