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Hood Presley wedding
Apopkan marries in Birmingham, ALThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
Miss Amy Ellis Hood and Captain Timothy Beale Presley, United States Army, were joined together in marriage. Read more on the Hood Presley wedding on page…
Florida Living Anniversary
Retirement community marks 50thThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
On September 12, 1965, when Apopka was a small Florida town of 4,000 residents, Florida Living Retirement Community opened its doors to a community within a…
Apopka High School teachers
Teacher, support person of the YearThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
Apopka High School recently announced its Teacher of the Year, March Anchel, and Support Person of the Year, Luis Figueroa.
Rachel Lamey
Rachel Lemay named player of the weekThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
Covenant College freshman Rachel Lemay, a goalkeeper from Apopka, was named USA South Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
Zellwood Honor Guard
Business history celebrated at Zellwood reunionThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
The Annual Zellwood Community Reunion was well attended this year the event theme was occupations past and present in Zellwood.
Abandoned puppy
Abandoned, injured puppy now adopted and recoveringThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
A badly injured puppy that was dropped off at a fire station five weeks ago. Read more on Maxwell's story on page 6B.
Ertel
NORWF will host Seminole County Supervisor of Elections at meetingThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated will present guest speaker, Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Michael Ertel, at their October meeting.
Community Garage Sale at Brookdale Wekiwa
Community garage sale at BrookdaleThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
Brookdale Wekiwa Springs held a community garage sale. There, a variety of items including wall art, books, clothes and artifacts were for sale. Money raised from sales…
Yard of The Month October 2015
Yard of the MonthThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka recognized Debra Mota-John and Hedley John, (l), homeowners at Oakhill Reserve, as recipients of the Yard of the Month for October.
Apopka Fire Department Bright House Networks Hispanic Heritage
AFD, Bright House and Hispanic Heritage MonthThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
Members of the Apopka police and fire departments will be featured on Bright House Networks to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.
Apopka Darters vs Cougars 2015 football
Darters face Cougars with a driving forceThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
Read about this game and the plays that were made. Find out if the Darters beat the Cougars with the effort they put forth.
Simmian Mitchel Wekiva High School
Mustangs vs. Winter Park in defense powered gameThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
Errr......talk to the hand Winter Park! Running back Simmian Mitchell rambled into the end zone for a 21-yard touchdown. Did the Mustangs win? Find out on…
Rick Darlington
Darters to take on perennial rival, West Orange WarriorsThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
That fever-pitch feeling will continue when the Warriors visit Apopka’s Roger Williams Field.
kenard lang
Coaches stress Trojans to Mustangs in prep for tonightThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
“Taking the Trojans lightly is a mistake,” Lang said. “In some ways, playing a winless team like the Trojans is the most difficult opponent.
Apopka High School Boys Bowling
AHS Boys Varsity Bowling participates in challengeThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2015
Led by Todd Hauser, the Apopka boys varsity bowling team continues to perform up to the level worthy of defending the state championship. Read more on…