Haley Maxwell competed at the Georgia Junior Beef Futurity Show and competed for a scholarship based upon a Junior Cattlemen’s Quiz. Read more about Maxwell and…
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AHS FFA VP attends show and competes for scholarshipThe Apopka Chief
Ukrainian church concert to raise money for cracked foundationThe Apopka Chief
Five advanced voice students, including their teacher’s two former ones from Maryland, will perform a fundraising concert to raise money for a crack in an Apopka…
The Apopka Fire Department kicked off the first of two weeks of summer campsThe Apopka Chief
Over 50 kids are participating in the program, which shows them the world of fire safety through activities promoting team-building, volunteerism, and leadership.
AHS athletic trainer wins statewide awardThe Apopka Chief
“It was a nomination from someone who sees what you do everyday and appreciates it, which is so important,” Ken Keister said.
Former Blue Darter lands spot in hall of fameThe Apopka Chief
Aaron Jones, a 1984 Apopka High School graduate who went on to play nine years in the National Football League, has been inducted into the Kentucky…
Apopka motorcross rider competes in national eventThe Apopka Chief
Perry Warren shows plaques he has won for the success he’s had in motocross racing. “To get to the championships takes a lot of hard work,…
Mustangs continue conditioning work in summer heatThe Apopka Chief
In addition to lifting weights, the Wekiva High football players work on aerobic conditioning through running drills as they prepare for the 2015 football season. See…
Apopka Little League softball all-stars compete in sectionalThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Little League Minor softball team wins one of three in tourney. Read more on their performance on page 1C.
Blue Darters working toward 4th straight title gameThe Apopka Chief
See photos of the Darters in preparation and read more on page 5C.
MinionsThe Apopka Chief
JULY 10, 2015 PG , 1 hr 31 min Animated Comedy One Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little…
Sewer-plant expansion affects city spendingThe Apopka Chief
Just prior to the Independence Day holiday, city commissioners got their first look at Apopka’s overall budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
Three Apopka schools get refurbished & reconstructedThe Apopka Chief
Lovell Elementary School. as seen from the northeast aerial view, underwent what is called a prototype placement. During reconstruction, students attended the Apopka Ninth Grade Center…
Celebrating America’s birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Although there were plenty of amateur fireworks shot off over the Independence Day weekend in the Apopka area, the closest professional fireworks display to Apopka was…
Fire department offering safety checks for car seatsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Fire Department (AFD) is now offering car-seat safety checks to ensure that infants, toddlers and children are safe on the road. Read more on…
Water projects will allow Apopka to expand its reuse water capabilitiesThe Apopka Chief
Preliminary construction is under way for the first of two large collection ponds to be built on 90 acres. Read more on this project and what…
Matriarch of four generations celebrates her 96th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Ethel Logatto credits her longevity to her parents, who both lived to be 72 years old. Read her story, how she came to live in Apopka…
Berkley’s passing a great loss to allThe Apopka Chief
By Fred Brummer, Special to the Chief "You may then understand why I considered myself blessed when, as a legislative rookie, I was able to have…
Youths create artwork in Boys and Girls Clubs programThe Apopka Chief
Youths show off their creations in an art program held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida. Find out what special group will receive…
Extended family of 500 holds 35th annual Fourth of July cookoutThe Apopka Chief
The Lawery extended family has gathered every Fourth of July for the last 35 years for a large picnic.
Wholesale bakery opens in Apopka to make cheese rollsThe Apopka Chief
Though it may be considered a novelty to American culture, cheese bread has been a popular staple of Brazilian cuisine for more than 100 years. Read…
Apopka Little League comes away with district titlesThe Apopka Chief
"We are proud of the teams and thought Apopka Little League was well-represented as far as the product and play. High expectations have developed over the…
Apopka to Atlanta: Hittel’s videos are on a bigger stageThe Apopka Chief
Austin Hittel graduated from Apopka High in 2010 and from there, it’s been a meteoric rise to his current position as a digital video producer with…
Here’s the plan, guysThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters assistant football coach Mark Barrett (r) points out the routes he wants receivers to run during a passing league game for the Blue…
Keeping an eye outThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva Mustangs assistant football coaches Bryan Gary (l) and Marcus McCarty watch as players work out during summer conditioning drills.
Local bowlers heading to important national eventThe Apopka Chief
Central Florida has grown into a hotbed of championship bowling and at its heart is the Brunswick-Wekiva Lanes’ youth program. Pete Vergos (r) and Ray Repaci…