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Unveiling the new Apopka Chief logo
By J.C. Derrick Publisher The last two months have flown by as The Apopka Chief team has implemented a variety of changes to better...
Zellwood senior warns locals of downtown robbery
An elderly woman who was the victim of a robbery last summer is warning locals that there may be an international robbery ring whose...
Middle school mentoring program grows
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Over 12 years of teaching and coaching at Apopka Memorial Middle School (AMMS), Mel Bolden saw a need with the young people...
City of Apopka recognizes growth of special needs registry
At least 50 people are now registered in the Apopka Police Department’s special needs registry program since Officer Emmanuel Sosa launched it in April...
Apopka Art and Foliage Festival features juried arts and craft
Art, foliage, and fun await visitors at the 63rd annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival next weekend.
Organized by the Apopka Woman's Club and the...
CRA Board adopts reallocated $1.9 million budget
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board adopted its reallocated budget of an estimated $1.9 million, prioritizing projects that must start by Oct. 1...
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Lifestyle
The best action has been around the pads
Hello Folks,
I hope everyone is enjoy- in’ this weather and y’all are gettin’ out and catchin’ some fish.
I’m gettin’ reports that folks are still...
True Maryland Crab Cakes, Cheesy Baked Grits, and Ree’s Crazy Brownies!
According to Robert, the contributor to AllRecipes.com, “This crab cake recipe is the true crab cake with no fillers and no heavy spices,...
Fried Catfish, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, and Malaga Street Breakfast Tacos!
Pan-Fried Catfish from Marvin Woods’ The New Low-Country Cooking book calls for nice big catfish fillets and buttermilk, sherry and two kinds of vinegar,...
Bass fishin’ is still goin’ strong in most lakes
Durin’ your time of reflection and prayer this week, I hope you have a chance to appreciate how blessed we are to live in...
Sports
Apopka crushes Horizon, wins 10 straight
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka softball team defeated the No. 46 Horizon Hawks, 8-1, and the Sanford Seminoles, 12-7, this week after beating the Timber...
Wekiva softball steamrolls Evans, 21-6, to cap regular season
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
This week, the Wekiva Mustangs defeated the Evans Trojans, 21-6, after losing to the Dr. Phillips Panthers, 14-4, last week. The team...
Apopka football preps for spring game
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
We are just a month away from seeing the new look of the Apopka Blue Darter football team during the spring football...
Wekiva faces Innovation before district tournament
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Wekiva boys volleyball team has a 3-9 record this season with just one win in their last six games, a 3-2...
Apopka volleyball dominates Ocoee in 3 straight sets on senior night
Head: Apopka volleyball dominates Ocoee in 3 straight sets on senior night
Deck: Blue Darters defeat Sanford, prepare for district tournament
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka...
Apopka baseball poised for great 2026 season
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Blue Darter Baseball team's 2025 season ended this week when they fell in the second round of the 7A District 4...