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At a quiet farm on the edge of town, a 10-year-old girl stands tall—literally—atop a walking horse at Claudia Heath Farms. Arms outstretched like wings, she…
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The rise of equestrian vaulting in Apopka: a new sport takes holdMarshall Tempest
Key takeaways from Apopka football’s recent FCA scrimmageMarshall Tempest
July 31, 2025
Last week, the new Apopka football team and its new head coach, Marcus Neeson, got to experience game speed for the first time since the spring…
Best of Apopka voting launches Teresa Sargeant
July 30, 2025
Online voting taking place through Aug. 27 Voting for the Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards kicked off Monday, allowing readers to recognize the achievements…
LLC tied to billionaire buys Errol Estate former golf course Teresa Sargeant
July 30, 2025
Family struggled to sell, revitalize property over the years A limited liability company (LLC) associated with a billionaire entrepreneur finalized the acquisition of the defunct Errol…
Apopka swimmers gear up for 2025 Southern Zone Championships in FloridaMarshall Tempest
July 29, 2025
Keira Druck, Grace Goodman, and Matthew "Cooper" Jankun have all been invited to represent Florida at the 2025 Southern Zone Age Group Championships, again demonstrating Apopka’s…
Pop Warner flag football teams aim for national title in debut seasonMarshall Tempest
July 29, 2025
The Apopka Pop Warner organization has tripled its numbers in a year and has grown in every aspect. This year is all about expansion, and one…
Goodwill welcomes shoppers to ‘round up’ for YMCATeresa Sargeant
July 29, 2025
Organization to match funds donated to YMCA Throughout August, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is encouraging customers to participate in the “round up” initiative to raise…
Florida DOGE to audit Orange CountyTeresa Sargeant
July 29, 2025
State cites county’s $330M yearly increase of ad valorem tax The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is auditing Orange County over its yearly $330 million…
Temperatures soar as Apopka faces extreme heat warning TuesdayThe Apopka Chief
July 29, 2025
Apopka is under an Extreme Heat Warning along with the rest of Orange County from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Forecasters anticipate dangerous heat, with temperatures…
Local artist adding new mural to downtown collection Teresa Sargeant
July 28, 2025
The Downtown Mural to go up on Domino's Pizza building Local artist Ridge Bonnick is bringing a new mural installation to Domino’s Pizza in downtown Apopka. …
