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Lightning destroys 4 Apopka homes Sunday night
One of the four houses destroyed by fire after lightning struck it on Sunday, June 15.
In what was seen as a rare occurrence...
Apopka police will not press charges in traffic-related death
Apopka police said they will not pursue criminal charges in the Monday morning traffic-related death of Daniel J. Hodge, 53, and have closed the...
Apopka zeroes in on new football coach
Apopka football's previous head coach, Jeff Rolson, talks with linebackers during a drill at spring practice.
Apopka High School's athletic director, Aaron Crawford, told...
OP-ED: City works to expand local trails
Mayor Bryan Nelson
By Bryan Nelson
The city of Apopka continues to look for opportunities to expand our trail system, giving more access to people...
How Apopka’s senior team defied odds with three upset wins in...
All-Star play for Apopka and the surrounding area Little League chapters started last week. In a district full of elite talent, Apopka did its...
How Apopka Pop Warner’s 2024 national success sets stage for 2025
The Apopka Pop Warner organization is coming off a monumental 2024 year in which the football and cheer teams went to the national stage....
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How Apopka Pop Warner’s 2024 national success sets stage for 2025
The Apopka Pop Warner organization is coming off a monumental 2024 year in which the football and cheer teams went to the national stage....
We’re serving up Catfish, Shrimp, Salmon Patties, Crab, and… Hushpuppies
Fried Catfish! Don’t you love it? We have a recipe from Southern Living’s All-Time Favorites for fried catfish. You need to be sure and...
Bass are biting in chain of lakes near Apopka
Hello Folks,
This weekend is the "license free” weekend on Saturday and Sunday, for freshwater fishin’. You and your guests don’t have to have a...
Apopka Little League All-Stars begin district tournament in 2025
A member of Apopka Little League’s Majors All-Star team puts everything he has into a throw to first base.
Apopka Little League prepared this...
Sports
Apopka zeroes in on new football coach
Apopka football's previous head coach, Jeff Rolson, talks with linebackers during a drill at spring practice.
Apopka High School's athletic director, Aaron Crawford, told...
How Apopka’s senior team defied odds with three upset wins in...
All-Star play for Apopka and the surrounding area Little League chapters started last week. In a district full of elite talent, Apopka did its...
How Apopka Pop Warner’s 2024 national success sets stage for 2025
The Apopka Pop Warner organization is coming off a monumental 2024 year in which the football and cheer teams went to the national stage....
FHSAA expands football postseason with 36-team invitational tournament
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) voted to expand football playoffs and also make major postseason changes in baseball and basketball last week...
Apopka Little League All-Stars begin district tournament in 2025
A member of Apopka Little League’s Majors All-Star team puts everything he has into a throw to first base.
Apopka Little League prepared this...
‘What Is Going On?’: Apopka faces critical point in football program’s...
Hall of Fame former head coach of the Apopka Football team, Chip Gierke, speaks his mind to an official while being held back...