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Wekiva softball season comes to an endVinnie Cammarano
Lady Mustangs mercy Jones but lose in district semifinal
Gas prices spike 27 cents in 1 week The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Apopka prices slightly below national average.
Controversial call dooms Apopka in District ChampionshipVinnie Cammarano
A fast start for Apopka quickly unraveled into a night Apopka couldn’t recover from. The Blue Darters jumped out to an early lead but fell to Lake Brantley, 16-4, in the Class 7A…
The shellcrackers are bedding, and they are biting The Apopka Chief
John at Bitters Bait & Tackle reports that folks are catchin’ plenty of catfish and shellcrackers on the St. Johns River, most of 'em up under the 417 bridge in Lake Jesup. You can also catch some shellcrackers in…
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive celebrates 11 years The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Staff, volunteers to assist and educate visitors on Sunday.
6 Wekiva athletes sign college offersVinnie Cammarano
Basketball and flag football athletes sign letters of intent
James Maltby wins 2026 Service to Mankind AwardSarah Merly
Sertoma Club honors businessman for community service
APD sergeant escorts Vietnam War veteran in Honor FlightSarah Merly
60 veterans explored Washington, D.C. for the day
Apopka shuts out Seminole to advance to district championshipVinnie Cammarano
Aeschilman complete game, Smith grand slam lead Darters















