Apopka scored early and often Friday night, building a 35-0 halftime lead over Wekiva and preserving the shutout to claim the Mayor’s Cup. Mayor Nick Nesta capped the celebration by presenting his first rivalry trophy to his alma mater.

Apopka and Wekiva will close their football seasons with the Mayor’s Cup, putting a rivalry trophy and hometown bragging rights on the line. Festivities at Wekiva begin at 6 pm, with kickoff scheduled for 7 pm.

Apopka’s playoff hopes ended Friday night with a 45-13 loss to Lake Mary as turnovers and defensive breakdowns put the Blue Darters in an early hole. Two touchdown connections between Kai Goodling and Nyzier Collington provided a bright spot as Apopka looks toward its season finale against Wekiva.

Lightning interrupted Apopka’s Senior Night matchup against Timber Creek with the Blue Darters leading 12-7 and 10:42 remaining in the second quarter. The occasion also highlighted the contributions of Apopka’s graduating seniors and younger players poised to take on bigger roles next season.

Apopka erased a fourth-quarter deficit with a touchdown in the final minute to defeat Lake Brantley 21-15 on homecoming night. Kai Goodling connected with Ceon Cotton for the decisive score and a two-point conversion as the neighboring programs renewed their rivalry.

Apopka and Seminole once played games that helped shape the state championship races. Friday’s 43-18 Seminole victory showed how much the matchup has changed.

Apopka scored four touchdowns across the second and third quarters to defeat Horizon 28-7 Friday night. Freshman quarterback Kai Goodling ran for one touchdown and threw for two more as the Blue Darters combined an explosive offense with multiple defensive takeaways.

Developers want to transform a former Collier County automotive test track into a private motorsports club with resort amenities and up to 100 residential units. Environmental advocates warn that the project would fragment vital Florida panther habitat near several public preserves.

Orange County has awarded Central Florida Dreamplex a $15,000 Youth Sports Enhancement Grant. The funding will help expand its Orlando Magic Dreamers wheelchair basketball program for athletes ages 5 to 18.

Central Florida SC offers a complete soccer development pathway for children ages 2 through high school. Programs combine professional coaching, skill development, and competitive opportunities in a positive, supportive environment.

Former Apopka High School football star Jalen Carter has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles. The reported $152 million deal rewards Carter’s rapid rise from Blue Darters standout to one of the NFL’s premier defensive players.

HCA Florida Healthcare physicians are encouraging families to take basic safety precautions while enjoying Florida’s waterways this summer. Drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional death among Florida children ages 1 to 4.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle and Apopka native Jalen Carter is returning home to host a free youth football camp Saturday at Apopka High School. The camp will offer football instruction, mentorship, lunch, giveaways and performance training for boys and girls ages 7-17.

Time to Train Athletics Foundation will host a free youth basketball clinic for boys ages 7–17 on June 28 at The Well Activity Center in Apopka, featuring coaching from former professional player Jonathon Thompson.

As families spend more time around water during the summer months, swim instructors are reminding parents that water safety starts earlier — and lasts longer — than many realize. Beyond learning strokes, swim lessons help children develop confidence, awareness, and essential survival skills that grow over time.

This free family-friendly event is designed to create positive interactions between youth and community leaders while encouraging healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship, and meaningful engagement.

Swim lessons are about far more than learning strokes or swimming across a pool. Early lessons help children build confidence, comfort, awareness, and foundational water safety skills that can stay with them for life.

Apopka officials have broken ground on six new soccer fields at the Northwest Recreation Complex. The expansion is expected to increase field availability and support larger athletic events.

A dispute over youth sports field rental rates at Apopka’s Northwest Recreation Complex is drawing renewed attention at City Hall as the City moves forward with a competitive bidding process. Central Florida Soccer Club leaders and supporters say the RFP was applied only to CFSC, raising concerns about fairness, transparency, and the future of travel soccer for more than 500 local children.