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In honor of JP: Blue Darters and Mustangs honor John Peery at Friday football games
High School football in Apopka was all about one man and his legacy on Friday night. John Peery, the longtime editor of The Apopka Chief, died in his sleep on Thursday. He was 67.
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From Staff Reports
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10/15/23
Breaking News: OCPS cancels school for Wednesday
Based on this morning’s forecast, sustained wind speeds will exceed 35 MPH on the west side of Orange County and as a result there will be no school for students on Wednesday, August 30th.
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From Orange County Public Schools
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8/29/23
Who is the top returning quarterback in Orange County?
Who is the best returning quarterback in Orange County high school football? Certainly, Apopka's Tyson Davison and Wekiva's Tyray Davis should be in the conversation. And if you think Davison or …
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By Jeff Gardener, ScorebookLive.com and Staff Reports
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5/8/23
Blue Darters advance in playoffs, Mustangs fall
After a brief one-day delay due to Hurricane Nicole, the High School Football playoffs got underway Saturday for both Apopka schools.
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From Staff Reports
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11/13/22
Cancellation Alert: Blue Darter and Mustang playoff games moved to Saturday
Apopka and Wekiva were scheduled to begin their playoff seasons on Friday, but they will both have to wait an extra day because of Nicole's approach.
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From Staff Reports
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11/9/22
Cancellation Alert: OCPS closes schools Thursday and Friday
Based on the storm's forecast and potential impacts on Orange County, all schools will be closed on Thursday, November 10, and Friday, November 11.
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From Orange County Public Schools
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11/8/22
Blue Darters and Mustangs heading to the postseason
The Mustangs finished the season at 5-5, while the Blue Darters fell to 7-3. But now, Apopka and Wekiva begin their playoff seasons... which makes both teams 0-0.
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From Staff Reports
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11/7/22
Comeback Kids: Apopka rallies past Seminole 24-23 to claim district title
Junior placekicker Hayden Kosicki drilled a 34-yard field goal on the last play of the game to propel the Apopka Blue Darters to a 24-23 win over Seminole High to win the Class 4M District 2 title.
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From Staff Reports
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11/2/22
Blue Darters beat Evans 23-12; play for district title Tuesday night
For the fifth time this season, the Apopka Blue Darters spotted its opponent a lead and then rallied to win - this time against the Evans Trojans 23-12.
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From Staff Reports
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10/30/22
Blue Darters rally; Wekiva stalled
The Apopka Blue Darters continued their winning ways last Friday with a 21-17 come-from-behind victory over Lake Mary. The Wekiva Mustangs, however, could not rally.
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From Staff Reports
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10/23/22
Breaking News: Orange County Public Schools reopening on Tuesday
The Orange County Public School District announced that all its schools would be closed on Monday, while the Orange County Government announced it would resume trash collection on Monday.
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From the Orange County Public School District
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10/3/22
Updating Hurricane Ian News: Orange County Public schools remaining closed on Monday; trash collection resumes
The Orange County Public School District announced that all its schools would be closed on Monday, while the Orange County Government announced it would resume trash collection on Monday.
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From Orange County Government and OCPS
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10/1/22
Weather Alert: OCPS closing schools Wednesday and Thursday
Beginning on Wednesday, September 28th, all schools and facilities will be closed, and extracurricular activities will be canceled through Thursday, September 29th.
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From the Orange County Public School District
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9/26/22
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Blue Darters, Mustangs fall in week five
Week five in high school football proved to be a struggle for both the Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs.
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From Staff Reports
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9/25/22
Week Three: Blue Darters bounce back; Wekiva's rally falls short
The Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs took to the field Friday night in week three of the high school football season. Both teams were coming off losses in week two.
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From Staff Reports
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9/11/22
Tough night for Apopka football teams
It was a tough night for the Apopka Blue Darters and the Wekiva Mustangs. Both teams fell to 1-1 on the season in heartbreaking losses.
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From Staff Reports
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9/5/22
Photo of overcrowded hallway at Apopka High School triggers response from local activist
Olsen: "We must come together with a coordinated, consistent, UNITED, and UNRELENTING effort to make the changes in Tallahassee to address our overcapacity."
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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8/17/22
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Summer Meals All Summer Long: OCPS extends its free meals program
The school year may be over, but as inflation, rising rent, and the mounting cost of gas take a financial toll on Central Florida families, the season for food insecurity is just beginning.
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From Orange County Public Schools
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6/12/22
Wekiva High School wins multiple awards at Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association competitions
Throughout the weekend, ProStart students competed in categories including Culinary, Management, Edible Centerpiece, and Waiter’s Relay.
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From the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
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3/10/22
Wekiva Pop Warner Football and Cheer Association launches early signup campaign this Saturday in South Apopka
The Wekiva Pop Warner and Cheer season will kick off on August 1st, but practices start during spring break and summer, three days a week at Wheatley Park from 5-7 pm.
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From Staff Reports
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2/17/22
Apopka artist honored at Hollywood awards event
Apopka artist Mariah Salinas was honored at the L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Event in Hollywood as a winner in the Illustrators of the Future contest.
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From Galaxy Press
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11/15/21
In Orange County Public Schools, over 1,400 students are absent and unaccounted for
From Staff Reports The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is the ninth-largest district in the United States and the fourth largest in Florida. It serves more than 206,000 students at 202 schools. …
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10/12/21
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