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The Apopka City Council discussed the methodology for establishing a city commissioner salary.
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Per capita, health care considered as factors for Apopka commissioners’ pay 
Teresa Sargeant
October 16, 2025
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Police Beat: APD arrests 29 from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 16, 2025
People at voting booths.
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Apopka City Council approves charter referendum for March 2026 election
Teresa Sargeant
October 16, 2025
Commissioner Christine Moore
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OP-ED: Numerous programs aim to help homeless
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 16, 2025
The existing Muslim Community Center of Apopka (MCCA) at 458 Oakland Ave., which will remain as the MCCA will build a new downtown mosque.
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Planning Commission okays downtown Apopka mosque construction 
Teresa Sargeant
October 15, 2025

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Cooler weather makes a great day for fishin’
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 16, 2025
Baked pasta dish
Local Living
Warm, comforting, and a touch nostalgic — a taste of Southern comfort
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 16, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Cooler weather ushers in fall fishing
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 10, 2025
Prime rib
Local Living
Chef John’s prime rib, Alice Beth Miner’s Potatoes Del Monico, and more classics
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 8, 2025
Cranberries
Local Living
Cranberries, cheese biscuits, and more—recipes to round out any meal
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025

Business

Mayor Bryan Nelson, Dr. Michael Wangia and Morgan Wangia cut the ribbon.
Business
Florida Institute of Dermatology hosts ribbon cutting for Apopka location
Sarah Merly
October 3, 2025
Sonny's BBQ leadership and other guests celebrate Tenison Shirai.
Business
Sonny’s BBQ Apopka celebrates 34th anniversary of VetFran
Sarah Merly
September 9, 2025
Store manager Rod Gardner welcomes Winn-Dixie Apopka's first guest to the birthday bash.
Business
Apopka Winn-Dixie celebrates 100th anniversary
Sarah Merly
September 8, 2025
Brad Hillmon
Business
AdventHealth Apopka appoints Brad Hillmon as new CEO
Sarah Merly
August 27, 2025
Ford officials presented Jerry Mullinax (holding plaque) with a commemorative plaque in recognition of the dealership's 25th anniversary.
Business
Mullinax opens new service department
Sarah Merly
August 26, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Apopka Blue Darter Marching Band has shown their pride all season long.
Sports
Apopka football game postponed
Vinnie Cammarano
October 15, 2025
Join the fun at Coach Mark Washington's Halloween Hoops Camp Oct. 23rd
Sports
Halloween Hoops camp on tap Thursday
Vinnie Cammarano
October 15, 2025
Blue Darters huddle after a point in final game
Sports
Postseason loss ends Apopka volleyball season
Vinnie Cammarano
October 14, 2025
Wekiva seniors pass the torch to their younger teammates
Sports
Wekiva volleyball fights hard in senior night thriller
Vinnie Cammarano
October 13, 2025
Jakarri Bellamy spears through the ballcarrier
Sports
Wekiva football drops 44-0 decision to Evans
Neal Fisher
October 11, 2025

More News

The Apopka City Council discussed the methodology for establishing a city commissioner salary.
Per capita, health care considered as factors for Apopka commissioners’ pay Teresa Sargeant
October 16, 2025
The Apopka City Council took up commissioner pay on Wednesday, reviewing factors such as per capita rate, health care costs, and a clear definition of the commissioners’ role and responsibilities.  During the…
Jim Keck
Cooler weather makes a great day for fishin’The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I can’t believe we are finally gettin' some cooler weather. It’s so nice to get up in the mornin’ and walk outside and feel that cool…
Baked pasta dish
Warm, comforting, and a touch nostalgic — a taste of Southern comfortThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
From Country Cookin’, how about serving up some Hot Chicken Salad Souffle? They say, “This is Excellent for buffet entertaining! Don’t plan on leftovers – there…
Police Beat: APD arrests 29 from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from October 5-11, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,262 calls for service, responded to 31 crashes, issued 57 citations, and made 29…
People at voting booths.
Apopka City Council approves charter referendum for March 2026 electionTeresa Sargeant
October 16, 2025
The Apopka City Council took a step Wednesday toward bringing potential sweeping changes to City Hall, voting unanimously to put eight city charter amendments before voters in a referendum.   The…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Numerous programs aim to help homelessThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In July, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” This order ends support for “housing first” policies. It prefers…
The existing Muslim Community Center of Apopka (MCCA) at 458 Oakland Ave., which will remain as the MCCA will build a new downtown mosque.
Planning Commission okays downtown Apopka mosque construction Teresa Sargeant
October 15, 2025
The Planning Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to grant a special exception for the construction of a 6,436-square-foot downtown Apopka mosque.  The mosque is proposed for an estimated 2-acre tract at 458…
Piedmont Lakes Middle School will host the Oct. 23 capsule opening ceremony in the gymnasium.
Piedmont Lakes Middle to open time capsule Oct. 23Sarah Merly
October 15, 2025
Capsule developed by class of 2000
Apopka Blue Darter Marching Band has shown their pride all season long.
Apopka football game postponedVinnie Cammarano
October 15, 2025
Last week’s Apopka football game at Cocoa High School was postponed until Monday, Nov. 3, due to inclement weather. The game against Cocoa, currently ranked No.…
Join the fun at Coach Mark Washington's Halloween Hoops Camp Oct. 23rd
Halloween Hoops camp on tap ThursdayVinnie Cammarano
October 15, 2025
Coach Mark Washington to host event.
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