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Mayor Bryan Nelson
Featured News
OP-ED: Meter-tampering hurts all residents
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 9, 2025
Little Leaguers say "Good Game!"
Featured News
Fall Little League season gets underway
Vinnie Cammarano
October 9, 2025
Keira Druck receives her 3 certificates at the 2025 Florida Swimming Awards Banquet
Featured News
Apopka swimmer earns national honors
Vinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
Apopka High School's new spring baseball coach Scott Garland
Featured News
Apopka’s new baseball coach aims for excellence
Vinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
Mustangs celebrate Asheley Touze's big block.
Featured News
Mustangs volleyball flashes promise against tough opponents
Vinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025

Local Living

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
Local Living
Specks still biting in St. Johns River, Lake Monroe
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025
Gumbo
Local Living
Baked, simmered, fried, and sweetened—recipes for every craving
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 26, 2025
Local Living
The Wednesday night shootout takes little weight to win
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 26, 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

Little Leaguers say "Good Game!"
Sports
Fall Little League season gets underway
Vinnie Cammarano
October 9, 2025
Keira Druck receives her 3 certificates at the 2025 Florida Swimming Awards Banquet
Sports
Apopka swimmer earns national honors
Vinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
Apopka High School's new spring baseball coach Scott Garland
Sports
Apopka’s new baseball coach aims for excellence
Vinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
Mustangs celebrate Asheley Touze's big block.
Sports
Mustangs volleyball flashes promise against tough opponents
Vinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
Blue Darters pose for a postgame photo
Sports
Apopka volleyball snags 2 wins in a single night
Vinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025

More News

Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Meter-tampering hurts all residentsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 9, 2025
We have a team effort here at the city to drive the increasing costs of our water, wastewater and reclaimed water by making sure that everyone…
Little Leaguers say "Good Game!"
Fall Little League season gets underwayVinnie Cammarano
October 9, 2025
Opening day of Apopka Little League fall ball brought energy and excitement to the Northwest Recreation Complex on Saturday, where families filled the stands to cheer…
Keira Druck receives her 3 certificates at the 2025 Florida Swimming Awards Banquet
Apopka swimmer earns national honorsVinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
At just 13 years old, Apopka’s own Keira Druck continues to climb swimming’s national ladder. The Lake Brantley High School freshman capped off her season with…
Apopka High School's new spring baseball coach Scott Garland
Apopka’s new baseball coach aims for excellenceVinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
Apopka’s baseball program is bringing in a familiar face. Scott Garland, who is currently helping coach the fall ball team, is stepping into the head coach…
Mustangs celebrate Asheley Touze's big block.
Mustangs volleyball flashes promise against tough opponentsVinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs fought hard but dropped their second straight match Tuesday night, falling to Umatilla (14-11) in a tightly contested 3-1 battle. The Bulldogs edged…
Blue Darters pose for a postgame photo
Apopka volleyball snags 2 wins in a single nightVinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
Tuesday evening was a great night to be a Blue Darter. The girls volleyball team traveled to Edgewater (7-12) with high spirits and came away with…
Orange County School Board
Orange County Public Schools, union agree on 4% raise for best teachers The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 8, 2025
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association (CTA) have tentatively agreed upon a new compensation and working conditions package for the…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Keys for good citizen lobbyingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 8, 2025
Many times, people describe leaders as “ineffective” or “effective.” With years of experience on the school board and county commission, I would like to highlight how…
Prime rib
Chef John’s prime rib, Alice Beth Miner’s Potatoes Del Monico, and more classicsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 8, 2025
Chef John from AllRecipes.com says to have your prime rib out of the refrigerator for six hours at least to come up to room temperature. The…
Logan Gilbert graduated from Wekiva High School in 2015.
Gilbert puts Mariners on cusp of ALCSThe Apopka Chief
October 8, 2025
Wekiva grad fires 6 innings of 1-run ball