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Matthew Aungst
Featured News
Apopka attorney announces run for mayor
Teresa Sargeant
August 4, 2025
From left to right: Giovanna Johnson, Roger Williams and Andy Johnson at the 2021 Crying Towel Invitational
Featured News
4 football coaches to participate in 12th annual Crying Towel Invitational
Sarah Merly
August 4, 2025
A man and two women sit on a dais, with a desk in front of them. A plaque with each individual's name is mounted on the desk.
Featured News
Demings signs updated Orange County agreement with ICE 
Teresa Sargeant
August 4, 2025
Melissa Byrd
Featured News
OP-ED: Area schools make gains, improve grades
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 2, 2025
Commissioner Christine Moore
Featured News
OP-ED: Apopka can use assets to build wealth
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 2, 2025

Local Living

Local Living
Panzironi and Bak win ABA Bass Series Tournament
The Apopka Chief
August 1, 2025
Local Living
Try Dirty Rice and Florida Orange Meringue Pie
The Apopka Chief
August 1, 2025
A young girl stands on top of a brown horse with her arms out wide.
Local Living
The rise of equestrian vaulting in Apopka: a new sport takes hold
Marshall Tempest
July 31, 2025
Local Living
ICAST held annual convention on Orlando last week 
The Apopka Chief
July 25, 2025
Local Living
Savor Crab, Curried Rice, Beets, Tea and Lemonade
The Apopka Chief
July 25, 2025

Business

Latonya McCoy
Business
AdventHealth Apopka names new chief nursing officer
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 25, 2025
Christy Columbus with one of her patients
Business
Little Angels to open new location in Apopka
Sarah Merly
July 25, 2025
The window at the entrance of Apopka Office Supply.
Business
Apopka Office Supply to close after 54 years 
Sarah Merly
July 17, 2025
Student athletes who attend Trinity Christian School, located at 1022 S Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka, can now elect to play sports at public schools in their zone.
Business
Florida athletes gain more opportunities but concerns rise over eligibility and fairness
Marshall Tempest
June 12, 2025
Business
Preparing trees and landscaping for hurricane season is an important step to ensure your safety
The Apopka Chief
June 6, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

From left to right: Giovanna Johnson, Roger Williams and Andy Johnson at the 2021 Crying Towel Invitational
Sports
4 football coaches to participate in 12th annual Crying Towel Invitational
Sarah Merly
August 4, 2025
A young girl stands on top of a brown horse with her arms out wide.
Sports
The rise of equestrian vaulting in Apopka: a new sport takes hold
Marshall Tempest
July 31, 2025
A group of high school football players line up across from each other on the line of scrimmage in full pads.
Sports
Key takeaways from Apopka football’s recent FCA scrimmage
Marshall Tempest
July 31, 2025
Three swimmers stand together waist-deep in a pool.
Sports
Apopka swimmers gear up for 2025 Southern Zone Championships in Florida
Marshall Tempest
July 29, 2025
A young girl catches a pass from her coach at flag football practice in a field in front of a lake.
Sports
Pop Warner flag football teams aim for national title in debut season
Marshall Tempest
July 29, 2025

More News

Matthew Aungst
Apopka attorney announces run for mayorTeresa Sargeant
August 4, 2025
Matt Aungst calls Nelson, Moore ‘career politicians’ Attorney Matthew Aungst announced Monday his campaign for Apopka mayor, becoming the third candidate join the race after Orange County…
From left to right: Giovanna Johnson, Roger Williams and Andy Johnson at the 2021 Crying Towel Invitational
4 football coaches to participate in 12th annual Crying Towel InvitationalSarah Merly
August 4, 2025
Apopka Blue Darter alum Roger Williams to facilitate discussion
A man and two women sit on a dais, with a desk in front of them. A plaque with each individual's name is mounted on the desk.
Demings signs updated Orange County agreement with ICE Teresa Sargeant
August 4, 2025
State AG warns of mayor, commissioners’ removal if not signed   Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings signed an updated agreement with the U.S. Immigration and…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Area schools make gains, improve gradesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 2, 2025
It’s hard to believe it, but it’s almost time to start another school year! The 2025-26 school year is right around the corner, with teachers starting back…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Apopka can use assets to build wealthThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 2, 2025
I have been writing about the Strong Towns Approach to community building. I will be in a cohort this fall with the organization’s president Chuck Marohn.…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: AFD achieves top ISO rating—againThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 1, 2025
As mayor and a lifelong resident, I am proud to announce that the Apopka Fire Department has achieved an ISO score of One, also known as…
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley swears in (L to R) Officer Bryan Lyle, Officer Grant Collins, Officer David Keitt, Officer Angel Martinez and Officer Humberto Ramirez-Vargas.
Five new officers join the Apopka Police Dept.  The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 1, 2025
Apopka officer’s current starting salary is $63,736.81  Five officers were sworn in on July 29 at Apopka City Hall council chamber.   Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley…
Apopka Fire Station 6, with pavement in front of it and blue sky behind it. The building itself has a dark gray roof and off-white exterior paint color.
Fire Station 6 to open Aug. 8 in permanent Harmon Road location The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 1, 2025
Seven individuals staff newest station More than 18 months since breaking ground, Fire Station 6 will open its doors next week at its permanent home on…
Panzironi and Bak win ABA Bass Series TournamentThe Apopka Chief
August 1, 2025
Hello Folks, I hope you’re enjoyin’ your summer and stayin’ cool. It must be because I’m gettin’ older, but this year it’s really been hot, and…
Try Dirty Rice and Florida Orange Meringue PieThe Apopka Chief
August 1, 2025
            Marvin Woods says, “Roasted Chicken is simple to make and is one of my favorite multipurpose recipes. For basics, I’ll pair it up, with or…

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