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TJ Frazier blows by defenders for 16 yard punt return.
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Davison, Ocoee blank Blue Darters, 47-0
Vinnie Cammarano
August 23, 2025
Justin Sessler sets to pass Friday night against Edgewood.
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Mistakes doom Wekiva in 65-8 loss to Edgewater
Neal Fisher
August 23, 2025
Ridge Bonnick speaks at the Downtown Mural reveal event.
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Main Street Apopka unveils mural at Domino’s Pizza
Sarah Merly
August 22, 2025
Wekiva volleyball fresh out of a timeout.
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Wekiva volleyball fights hard in loss to Oak Ridge
Vinnie Cammarano
August 22, 2025
City Commissioner Nick Nesta, City Commissioner Alexander H. Smith, and Mayor Bryan Nelson (L to R) at a meeting at Apopka City Hall in July.
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Apopka City Council votes to revise new meeting minutes policy 
Teresa Sargeant
August 22, 2025

Local Living

Local Living
From grilled chicken to creamy peach ice cream, homestyle recipes for every craving.
The Apopka Chief
August 22, 2025
Local Living
From Breakfast Casserole To Cherry Torte: Recipes You Can Make All Day
The Apopka Chief
August 15, 2025
The Oreo cheesecake bar at Aunt Gingibread's Bakery
Local Living
Top 5 dessert shops in Apopka
Sarah Merly
August 8, 2025
Local Living
August brings more than football – its National Fishing Month
The Apopka Chief
August 8, 2025
Local Living
Stew things up with okra soup, easy bread, slaw, and dump cake
The Apopka Chief
August 8, 2025

Business

The exterior of Jeff's Bagel Run
Business
Jeff’s Bagel Run arrives in Apopka
Sarah Merly
August 20, 2025
The front door of Quest Diagnostics Apopka
Business
Quest Diagnostics Apopka closed until November 3
Sarah Merly
August 19, 2025
A pint of Caribbean rum raisin ice cream in front of the Maters & Taters sign
Business
Maters & Taters brings back Yoder’s ice cream—for now
Sarah Merly
August 15, 2025
Maters & Taters
Business
Maters & Taters to close soon
Sarah Merly
August 8, 2025
The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Gallo's Pollo & Grill
Business
Gallo’s Pollo & Grill celebrates grand opening
Sarah Merly
August 8, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

TJ Frazier blows by defenders for 16 yard punt return.
Sports
Davison, Ocoee blank Blue Darters, 47-0
Vinnie Cammarano
August 23, 2025
Justin Sessler sets to pass Friday night against Edgewood.
Sports
Mistakes doom Wekiva in 65-8 loss to Edgewater
Neal Fisher
August 23, 2025
Wekiva volleyball fresh out of a timeout.
Sports
Wekiva volleyball fights hard in loss to Oak Ridge
Vinnie Cammarano
August 22, 2025
Wekiva Mustangs girls volleyball team.
Sports
Wekiva blanks Jones in a dominant season opener
Vinnie Cammarano
August 20, 2025
Apopka womens volleyball team opens the season.
Sports
Blue Darters fall to University in a tightly contested season opener
Vinnie Cammarano
August 20, 2025

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TJ Frazier blows by defenders for 16 yard punt return.
Davison, Ocoee blank Blue Darters, 47-0Vinnie Cammarano
August 23, 2025
The Ocoee Knights protected their home turf in a dominant season-opening win Friday night, shutting out Apopka, 47-0.   The Knights put on a historic performance,…
Justin Sessler sets to pass Friday night against Edgewood.
Mistakes doom Wekiva in 65-8 loss to EdgewaterNeal Fisher
August 23, 2025
Jaden Saint George provides offensive highlight.
Ridge Bonnick speaks at the Downtown Mural reveal event.
Main Street Apopka unveils mural at Domino’s PizzaSarah Merly
August 22, 2025
Artist Ridge Bonnick adds final touches
Wekiva volleyball fresh out of a timeout.
Wekiva volleyball fights hard in loss to Oak RidgeVinnie Cammarano
August 22, 2025
The Oak Ridge Pioneers girls volleyball team swept the Wekiva Mustangs 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-21) on Thursday night, marking their third straight sweep to advance to…
City Commissioner Nick Nesta, City Commissioner Alexander H. Smith, and Mayor Bryan Nelson (L to R) at a meeting at Apopka City Hall in July.
Apopka City Council votes to revise new meeting minutes policy Teresa Sargeant
August 22, 2025
Only two weeks after approving a new policy for the city’s meeting minutes, the Apopka City Council voted 4-1 to revise the document to say that…
From grilled chicken to creamy peach ice cream, homestyle recipes for every craving.The Apopka Chief
August 22, 2025
            From What’s Cookin’?, we have Shrimp or Chicken Curry. This recipe was contributed by Mrs. Myrtle Womble who suggests serving it over hot, steamy rice.…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: SB 180 ties hands of cities, countiesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 21, 2025
One of the most impactful bills of 2025 was Senate Bill 180, “An Act relating to Emergencies,” which has had far reaching impacts on homeowners, the…
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Apopka Council votes to put 8 charter amendments on ballot Teresa Sargeant
August 21, 2025
The Apopka City Council voted unanimously to put all eight proposed city charter amendments on a referendum possibly in November, including whether to change the city’s…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
Council votes to keep Business Tax Receipt programTeresa Sargeant
August 21, 2025
The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 against sunsetting the city’s Business Tax Receipt (BTR) program, emphasizing its importance for economic development and data collection. The Wednesday…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Vision Zero is proven safety movementThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 21, 2025
Vision Zero is a proven international transportation safety movement committed to eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries while increasing safety and healthy lifestyles. One of the…

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