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Cody Owens fires a strike up the field.
Featured News
Evans Trojans bury the Blue Darters, 35-0
Vinnie Cammarano
August 30, 2025
Coaches, referees, and Athletic Director huddled at mid court.
Featured News
Apopka Volleyball game suspended due to slippery floors
Vinnie Cammarano
August 29, 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
Florida DOGE subpoenas Orange County employees over audit
Teresa Sargeant
August 29, 2025
Ridge Bonnick speaks at the Downtown Mural event.
Featured News
Mural artist asks city for ‘urgent’ help getting paid
Sarah Merly
August 29, 2025
Melissa Byrd
Featured News
Orange County School Board gets earful on ICE
Teresa Sargeant
August 28, 2025

Local Living

Local Living
“Fishing slows in approach to Labor Day–so should you”
The Apopka Chief
August 29, 2025
Local Living
Fresh, hearty, crispy, and sweet with flavors to satisfy every craving
The Apopka Chief
August 29, 2025
Jenna Brownlee's mural (top) and Ridge Bonnick's mural (bottom) side-by-side
Local Living
Downtown Mural faces plagiarism accusations
Sarah Merly
August 27, 2025
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

Business

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
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

Government & Politics

Sports

Cody Owens fires a strike up the field.
Sports
Evans Trojans bury the Blue Darters, 35-0
Vinnie Cammarano
August 30, 2025
Coaches, referees, and Athletic Director huddled at mid court.
Sports
Apopka Volleyball game suspended due to slippery floors
Vinnie Cammarano
August 29, 2025
Elyanna Sanchez, Mikayla Rivera, Sarai McFadden, and Avianna Mater after a point.
Sports
Sanchez serves propel Wekiva volleyball to sweep
Vinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
Madison Sherrer, Brianna Young, and Kiana Napier guarding the net.
Sports
Freshman powers Timber Creek volleyball past Apopka in straight sets
Vinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
Blue Darters team huddle during the first set break.
Sports
Olympia volleyball sweeps Apopka behind balanced attack
Vinnie Cammarano
August 26, 2025

More News

Cody Owens fires a strike up the field.
Evans Trojans bury the Blue Darters, 35-0Vinnie Cammarano
August 30, 2025
It was a tale of two halves Friday night at Evans High School, where Apopka fell 35-0 in a non-district matchup that was decided by halftime.…
Coaches, referees, and Athletic Director huddled at mid court.
Apopka Volleyball game suspended due to slippery floorsVinnie Cammarano
August 29, 2025
What started as an exciting, back-and-forth battle between Apopka and Edgewater ended in unusual fashion Tuesday night, when play was suspended in the fourth set due…
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.
Florida DOGE subpoenas Orange County employees over auditTeresa Sargeant
August 29, 2025
The state Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) office has subpoenaed Orange County employees “who may have knowledge of efforts to obstruct the state’s ongoing local government DOGE…
Ridge Bonnick speaks at the Downtown Mural event.
Mural artist asks city for ‘urgent’ help getting paidSarah Merly
August 29, 2025
Ridge Bonnick says Main Street Apopka holding payment
“Fishing slows in approach to Labor Day–so should you”The Apopka Chief
August 29, 2025
By Jim Keck Hello Folks, Well, we made it home from vacation. We visited friends and family in Tennessee and Virginia. It was just as hot…
Fresh, hearty, crispy, and sweet with flavors to satisfy every cravingThe Apopka Chief
August 29, 2025
From Allrecipes.com, we have this recipe by John R. Graves, a former Civilian Conservation Corps Mess Sergeant from Fall Creek Falls, Virginia. It was featured in…
Melissa Byrd
Orange County School Board gets earful on ICETeresa Sargeant
August 28, 2025
Residents, parents, and students voiced their frustration over what they believed to be the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Apopka High School…
Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, Willie Montague, Tuan Le and RaShon Young
Senate, House seats up for grabsSarah Merly
August 28, 2025
Special election set for Tuesday
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Investing in tomorrow’s leaders: The Apopka Youth CouncilThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 28, 2025
In communities across our nation, the future of civic leadership depends on the opportunities we provide to young people today. Here in Apopka, we are proud to foster…
Elyanna Sanchez, Mikayla Rivera, Sarai McFadden, and Avianna Mater after a point.
Sanchez serves propel Wekiva volleyball to sweepVinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs bounced back from their last game with a statement win Tuesday night, sweeping Colonial in straight sets (25-11, 25-20, 25-15).  Junior outside hitter…