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Rock Springs Ridge residents
Featured News
Rock Springs Ridge HOA acquires defunct golf course for $7.3M 
Teresa Sargeant
December 10, 2025
ALDI will replace the current Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza after Winn-Dixie closes in March.
Featured News
Errol Plaza Winn-Dixie to close, convert to ALDI
Sarah Merly
December 10, 2025
Featured News
Police Beat: APD arrests 29 Nov. 30-Dec. 6
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 10, 2025
Mayor Bryan Nelson
Featured News
OP-ED: City staffers give back in many ways
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 10, 2025
Xavier Freeman and Noah Ferrer contest and block the Cougar's shot
Featured News
Apopka boys bounce back against University, 44-40
Vinnie Cammarano
December 10, 2025

Local Living

Key lime pie
Local Living
Home-cooked favorites passed along from our readers
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 10, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Cool weather gets the specks to bitin’
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 10, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Anglers report shiners bring in big bass
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 4, 2025
Brisket
Local Living
The backyard spread: smoked brisket, roasted sides, and easy biscuits
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 4, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Look out for manatees movin’ to warmer waters
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 26, 2025

Business

Sonny Tillman (left) with Sonny's BBQ Head Pitmaster and Brand Ambassador Shannon Snell.
Business
Floyd Tillman, founder of Sonny’s BBQ, dies at 96
Lillian Hamman
December 9, 2025
City officials join the award winners for a group photo at Highland Manor.
Business
Apopka Chamber presents 11 awards at annual dinner
Sarah Merly
December 5, 2025
The opening day team poses inside the restaurant.
Business
Jersey Mike’s opens on Rock Springs Road
Sarah Merly
December 3, 2025
The committee for the West Seminole Council poses at Bahia Shrine, the council's chosen meeting venue.
Business
Seminole County Chamber announces new Apopka council
Sarah Merly
December 1, 2025
Stephie's Pub & Irish Eatery will offer a turkey dinner 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day.
Business
Apopka restaurants offer Thanksgiving specials
Sarah Merly
November 26, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Xavier Freeman and Noah Ferrer contest and block the Cougar's shot
Sports
Apopka boys bounce back against University, 44-40
Vinnie Cammarano
December 10, 2025
Makayla Bell finds space for a floater in the championship game
Sports
Wekiva Lady Mustangs make Metro West Tournament final 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 9, 2025
Blue Darters finish practice strong
Sports
Blue Darters wrestling season is here
Vinnie Cammarano
December 9, 2025
Robyn Pickard receives the love from her teammates after tying the game
Sports
Apopka girls soccer edges Olympia in dramatic finish
Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
Wrestlers listen to Coach Vazquez after practice
Sports
Wekiva wrestling ready to run in 2025-26 season 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025

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Rock Springs Ridge residents
Rock Springs Ridge HOA acquires defunct golf course for $7.3M Teresa Sargeant
December 10, 2025
Contract ensures land won’t get sold for development.
ALDI will replace the current Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza after Winn-Dixie closes in March.
Errol Plaza Winn-Dixie to close, convert to ALDISarah Merly
December 10, 2025
ALDI opening date undetermined
Police Beat: APD arrests 29 Nov. 30-Dec. 6The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from November 30-December 6, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 2,065 calls for service, responded to 28 crashes, issued 53 citations, and made…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: City staffers give back in many waysThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The city has a dedicated team of true professionals who not only keep Apopka running at top notch efficiency but also give back to our community…
Key lime pie
Home-cooked favorites passed along from our readersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Sally Benton’s Vegetable Medley is delicious (as I can attest)! Sally says she just throws stuff in the pot and is guessing at the amounts, so…
Jim Keck
Cool weather gets the specks to bitin’The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
We’ve been waitin’ on some cooler days, and now we have ‘em. This latest cool front will get the specks to bitin’, and folks’re already catchin'em…
Xavier Freeman and Noah Ferrer contest and block the Cougar's shot
Apopka boys bounce back against University, 44-40Vinnie Cammarano
December 10, 2025
After dropping its last three games, the Apopka boys basketball team got back on track Monday night against the University (Orlando) Cougars, winning a tight battle, 44-40.…
Commissioner Alexander H. Smith files to run for re-election to Seat 1 at Apopka City Hall on Wednesday.   
Alexander Smith files to run for third term on Apopka City Council  Teresa Sargeant
December 9, 2025
Smith cites achievements, says more work to be done.
Toy drive chairs Yvonne Williams and Van Carter pose with the donated presents.
Apopka seniors donate Christmas gifts to 131 childrenSarah Merly
December 9, 2025
Head Start children received gifts from Santa Tuesday
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