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The parcel at 1819 Armando Borjas Jr. Way where Freshfield Farms wants to build its third location.
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Apopka City Council approves Freshfields Farm development plan 
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
Commissioner Diane Velazquez motioned to reconsider a resolution that allows advancing up to $5,000 per case to elected officials facing civil or administrative proceedings related to their role in office.
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Velazquez seeks to overturn advance legal fees policy
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
Representative Doug Bankson
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OP-ED: Return of the Jedi—making your voice heard
The Apopka Chief
February 5, 2026
Attendees greet each other at Apopka High School before the debate begins.
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Debate educates attendees on civic discourse, voter issues
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
Makayla Bell locked onto a Hawk in the first quarter
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Wekiva girls suffocate Lake Minneola in district semifinal 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 5, 2026

Local Living

Rice pudding
Local Living
Easy BBQ, savory grits, and sweet memories in every bite
Nancy Thomas
February 5, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks keep biting despite cold temps
The Apopka Chief
February 5, 2026
Oysters
Local Living
Old favorites and fresh flavors for the family table
Nancy Thomas
January 29, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks still bitin’ no matter how cold it gets
The Apopka Chief
January 29, 2026
Tilapia
Local Living
No-fuss meals with tilapia, lemon chicken, and magic cake
Nancy Thomas
January 20, 2026

Business

Apopka High School will send two teams to a Feb. 24 biomedical challenge.
Business
Apopka High to send 2 teams to OCPS Biomedical Challenge 
Sarah Merly
January 21, 2026
Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
Business
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
December 31, 2025
Apopka's first food hall, Hall's on Fifth, opened with a May 14 soft opening at 15 E. Fifth St., in the building of the former Hall's Feed Store.
Business
Crave BBQ to open at Hall’s on Fifth
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon at O2B Kids' ribbon-cutting ceremony in the playground.
Business
O2B Kids to open Apopka location Jan. 5
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025
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

Government & Politics

Sports

Makayla Bell locked onto a Hawk in the first quarter
Sports
Wekiva girls suffocate Lake Minneola in district semifinal 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 5, 2026
Jasen Francillon muscles through two defenders for the basket
Sports
Wekiva boys blow out Lake Minneola by 42 points
Vinnie Cammarano
February 4, 2026
Coach Brittany Hardy draws up a plan for the girls during the fourth quarter
Sports
Apopka girls upset Lake Brantley in district playoff 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 3, 2026
Elijah Jean wins the Wolfpack Tournament
Sports
Wekiva wrestler wins gold in Wolfpack tournament 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 3, 2026
Senior Blue Darters and coaches postgame
Sports
Apopka boys erupt for season high 79 points on senior night
Vinnie Cammarano
January 29, 2026

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The parcel at 1819 Armando Borjas Jr. Way where Freshfield Farms wants to build its third location.
Apopka City Council approves Freshfields Farm development plan Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
Specialty food market to occupy lot near Walmart and Sam’s Club.
Commissioner Diane Velazquez motioned to reconsider a resolution that allows advancing up to $5,000 per case to elected officials facing civil or administrative proceedings related to their role in office.
Velazquez seeks to overturn advance legal fees policyTeresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
Anderson alleges ‘hate group’ influence is behind motion
Rice pudding
Easy BBQ, savory grits, and sweet memories in every biteNancy Thomas
February 5, 2026
Bob Warden says his recipe for BBQ Beef Tips in his book “Great Food Fast,” is about as simple as barbecue gets! With such tender cuts of beef…
Jim Keck
Specks keep biting despite cold tempsThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2026
I hope all y'all enjoyed the latest Arctic blast we had. Good gracious, it was cold! They said that it was the coldest few days that we’ve had in 10 years.…
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: Return of the Jedi—making your voice heardThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2026
In this final Star Wars-themed column on property tax, I want to share how to make your voice heard regarding the property tax proposals that will ultimately be placed on the ballot in…
Attendees greet each other at Apopka High School before the debate begins.
Debate educates attendees on civic discourse, voter issuesTeresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
Out-of-towners learn more about Apopka topics
Makayla Bell locked onto a Hawk in the first quarter
Wekiva girls suffocate Lake Minneola in district semifinal Vinnie Cammarano
February 5, 2026
Lady Mustangs follow up the boys, beat Hawks by 42
Jasen Francillon muscles through two defenders for the basket
Wekiva boys blow out Lake Minneola by 42 pointsVinnie Cammarano
February 4, 2026
Mustangs 55-point first half triggers running clock in district quarterfinal
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