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Community leaders and hospital staff gather to cut the ribbon of the new, nearly 11,000 sq. ft., $15-million HCA Florida Wekiva Emergency on Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka on Friday.
HCA Florida Wekiva Emergency will open March 10Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 27, 2026
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OBT facility holds Friday ribbon cutting.
Captain Jack's Crab House is scheduled to open later this month.
Entrepreneur brings first-of-its-kind Cajun seafood boil to Apopka The Apopka Chief
Pedro Rodriguez
February 6, 2026
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Restaurant to open Feb. 17
West Seminole Council leaders pose for a photo at the council's inaugural meeting on Feb. 2.
Seminole County Chamber launches Apopka area councilSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 6, 2026
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The West Seminole Council held its inaugural meeting Feb. 2
Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
The Apopka Chief Newspaper
December 31, 2025
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By Dr. Andre Baptiste, Baptiste Orthodontics and Baptiste Dentistry for Kids We all know that December is an expensive month. Between holiday travel, gifts, school events,…
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.
Crave BBQ to open at Hall’s on FifthSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025
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New vendor to replace Butcher's Nook
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon at O2B Kids' ribbon-cutting ceremony in the playground.
O2B Kids to open Apopka location Jan. 5Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025
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Gainesville-based preschool promotes early childhood development
Sonny Tillman (left) with Sonny's BBQ Head Pitmaster and Brand Ambassador Shannon Snell.
Floyd Tillman, founder of Sonny’s BBQ, dies at 96Lillian Hamman
Lillian Hamman
December 9, 2025
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Tributes abound on social media
City officials join the award winners for a group photo at Highland Manor.
Apopka Chamber presents 11 awards at annual dinnerSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 5, 2025
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Six recipients determined by Best of Apopka voters
The opening day team poses inside the restaurant.
Jersey Mike’s opens on Rock Springs RoadSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 3, 2025
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New location marks sub shop’s third in Apopka
The committee for the West Seminole Council poses at Bahia Shrine, the council's chosen meeting venue.
Seminole County Chamber announces new Apopka councilSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 1, 2025
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West Seminole Council to launch Feb. 2



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