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From jambalaya to pumpkin cake, it’s comfort all the way downThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
We have a recipe from Country Cookin’ by Joyce LaFray Young. You may remember that this is the book that has “Famous Recipes from Famous Places” in Florida! This one is Chicken Jambalaya from…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Parenting then and now – a judgement callThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Since Dr. Spock came along, thousands of experts have told people who have children how to act like parents.
Police Beat: APD arrests 18 Nov. 2-Nov. 8The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from November 2-8, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,559 calls for service, responded to 34 crashes, issued 60 citations, and made 18…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Talk to teens about driving safetyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Last weekend, our Apopka community suffered the devastating loss of three young students in a single car accident. The same accident left three additional young people…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Contest ‘showers neighborhoods with love’The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
We recently finished up the 2025 Corridor of the Year judging. The winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Wekiva High School.  
Jim Keck
Cold weather brings speck season earlyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
This is not the weather I was hopin' for this late in the year. We usually have weather like this in January or February, not November. If…
Memorial stone plaque at Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery
Holiday History: Veterans Day has roots in World War IThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
According to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, there are more than 1.37 million veterans in Florida. That’s the second-highest total of any U.S. state – and it provides plenty…
Jim Keck
The full moon brings a great time for fishin’The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Wow! That’s all I can say about this time of year! I just LOVE this time of the year, and I believe the fish love it, too!  
Pecan pie
Meals made with gratitude and a dash of traditionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Next Tuesday, November 11, is Veterans Day. This day honors ALL U.S. military veterans. And because many of our vets just happen to have nostalgic memories of a…