In the period from December 21-27, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,868 calls for service, responded to 28crashes, issued 138 citations, and made 31 arrests.
OP-ED: The bill for a feast can have a bitter aftertasteThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The last thing we need at this time of year is one more holiday, so I’m going to propose one: Remorsemas.
Holiday History: Christmas Eve traditions date back centuriesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
People, cultures have various ways to celebrate the season.
OP-ED: E-bikes carry both benefits and dangerThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently pondered a commissioner request to study the regulation of e-bikes. It was a heartfelt conversation as all of us are concerned with the…
Anglers say colored jigs pull in specks aplentyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and that you were able to spend some time with family and friends. I also hope Santa was good to you, and that you got that…
OP-ED: City tightening up water billing The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
As we head into the New Year, I wanted to give everyone an update on the progress we have made reducing the number of no-reads and…
Slow-cooked comfort and classic holiday sipsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
From thepioneerwoman.com site, “Meltingly tender and seriously easy, this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe includes a flavorful rub spiked with brown sugar and dry mustard, sweet…
Holiday History: New Year’s Day traditionsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Eating black-eyed peas a long-standing Southern tradition
Police Beat: APD arrests 33 Dec. 14- 20The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from December 14-20, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,981 calls for service, responded to 27 crashes, issued 90 citations, and made 33 arrests. Burglaries: 4 vehicles, 0 residences, 2 businesses. No juveniles were charged.
OP-ED: Apopka community has much to celebrateThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
As we approach this holiday break, I sure hope everyone gets some much-deserved rest, relaxation and special time with those who mean the most to us. May we…









