Apopka Blue Darters fly high in battle for Mayor’s CupVinnie Cammarano
Apopka triggers running clock after Kemp’s punt return touchdown
Vietnam veteran honored with ceremonial banner at Apopka City Hall Teresa Sargeant
The newest Hometown Heroes banner is mounted right in front of Apopka City Hall on Main Street, and it bears the name of Marv Suriff, a…
Orange County pulls resources together to help SNAP recipients Teresa Sargeant
Orange County is pulling resources together to help the 175,000 Orange County residents who would be impacted by the potential suspension of SNAP benefits in light of the federal government shutdown. Orange…
Quinn-Henry takes oath of office as Apopka’s new police chiefTeresa Sargeant
Dr. Lovetta Quinn-Henry took her oath of office as the new Apopka police chief Thursday and will officially take over Nov. 1, making her the city’s 16th police chief and the first Black woman to serve in the role. …
Once-a-week watering returns to Orange CountySarah Merly
Watering restrictions in effect upon time change
OP-ED: Halloween—what you don’t see can scare youThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I was not going to decorate this year until I went for a run and was literally stopped in my tracks by a couple of 12-foot-tall,…
Seminar highlights value in renovating brownfieldsTeresa Sargeant
Examples of revitalized brownfields exist throughout Orange County
St. Johns District highlights Lake Apopka North Shore improvementsTeresa Sargeant
Projects are treating 1,500 acres for invasive species, Wildlife Drive upgrades
City unaware of downtown mosque, working on compliance Teresa Sargeant
The city of Apopka was not aware of a downtown mosque’s presence until the applicant requested a special exception for the construction of a new mosque, according to Mayor Bryan Nelson. On Oct. 14,…
Close battle in the Wednesday Night ShootoutThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
We got some rain! And then we got a whole lot more! Good gracious, it’s been a while since I’ve seen rain like that!
Glazed, simmered, and stirred—recipes to warm every gatheringThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Doing your own baking of a ham is not only easy, but it is very economical! And it is a terrific project for you and your…
OP-ED: Magnet programs offer opportunityThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
It’s that time of year when applications are being accepted for the various magnet programs within OCPS schools for the 2026-27 school year. The magnet application…
Pop Warner football moving through championships Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka’s Pop Warner Blue Darter football program has enjoyed a strong season, with multiple teams moving through the mid-Florida championship playoffs. The 10U boys team went…
Police Beat: APD arrests 26 from Oct. 19-Oct. 25The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from October 19-25, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,505 calls for service, responded to 39 crashes, issued 61 citations, and made 26…
Over 50 groups joined in Halloween in the Park The Apopka Chief
The annual tradition of the Apopka Parks and Recreation Department’s Halloween in the Park event was one of the biggest in city history on Saturday, Oct. 25 at…