2025 brought big news in Apopka sportsVinnie Cammarano
2025 was a year defined by championship runs, breakthrough seasons and new beginnings across Apopka and Wekiva athletics. From postseason magic to major coaching changing hires, local sports delivered no shortage of…
OP-ED: Chief aims to foster good political dialogueThe Apopka Chief
Apopka may not be a sacred temple, but it’s the place we call home — and a mayoral race is upon us. Between now and March 10, The Apopka…
UF/IFAS kicks off 2026 with educational programsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Classes include homebuyer workshop, a diabetes prevention program, and more
Wekiva welcomes new football coachVinnie Cammarano
Wekiva High School has named Ashton Watts as its new head football coach as the school looks to rebuild its football program in 2026. Watts steps in with a long…
John Bridges Center to host smoking cessation event Jan. 29Sarah Merly
Group Quit to discuss Nicotine Replacement Therapy
OP-ED: Be all that you can be — or at least some of itThe Apopka Chief
When I was much younger, New Year’s resolutions were almost as common as Christmas cards. People made lists: “I’m going to quit drinking, cut down on coffee, lose 25 pounds, lower my golf…
Leadership changes, controversies top Apopka’s 2025 newsTeresa Sargeant
Wekiva designation, increasing amenities also make list
Apopka boys crush Creekside after the holiday break Vinnie Cammarano
Zee Davis returns from injury, leads Darters to 68-47 victory
Police Beat: APD arrests 31 Dec. 21-27The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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.
For celebrations and family tables, seafood favorites and classic bakesNancy Thomas
Well, for New Year’s celebrations, we have a couple of seafood recipes for you. Seafood is so lovely when it is fresh… tasty and full-flavored. Seafood is very good for you,…
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
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,…
Specks on fire heading into the new yearThe Apopka Chief
Right now, the speck fishin’ is on fire, if you know where to go. I saw a post this past week that a group of anglers went fishin’ out of Highland Park Fish Camp.