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Cody Owens fires a strike up the field.
Evans Trojans bury the Blue Darters, 35-0Vinnie Cammarano
August 30, 2025
It was a tale of two halves Friday night at Evans High School, where Apopka fell 35-0 in a non-district matchup that was decided by halftime.…
Coaches, referees, and Athletic Director huddled at mid court.
Apopka Volleyball game suspended due to slippery floorsVinnie Cammarano
August 29, 2025
What started as an exciting, back-and-forth battle between Apopka and Edgewater ended in unusual fashion Tuesday night, when play was suspended in the fourth set due…
A man and two women sit on a dais, with a desk in front of them. A plaque with each individual's name is mounted on the desk.
Florida DOGE subpoenas Orange County employees over auditTeresa Sargeant
August 29, 2025
The state Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) office has subpoenaed Orange County employees “who may have knowledge of efforts to obstruct the state’s ongoing local government DOGE…
Ridge Bonnick speaks at the Downtown Mural event.
Mural artist asks city for ‘urgent’ help getting paidSarah Merly
August 29, 2025
Ridge Bonnick says Main Street Apopka holding payment
“Fishing slows in approach to Labor Day–so should you”The Apopka Chief
August 29, 2025
By Jim Keck Hello Folks, Well, we made it home from vacation. We visited friends and family in Tennessee and Virginia. It was just as hot…
Fresh, hearty, crispy, and sweet with flavors to satisfy every cravingThe Apopka Chief
August 29, 2025
From Allrecipes.com, we have this recipe by John R. Graves, a former Civilian Conservation Corps Mess Sergeant from Fall Creek Falls, Virginia. It was featured in…
Melissa Byrd
Orange County School Board gets earful on ICETeresa Sargeant
August 28, 2025
Residents, parents, and students voiced their frustration over what they believed to be the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Apopka High School…
Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, Willie Montague, Tuan Le and RaShon Young
Senate, House seats up for grabsSarah Merly
August 28, 2025
Special election set for Tuesday
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Investing in tomorrow’s leaders: The Apopka Youth CouncilThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 28, 2025
In communities across our nation, the future of civic leadership depends on the opportunities we provide to young people today. Here in Apopka, we are proud to foster…
Elyanna Sanchez, Mikayla Rivera, Sarai McFadden, and Avianna Mater after a point.
Sanchez serves propel Wekiva volleyball to sweepVinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs bounced back from their last game with a statement win Tuesday night, sweeping Colonial in straight sets (25-11, 25-20, 25-15).  Junior outside hitter…
Madison Sherrer, Brianna Young, and Kiana Napier guarding the net.
Freshman powers Timber Creek volleyball past Apopka in straight setsVinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
Apopka came out swinging Tuesday night, but once Timber Creek found its rhythm, the Wolves never looked back. Behind a breakout performance from freshman outside hitter…
Brad Hillmon
AdventHealth Apopka appoints Brad Hillmon as new CEOSarah Merly
August 27, 2025
Hillmon previously served as COO for AdventHealth Orlando
Jenna Brownlee's mural (top) and Ridge Bonnick's mural (bottom) side-by-side
Downtown Mural faces plagiarism accusationsSarah Merly
August 27, 2025
Iowa muralist Jenna Brownlee claims original design
Apopka City Commissioner Alexander H. Smith (L) and Mayor Bryan Nelson (R) speak at a recent meeting.
CRA Board adopts residential façade repair grant programTeresa Sargeant
August 27, 2025
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board unanimously adopted a new residential façade repair grant program designed to help residents afford home improvements by simplifying the application…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Middle schools call for volunteersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 27, 2025
This week, I’d like to wrap up my series on volunteering in our local schools—which is vital to their success.  
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: New sidewalks provide upgrade to Lockhart neighborhoodsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 26, 2025
Many, many individual streets in older subdivisions in Lockhart have received first-time sidewalks during my service on the Orange County Commission. There is no doubt change…
Blue Darters team huddle during the first set break.
Olympia volleyball sweeps Apopka behind balanced attackVinnie Cammarano
August 26, 2025
The Apopka Blue Darters opened the week with a tough road matchup against Olympia on Monday night, falling in straight sets (25-16, 25-18, 25-16). Despite flashes…
The future site of AdventHealth at Wyld Oaks
AdventHealth to build facility at Wyld OaksSarah Merly
August 26, 2025
Facility could eventually become hospital
Ford officials presented Jerry Mullinax (holding plaque) with a commemorative plaque in recognition of the dealership's 25th anniversary.
Mullinax opens new service departmentSarah Merly
August 26, 2025
Grand opening also commemorated 25 years of business
A rendering of what the Shoppes at East Shore could look like as seen on WMG Development website.
Apopka City Council approves commercial addition to mixed-use developmentTeresa Sargeant
August 26, 2025
Ordinance’s second reading, adoption to take place Sept. 3
Nick Grounds (L) shakes hands with Congressman Daniel Webster at a chamber event this month.
Apopka Chamber board confirms termination of president/CEO Teresa Sargeant
August 26, 2025
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors released a statement late Monday saying it supports the executive committee’s decision to terminate Nick Grounds as…
Progress made on the basketball courts' renovations at Alonzo Williams Park.
City re-opens 2 renovated basketball courts at Alonzo Williams ParkThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 25, 2025
Two basketball courts at Alonzo Williams Park are now open for use one month after a renovation project began, according to an Aug. 21 city of…
TJ Frazier blows by defenders for 16 yard punt return.
Davison, Ocoee blank Blue Darters, 47-0Vinnie Cammarano
August 23, 2025
Apopka offense held to one first down, 19 total yards
Justin Sessler sets to pass Friday night against Edgewood.
Mistakes doom Wekiva in 65-8 loss to EdgewaterNeal Fisher
August 23, 2025
Jaden Saint George provides offensive highlight.
Ridge Bonnick speaks at the Downtown Mural reveal event.
Main Street Apopka unveils mural at Domino’s PizzaSarah Merly
August 22, 2025
Artist Ridge Bonnick adds final touches