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From left to right: Pat McGuffin, Sheila McGuffin, Stacy Butschek and new lead pastor Matt Butschek
Featured News
Apopka pastor, former Chief publisher retires from Freedom Fellowship Church
Sarah Merly
February 24, 2026
Volunteers continue to clean up the 70-acre Apopka Birding Park while the property awaits the construction of a Nature Center, which the Orange Audubon Society is raising money for and seeking a contractor.
Featured News
Nonprofit launches 60-day fundraising push for birding park 
Teresa Sargeant
February 24, 2026
Logan Page whips in the pitch during the sixth inning against Tavares
Featured News
Apopka duo tosses combined no-hitter
Vinnie Cammarano
February 24, 2026
Members of the Foliage Garden Club of Apopka model clothes from the Mount Dora boutique Em’z on Fifth in the club’s annual fashion show and luncheon fundraiser. On the far right is Clara Schneider, Em'z on Fifth owner.
Featured News
Foliage Garden Club hosts annual fashion show fundraiser 
Teresa Sargeant
February 23, 2026
Landonn Shultz holds a pin over the Lake Howell wrestler in the first period of the District tournament battle back round, to advance to regionals
Featured News
Wekiva’s two medalists advance to regional wrestling tournament
Vinnie Cammarano
February 23, 2026

Local Living

Coleslaw
Local Living
Church cookbook classics for the family table
Nancy Thomas
February 18, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Lets go fishin’, it’s speckled perch time
The Apopka Chief
February 18, 2026
Chicken breasts
Local Living
Baked chicken and deviled crab lead this week’s recipes
Nancy Thomas
February 11, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
The bass are bitin’ on the Harris chain
The Apopka Chief
February 11, 2026
Rice pudding
Local Living
Easy BBQ, savory grits, and sweet memories in every bite
Nancy Thomas
February 5, 2026

Business

Captain Jack's Crab House is scheduled to open later this month.
Business
Entrepreneur brings first-of-its-kind Cajun seafood boil to Apopka 
The Apopka Chief
February 6, 2026
West Seminole Council leaders pose for a photo at the council's inaugural meeting on Feb. 2.
Business
Seminole County Chamber launches Apopka area council
Sarah Merly
February 6, 2026
Apopka High School will send two teams to a Feb. 24 biomedical challenge.
Business
Apopka High to send 2 teams to OCPS Biomedical Challenge 
Sarah Merly
January 21, 2026
Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
Business
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
December 31, 2025
Apopka's first food hall, Hall's on Fifth, opened with a May 14 soft opening at 15 E. Fifth St., in the building of the former Hall's Feed Store.
Business
Crave BBQ to open at Hall’s on Fifth
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Logan Page whips in the pitch during the sixth inning against Tavares
Sports
Apopka duo tosses combined no-hitter
Vinnie Cammarano
February 24, 2026
Landonn Shultz holds a pin over the Lake Howell wrestler in the first period of the District tournament battle back round, to advance to regionals
Sports
Wekiva’s two medalists advance to regional wrestling tournament
Vinnie Cammarano
February 23, 2026
Shylah Pino gets back to third base safely after rounding third off the steal
Sports
Eustis snaps Apopka softball’s 4-game win streak
Vinnie Cammarano
February 23, 2026
Noah Ferrer slides his feet to stay on his man late in the regional semifinal against Winter Park
Sports
Winter Park ends Apopka’s playoff run with 29-25 win 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 22, 2026
Blue Darters walk towards there dugout in celebration of their 4-1 win
Sports
Apopka baseball beats Osceola in home opener
Vinnie Cammarano
February 19, 2026

More News

Volunteers continue to clean up the 70-acre Apopka Birding Park while the property awaits the construction of a Nature Center, which the Orange Audubon Society is raising money for and seeking a contractor.
Nonprofit launches 60-day fundraising push for birding park Teresa Sargeant
February 24, 2026
Half of needed $4.5M cost raised so far before fundraising.
Logan Page whips in the pitch during the sixth inning against Tavares
Apopka duo tosses combined no-hitterVinnie Cammarano
February 24, 2026
Blue Darter baseball grabs 3-game win streak
Members of the Foliage Garden Club of Apopka model clothes from the Mount Dora boutique Em’z on Fifth in the club’s annual fashion show and luncheon fundraiser. On the far right is Clara Schneider, Em'z on Fifth owner.
Foliage Garden Club hosts annual fashion show fundraiser Teresa Sargeant
February 23, 2026
About 160 guests attended event that raised $2K-$3K.
Landonn Shultz holds a pin over the Lake Howell wrestler in the first period of the District tournament battle back round, to advance to regionals
Wekiva’s two medalists advance to regional wrestling tournamentVinnie Cammarano
February 23, 2026
The Wekiva Mustangs delivered strong performances Wednesday at the Class 3A District Wrestling Championship, highlighted by senior captain Elijah Jean’s run to the finals and regional…
Shylah Pino gets back to third base safely after rounding third off the steal
Eustis snaps Apopka softball’s 4-game win streakVinnie Cammarano
February 23, 2026
First-inning runs make difference in pitchers’ duel
Noah Ferrer slides his feet to stay on his man late in the regional semifinal against Winter Park
Winter Park ends Apopka’s playoff run with 29-25 win Vinnie Cammarano
February 22, 2026
Top-seeded Winter Park used relentless defense and timely execution in the final minutes to edge No. 5 seed Apopka 29-25 in a Class 7A boys basketball regional semifinal Saturday night in Winter Park  The loss ended the Blue…
University of Central Florida logo
UCF proposes program aimed at closing workforce skills gap Teresa Sargeant
February 21, 2026
Program would cost $250k/year to serve 1,200 people.
The Rollins College Gospel Choir performed in front of about 200 people at the Legends of Apopka celebration on Thursday at the Apopka Community Center.
‘Legends of Apopka,’ their families honored at city eventTeresa Sargeant
February 21, 2026
Council recognizes civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
If question 1 passes, the mayor will serve in a mostly ceremonial role as an equal member of the City Council.
Voters to decide Apopka form of governmentTeresa Sargeant
February 20, 2026
Strong mayor could dissolve after 144 years
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