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Catherine Le, aide for Commissioner Christine Moore, and John Latimer Jr. pose with bags for the giveaway.
Featured News
John Bridges Center to donate 400 meals in inaugural holiday ham giveaway
Sarah Merly
December 9, 2025
Commissioner Alexander H. Smith files to run for re-election to Seat 1 at Apopka City Hall on Wednesday.   
Featured News
Alexander Smith files to run for third term on Apopka City Council  
Teresa Sargeant
December 9, 2025
Toy drive chairs Yvonne Williams and Van Carter pose with the donated presents.
Featured News
Apopka seniors donate Christmas gifts to 131 children
Sarah Merly
December 9, 2025
Makayla Bell finds space for a floater in the championship game
Featured News
Wekiva Lady Mustangs make Metro West Tournament final 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 9, 2025
Blue Darters finish practice strong
Featured News
Blue Darters wrestling season is here
Vinnie Cammarano
December 9, 2025

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Anglers report shiners bring in big bass
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 4, 2025
Brisket
Local Living
The backyard spread: smoked brisket, roasted sides, and easy biscuits
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 4, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Look out for manatees movin’ to warmer waters
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 26, 2025
An apple dessert
Local Living
Classic dishes worth revisiting, from casserole to apple brown betty
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 26, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
A great week of fishin’ ahead, and…happy Thanksgiving
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 19, 2025

Business

Sonny Tillman (left) with Sonny's BBQ Head Pitmaster and Brand Ambassador Shannon Snell.
Business
Floyd Tillman, founder of Sonny’s BBQ, dies at 96
Lillian Hamman
December 9, 2025
City officials join the award winners for a group photo at Highland Manor.
Business
Apopka Chamber presents 11 awards at annual dinner
Sarah Merly
December 5, 2025
The opening day team poses inside the restaurant.
Business
Jersey Mike’s opens on Rock Springs Road
Sarah Merly
December 3, 2025
The committee for the West Seminole Council poses at Bahia Shrine, the council's chosen meeting venue.
Business
Seminole County Chamber announces new Apopka council
Sarah Merly
December 1, 2025
Stephie's Pub & Irish Eatery will offer a turkey dinner 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day.
Business
Apopka restaurants offer Thanksgiving specials
Sarah Merly
November 26, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Makayla Bell finds space for a floater in the championship game
Sports
Wekiva Lady Mustangs make Metro West Tournament final 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 9, 2025
Blue Darters finish practice strong
Sports
Blue Darters wrestling season is here
Vinnie Cammarano
December 9, 2025
Robyn Pickard receives the love from her teammates after tying the game
Sports
Apopka girls soccer edges Olympia in dramatic finish
Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
Wrestlers listen to Coach Vazquez after practice
Sports
Wekiva wrestling ready to run in 2025-26 season 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
Girls break huddle for game at Ocoee
Sports
Apopka girls split blowouts in Metro Tournament 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025

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Commissioner Alexander H. Smith files to run for re-election to Seat 1 at Apopka City Hall on Wednesday.   
Alexander Smith files to run for third term on Apopka City Council  Teresa Sargeant
December 9, 2025
Smith cites achievements, says more work to be done.
Toy drive chairs Yvonne Williams and Van Carter pose with the donated presents.
Apopka seniors donate Christmas gifts to 131 childrenSarah Merly
December 9, 2025
Head Start children received gifts from Santa Tuesday
Makayla Bell finds space for a floater in the championship game
Wekiva Lady Mustangs make Metro West Tournament final Vinnie Cammarano
December 9, 2025
For two games in the Metro West Tournament, Wekiva looked every bit like a team built for a championship moment. But when the moment finally arrived…
Blue Darters finish practice strong
Blue Darters wrestling season is hereVinnie Cammarano
December 9, 2025
The Apopka Blue Darters wrestling program enters the new season with experience and a rebuilt coaching staff determined to elevate the team’s great potential. After a…
Matthew's Hope logo in black and purple text.
Orange County approves $787K sleeper bus program for homeless Teresa Sargeant
December 5, 2025
Matthew’s Hope created initiative as temporary shelters.
Professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders finish touring the Wyld Oaks construction site in August for a Chamber event.
City Council greenlights Kelly Park Road agreement  Teresa Sargeant
December 5, 2025
Agreement budgets $15 million so far to finance project.
City officials join the award winners for a group photo at Highland Manor.
Apopka Chamber presents 11 awards at annual dinnerSarah Merly
December 5, 2025
Six recipients determined by Best of Apopka voters
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