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Apopka Climb leader Brittany Biggett-Herein
Featured News
Walk to raise awareness on perinatal mental health 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 24, 2025
Apopka High School Athletic Director Jordan Walker
Featured News
Apopka welcomes Jordan Walker as new athletic director
Vinnie Cammarano
September 24, 2025
Commissioner Christine Moore
Featured News
OP-ED: County Commission hears update on people experiencing homelessness
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 24, 2025
Rodney and Phyllis Crittenden were nominated for OCPS Support Person of the Year.
Featured News
Apopka residents nominated for OCPS award
Sarah Merly
September 23, 2025
Melissa Byrd
Featured News
OP-ED: Problem? Ask for help directly
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 23, 2025

Local Living

Local Living
Community cleanup around the Harris Chain
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 18, 2025
Sweet and sour chicken
Local Living
Savory stews, zesty sides, and green tomato pie
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 18, 2025
Local Living
Team USA wins the Black Bass World Championship
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 11, 2025
Inside the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel
Local Living
Florida Finds: Frank Lloyd Wright and Florida Southern College
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 11, 2025
Carrots
Local Living
Hearty pasta, zesty carrots, savory pizza, with a pie to remember
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 11, 2025

Business

Sonny's BBQ leadership and other guests celebrate Tenison Shirai.
Business
Sonny’s BBQ Apopka celebrates 34th anniversary of VetFran
Sarah Merly
September 9, 2025
Store manager Rod Gardner welcomes Winn-Dixie Apopka's first guest to the birthday bash.
Business
Apopka Winn-Dixie celebrates 100th anniversary
Sarah Merly
September 8, 2025
Brad Hillmon
Business
AdventHealth Apopka appoints Brad Hillmon as new CEO
Sarah Merly
August 27, 2025
Ford officials presented Jerry Mullinax (holding plaque) with a commemorative plaque in recognition of the dealership's 25th anniversary.
Business
Mullinax opens new service department
Sarah Merly
August 26, 2025
The exterior of Jeff's Bagel Run
Business
Jeff’s Bagel Run arrives in Apopka
Sarah Merly
August 20, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Apopka High School Athletic Director Jordan Walker
Sports
Apopka welcomes Jordan Walker as new athletic director
Vinnie Cammarano
September 24, 2025
Matthew Beachem finds space after making first tackler miss.
Sports
Dr. Phillips thumps Wekiva with balanced offense
Neal Fisher
September 21, 2025
Marcus Young strip sacks the Quarterback.
Sports
Apopka defense only allows 2 scores but lose to Edgewater 35-0.
Vinnie Cammarano
September 21, 2025
Napier and Hilliman attempt to block McFadden's tip.
Sports
Apopka Volleyball beats rival Wekiva in Metro West first round matchup
Vinnie Cammarano
September 21, 2025
The Mustangs regroup during a timeout.
Sports
Wekiva Volleyball splits back-to-back games ahead of Metro Tournament  
Vinnie Cammarano
September 18, 2025

More News

Apopka Climb leader Brittany Biggett-Herein
Walk to raise awareness on perinatal mental health The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 24, 2025
A local community group is working to shed light on an issue facing new and expecting parents in one of Florida's fastest-growing cities: perinatal mental health. …
Apopka High School Athletic Director Jordan Walker
Apopka welcomes Jordan Walker as new athletic directorVinnie Cammarano
September 24, 2025
Apopka High School welcomed Jordan Walker as the school’s new athletic director on Sept. 10.  Walker's arrival comes after the departure of Aaron Crawford, who moved…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: County Commission hears update on people experiencing homelessnessThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 24, 2025
This past Board of County Commissioners’ (BCC) meeting, the board was briefed on homeless services comprehensively by Lisa Klier-Graham. The update provided information on new programs…
Rodney and Phyllis Crittenden were nominated for OCPS Support Person of the Year.
Apopka residents nominated for OCPS awardSarah Merly
September 23, 2025
Couple garners nominations for Support Person of the Year
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Problem? Ask for help directlyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 23, 2025
We all experience problems from time to time with services or even our schools. How we handle those issues can be the difference between a quick…
Cliff Shepard
Apopka to join $7B-plus settlement for opioid-related claims Teresa Sargeant
September 23, 2025
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 on Sept. 17 to accept the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan settlement, which could distribute north of $7 billion over 15…
Apopka City Hall
Council adopts two maps for proposed Paulucci Acres Teresa Sargeant
September 22, 2025
The City Council on Sept. 17 unanimously adopted two different future land use maps for Paulucci Acres, a 618-acre mixed-use development with over 1,000 homes planned…
Matthew Beachem finds space after making first tackler miss.
Dr. Phillips thumps Wekiva with balanced offenseNeal Fisher
September 21, 2025
Although the Wekiva Mustangs mounted several scoring threats Friday against the Dr. Phillips Panthers, the points mostly didn’t materialize, and Dr. Phillips won 35-6. “Another game…
Marcus Young strip sacks the Quarterback.
Apopka defense only allows 2 scores but lose to Edgewater 35-0.Vinnie Cammarano
September 21, 2025
The debut of Apopka High’s new student section, The Nest, brought plenty of noise and energy Friday night, but it wasn’t enough to lift the Blue…
Napier and Hilliman attempt to block McFadden's tip.
Apopka Volleyball beats rival Wekiva in Metro West first round matchupVinnie Cammarano
September 21, 2025
The Metro West volleyball tournament opened with a special twist Thursday afternoon as cross-town rivals Apopka and Wekiva squared off in the first round at Edgewater…