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Santa Claus waves to the crowd on a fire engine in the 2024 Apopka Christmas Parade.
Featured News
Police announce road closures for Apopka Christmas Parade
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 1, 2025
The committee for the West Seminole Council poses at Bahia Shrine, the council's chosen meeting venue.
Featured News
Seminole County Chamber announces new Apopka council
Sarah Merly
December 1, 2025
Rafi Betancourt coming out for the starting lineup
Featured News
Apopka blows past Davenport in Metro vs. Florida challenge
Vinnie Cammarano
December 1, 2025
Featured News
Gas district offering $20K in scholarships to high school students
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 28, 2025
Jake Vest
Featured News
OP-ED: Some visions of sugar plums still dance in my head
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 28, 2025

Local Living

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
Turkey
Local Living
Roasting the perfect turkey, with southern cornbread on the side
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 19, 2025
Pastry
Local Living
From jambalaya to pumpkin cake, it’s comfort all the way down
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 13, 2025

Business

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
Maters & Taters Market & Creamery closed following owner Jeff Boyer's death.
Business
Maters & Taters closes after 41 years
Sarah Merly
November 20, 2025
Family First Health offers primary care at 333 W. Main Street.
Business
Family First Health hosts grand opening in Apopka
Sarah Merly
November 17, 2025
A new Bravo Supermarkets store will replace Faith & Power Worship Center at 2230 East Semoran Boulevard.
Business
Local grocer purchases Wekiva Corners for $9M
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 13, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Rafi Betancourt coming out for the starting lineup
Sports
Apopka blows past Davenport in Metro vs. Florida challenge
Vinnie Cammarano
December 1, 2025
Louvens Saint Pierre commanding the offense during Wekiva's win over Lake Nona.
Sports
Wekiva boys basketball jumps out to 4-0 start
Vinnie Cammarano
November 26, 2025
Noah Ferrer drills the contested three point shot
Sports
Apopka falls on final shot against Winter Park
Vinnie Cammarano
November 25, 2025
David Bohran bends the free kick into the net
Sports
Mustang Boys Soccer on fire to start the season
Vinnie Cammarano
November 25, 2025
Middleton and the Mustangs all smiles after the win
Sports
Wekiva girls start basketball season 2-0
Vinnie Cammarano
November 25, 2025

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The committee for the West Seminole Council poses at Bahia Shrine, the council's chosen meeting venue.
Seminole County Chamber announces new Apopka councilSarah Merly
December 1, 2025
West Seminole Council to launch Feb. 2
Rafi Betancourt coming out for the starting lineup
Apopka blows past Davenport in Metro vs. Florida challengeVinnie Cammarano
December 1, 2025
Blue Darters defense leads team to 47-38 victory
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Some visions of sugar plums still dance in my headThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
There’s a lot I don’t miss about teaching, but if I had a chance to relive those weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I would do it…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Remember to be grateful for blessingsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
There is so much to be thankful for. As for me, I’m thankful for so many things personally, but I’m also incredibly thankful to be a…
Thanksgiving dinner
Holiday History: St. Augustine hosted Thanksgiving in 1565The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The first North American Thanksgiving occurred in St. Augustine in 1565.
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore is the first mayoral candidate to secure enough petitions.
Moore officially secures number of petitions to run for mayor Teresa Sargeant
November 26, 2025
She is the first candidate to complete this process.
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Myriad Apopka parks upgrades underwayThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I would like to give you the latest updates on design and construction at our parks and recreation facilities across the city of Apopka. We have…
Louvens Saint Pierre commanding the offense during Wekiva's win over Lake Nona.
Wekiva boys basketball jumps out to 4-0 startVinnie Cammarano
November 26, 2025
Mustangs dominate Seabreeze, outhustle Lake Nona
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