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Adrian Veloquio tries to find space to shoot in the box
Featured News
Apopka boys soccer continues surge
Vinnie Cammarano
December 18, 2025
Jacques Evariste lights up the crowd with buzzer beating 3
Featured News
Apopka boys take down division leader Lake Brantley
Vinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Kenny Dieujuste stuffs the Warrior floater attempt
Featured News
Wekiva boys steamroll West Orange after first quarter shutout
Vinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Makayla Bell takes on Mikayla Wiggins
Featured News
Wekiva girls basketball rallies past rival Apopka
Vinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Featured News
Police Beat: APD arrests 24 Dec. 7-Dec. 13
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 17, 2025

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
The Butler Chain bass are on fire
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 17, 2025
Key lime pie
Local Living
Home-cooked favorites passed along from our readers
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 10, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Cool weather gets the specks to bitin’
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 10, 2025
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

Business

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
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon at O2B Kids' ribbon-cutting ceremony in the playground.
Business
O2B Kids to open Apopka location Jan. 5
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025
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

Government & Politics

Sports

Adrian Veloquio tries to find space to shoot in the box
Sports
Apopka boys soccer continues surge
Vinnie Cammarano
December 18, 2025
Jacques Evariste lights up the crowd with buzzer beating 3
Sports
Apopka boys take down division leader Lake Brantley
Vinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Kenny Dieujuste stuffs the Warrior floater attempt
Sports
Wekiva boys steamroll West Orange after first quarter shutout
Vinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Makayla Bell takes on Mikayla Wiggins
Sports
Wekiva girls basketball rallies past rival Apopka
Vinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Tiny Mite Blue Darters are National Champions
Sports
Apopka Tiny Mites Cheer team wins national title
Vinnie Cammarano
December 11, 2025

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Adrian Veloquio tries to find space to shoot in the box
Apopka boys soccer continues surgeVinnie Cammarano
December 18, 2025
The Apopka boys soccer team continued its strong midseason surge Tuesday night, rallying from a first-half deficit to defeat Evans 3-1 and further solidify its recent run of…
Jacques Evariste lights up the crowd with buzzer beating 3
Apopka boys take down division leader Lake BrantleyVinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Apopka (7-4) handed Lake Brantley its first road loss of the season Tuesday night, using defensive pressure and steady execution late to secure a 50-42 win over the…
Kenny Dieujuste stuffs the Warrior floater attempt
Wekiva boys steamroll West Orange after first quarter shutoutVinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs walked into West Orange (1-8) and instantly made clear that it would be a long night for the Warriors. Their stifling defense was…
Makayla Bell takes on Mikayla Wiggins
Wekiva girls basketball rallies past rival ApopkaVinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Monday night’s cross-town clash between Apopka (3-8) and Wekiva (5-4) girls basketball teams featured a defensive battle early. The teams traded physical possessions, loose balls and long scoreless stretches before the Mustangs…
Police Beat: APD arrests 24 Dec. 7-Dec. 13The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from December 7-13, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,979 calls for service, responded to 30 crashes, issued 53 citations, and made 24 arrests.
Fort-Lauderdale-based Red Apple Development is seeking to build a new K-12 charter school at the corner of West Lester Road and Plymouth Sorrento Road.
Charter school eyes site at Plymouth Sorrento Road intersectionTeresa Sargeant
December 17, 2025
City staff reviewing plan for new K-12 charter school.
Jim Keck
The Butler Chain bass are on fireThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I hope everyone is enjoyin’ these nice cool days. It’s gonna be kinda warm for Christmas, but I’m sure it’s gonna get cold again real soon. The fish are still bitin’, which includes specks and bass.
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.
Crave BBQ to open at Hall’s on FifthSarah Merly
December 17, 2025
New vendor to replace Butcher's Nook
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Community changes trash service daysThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Beginning Monday, Dec. 29, service days are changing across the county. This isn’t affecting just District 2, but we’re seeing changes in all parts of the county. 
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon at O2B Kids' ribbon-cutting ceremony in the playground.
O2B Kids to open Apopka location Jan. 5Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025
Gainesville-based preschool promotes early childhood development
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