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Coach Doug Gabriel and company on the Mustang sideline
Featured News
Balanced offense leads Jones past Wekiva, 56-0
Neal Fisher
October 18, 2025
Kentral Baker sacks the Quarterback
Featured News
Osceola Kowboys wrangle Apopka in dominant first quarter
Vinnie Cammarano
October 18, 2025
Laurie Williamson and Garfield Williamson took over what was formerly Park Avenue Pizza on July 1.
Featured News
Paradise Jamaican Restaurant and Pizza opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
October 17, 2025
Woman stands with sign that says "Make Your Choice"
Featured News
Nelson edges Moore in Q3 cash dash; Aungst sticks to self-funding pledge
Teresa Sargeant
October 17, 2025
Jake Vest
Featured News
OP-ED: Kickoff is a little late to start on a game plan
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 17, 2025

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Cooler weather makes a great day for fishin’
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 16, 2025
Baked pasta dish
Local Living
Warm, comforting, and a touch nostalgic — a taste of Southern comfort
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 16, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Cooler weather ushers in fall fishing
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 10, 2025
Prime rib
Local Living
Chef John’s prime rib, Alice Beth Miner’s Potatoes Del Monico, and more classics
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 8, 2025
Cranberries
Local Living
Cranberries, cheese biscuits, and more—recipes to round out any meal
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025

Business

Laurie Williamson and Garfield Williamson took over what was formerly Park Avenue Pizza on July 1.
Business
Paradise Jamaican Restaurant and Pizza opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
October 17, 2025
Mayor Bryan Nelson, Dr. Michael Wangia and Morgan Wangia cut the ribbon.
Business
Florida Institute of Dermatology hosts ribbon cutting for Apopka location
Sarah Merly
October 3, 2025
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

Government & Politics

Sports

Coach Doug Gabriel and company on the Mustang sideline
Sports
Balanced offense leads Jones past Wekiva, 56-0
Neal Fisher
October 18, 2025
Kentral Baker sacks the Quarterback
Sports
Osceola Kowboys wrangle Apopka in dominant first quarter
Vinnie Cammarano
October 18, 2025
Apopka Blue Darter Marching Band has shown their pride all season long.
Sports
Apopka football game postponed
Vinnie Cammarano
October 15, 2025
Join the fun at Coach Mark Washington's Halloween Hoops Camp Oct. 23rd
Sports
Halloween Hoops camp on tap Thursday
Vinnie Cammarano
October 15, 2025
Blue Darters huddle after a point in final game
Sports
Postseason loss ends Apopka volleyball season
Vinnie Cammarano
October 14, 2025

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Coach Doug Gabriel and company on the Mustang sideline
Balanced offense leads Jones past Wekiva, 56-0Neal Fisher
October 18, 2025
Mustangs show increased ability to move the ball despite shutout
Kentral Baker sacks the Quarterback
Osceola Kowboys wrangle Apopka in dominant first quarterVinnie Cammarano
October 18, 2025
Blue Darters struggle to maintain offense after a week off, lose 50-7
Laurie Williamson and Garfield Williamson took over what was formerly Park Avenue Pizza on July 1.
Paradise Jamaican Restaurant and Pizza opens in ApopkaSarah Merly
October 17, 2025
Family-owned restaurant offers jerk chicken and more next to Maters and Taters
Woman stands with sign that says "Make Your Choice"
Nelson edges Moore in Q3 cash dash; Aungst sticks to self-funding pledgeTeresa Sargeant
October 17, 2025
Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson out-raised challenger Christine Moore in contributions for the third quarter, but the Orange County District 2 commissioner collected more contributions than Nelson throughout their…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Kickoff is a little late to start on a game planThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
A big SAT testing date was a few weeks ago, which, oddly enough, reminds me of a football game played 54 years ago almost 8,000 miles…
The Apopka City Council discussed the methodology for establishing a city commissioner salary.
Per capita, health care considered as factors for Apopka commissioners’ pay Teresa Sargeant
October 16, 2025
The Apopka City Council took up commissioner pay on Wednesday, reviewing factors such as per capita rate, health care costs, and a clear definition of the commissioners’ role and responsibilities.  During the…
Jim Keck
Cooler weather makes a great day for fishin’The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I can’t believe we are finally gettin' some cooler weather. It’s so nice to get up in the mornin’ and walk outside and feel that cool…
Baked pasta dish
Warm, comforting, and a touch nostalgic — a taste of Southern comfortThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
From Country Cookin’, how about serving up some Hot Chicken Salad Souffle? They say, “This is Excellent for buffet entertaining! Don’t plan on leftovers – there…
Police Beat: APD arrests 29 from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from October 5-11, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,262 calls for service, responded to 31 crashes, issued 57 citations, and made 29…
People at voting booths.
Apopka City Council approves charter referendum for March 2026 electionTeresa Sargeant
October 16, 2025
The Apopka City Council took a step Wednesday toward bringing potential sweeping changes to City Hall, voting unanimously to put eight city charter amendments before voters in a referendum.   The…
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