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The Apopka City Council displays a proclamation at a September 2025 meeting.
Featured News
Council approves first reading of Paulucci Acres rezoning 
Teresa Sargeant
January 12, 2026
Elijah Jean muscling down his first opponent
Featured News
Wekiva wrestling captains dominate in District Dual
Vinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026
David Bohdert and Henrique Brisk race for the loose ball
Featured News
Apopka boys soccer spoils Wekiva’s senior night
Vinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026
Samara Primary Care Clinic welcomed Dr. Judith Gabriel's family members and friends at the ribbon cutting.
Featured News
Samara Primary Care Clinic opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
January 12, 2026
Kenny Dieujuste and Jarquavion McClain tip-off the rivalry match
Featured News
Wekiva boys beat Apopka for second time in comeback win
Vinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
The fishin’ is great, so let’s go catch ’em
The Apopka Chief
January 7, 2026
Chicken stew
Local Living
Lowcountry comfort in chicken perloo and Savannah red rice
Nancy Thomas
January 7, 2026
Carrot cake
Local Living
For celebrations and family tables, seafood favorites and classic bakes
Nancy Thomas
December 31, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks on fire heading into the new year
The Apopka Chief
December 31, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Anglers say colored jigs pull in specks aplenty
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 24, 2025

Business

Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
Business
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
December 31, 2025
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

Government & Politics

Sports

Elijah Jean muscling down his first opponent
Sports
Wekiva wrestling captains dominate in District Dual
Vinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026
David Bohdert and Henrique Brisk race for the loose ball
Sports
Apopka boys soccer spoils Wekiva’s senior night
Vinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026
Kenny Dieujuste and Jarquavion McClain tip-off the rivalry match
Sports
Wekiva boys beat Apopka for second time in comeback win
Vinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026
Blue Darters celebrate Nevaeh Nguyens opening goal
Sports
Big win opens 2026 for Apopka girls soccer
Vinnie Cammarano
January 8, 2026
Xavier Freeman goes up in attempt to block Evans big man
Sports
Apopka falls to Evans in first round of Metro West Tournament 
Vinnie Cammarano
January 8, 2026

More News

The Apopka City Council displays a proclamation at a September 2025 meeting.
Council approves first reading of Paulucci Acres rezoning Teresa Sargeant
January 12, 2026
Ordinance would go from allowance of up to 1,892 homes to 1,034 homes.
Elijah Jean muscling down his first opponent
Wekiva wrestling captains dominate in District DualVinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026
Mustangs enter Dual undermanned, focus on individual success.
David Bohdert and Henrique Brisk race for the loose ball
Apopka boys soccer spoils Wekiva’s senior nightVinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026
Blue Darters dominate their rival after scoreless first half
Samara Primary Care Clinic welcomed Dr. Judith Gabriel's family members and friends at the ribbon cutting.
Samara Primary Care Clinic opens in ApopkaSarah Merly
January 12, 2026
Clinic began as home health-care service in 2018
Kenny Dieujuste and Jarquavion McClain tip-off the rivalry match
Wekiva boys beat Apopka for second time in comeback winVinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026
Mustang defense shuts down Apopka in second half for 45-35 victory
Golden Gem Road intersects with Capital Reef Way.
City Council turns down Golden Gem Road agreement Teresa Sargeant
January 9, 2026
Road needs reconstruction to bring up to standard.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: ‘Sheducation’ – A high degree of useful knowledgeThe Apopka Chief
January 9, 2026
Last week, I undecorated and found that there is not enough room in my office for the stuff that used to be there and there’s no longer enough room…
Commissioner Nadia Anderson
Torres, Mock appointed election canvassing board alternatesTeresa Sargeant
January 9, 2026
Concerns previously brought up about appointment bias
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