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Featured News
John H. Bridges Community Center to host Thanksgiving turkey giveaway
Sarah Merly
October 22, 2025
Melissa Byrd
Featured News
OP-ED: Connectivity Day cultivates relationships
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 22, 2025
Vision 2050
Featured News
Orange County to move forward with Vision 2050 despite new state law 
Teresa Sargeant
October 21, 2025
The Apopka Utility Billing Division oversees billing for water, sewer, reclaimed water and garbage services.
Featured News
Apopka meter-tampering ordinance takes effect; penalties include $250-$500 fines, service suspension 
Teresa Sargeant
October 21, 2025
Featured News
Apopka Murals hosts signing event for 3 paintings
Sarah Merly
October 21, 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

Mayor Bryan Nelson, Dr. Uriel Pont and other guests cut the ribbon for the new VIPCare location.
Business
VIPcare opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
October 20, 2025
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

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

More News

Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Connectivity Day cultivates relationshipsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
We all know that feeling connected to those around you is important, but for our students, this is even more true. Studies show that students who…
Vision 2050
Orange County to move forward with Vision 2050 despite new state law Teresa Sargeant
October 21, 2025
Orange County plans to keep operating under its current comprehensive plan, taking, evaluating and handling development applications following pre-existing rules, even though a new state law nullified Vision 2050.  The county announced its decision Monday, providing public…
The Apopka Utility Billing Division oversees billing for water, sewer, reclaimed water and garbage services.
Apopka meter-tampering ordinance takes effect; penalties include $250-$500 fines, service suspension Teresa Sargeant
October 21, 2025
Apopka’s ordinance enacting fines for tampering with utility meters is now in effect after the City Council approved it last week.   Per the adopted ordinance, the city will issue a $250 fine…
Apopka Murals hosts signing event for 3 paintingsSarah Merly
October 21, 2025
Murals honor indoor foliage, peacocks, Lake Apopka
All-inclusive playground parking lot
City of Apopka to host grand opening of all-inclusive playground  The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The city of Apopka will host the grand opening of its new all-inclusive playground at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Northwest Recreation Complex and will…
Mayor Bryan Nelson, Dr. Uriel Pont and other guests cut the ribbon for the new VIPCare location.
VIPcare opens in ApopkaSarah Merly
October 20, 2025
Clinic offers primary care for seniors
Ranger Academy cadets at Wekiwa Springs State Park hold STIHL tools.
Foundation, STIHL to provide new battery-powered tools to 50+ state parksTeresa Sargeant
October 20, 2025
A partnership between the Florida State Parks Foundation and STIHL will provide new battery-powered tools to more than 50 parks, from the panhandle to the Keys, as part…
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
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