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Bill Arrowsmith
Featured News
Trust names Bill Arrowsmith Apopka’s Humanitarian of Year
Teresa Sargeant
November 10, 2025
Twenty-three Catholic prayer candles lay at the crash site, along with pictures, flowers and shards of the Chevy Silverado.
Featured News
3 Apopka teens killed Sunday in single-vehicle crash
Sarah Merly
November 10, 2025
David Campana nets the hat trick off the pass in the box from Landon Carter
Featured News
Apopka boys soccer wins to cap long week
Vinnie Cammarano
November 8, 2025
The community gets ready to “uncouple” fire hoses at the permanent Apopka Fire Station 6 grand opening.
Featured News
Nelson address highlights improvements, 96% debt reduction in State of the City
Teresa Sargeant
November 7, 2025
Featured News
New entries in Christmas Parade include churches, AdventHealth 
Teresa Sargeant
November 7, 2025

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
The full moon brings a great time for fishin’
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 7, 2025
Pecan pie
Local Living
Meals made with gratitude and a dash of tradition
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 7, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Close battle in the Wednesday Night Shootout
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 30, 2025
Ham
Local Living
Glazed, simmered, and stirred—recipes to warm every gathering
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 30, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Fishin’ is pickin’ up in our area as weather cools
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 23, 2025

Business

Waters CarWash will honor veterans with free car washes from Nov. 9 to 11.
Business
Waters CarWash Apopka to offer free car washes for veterans, active-duty military
Sarah Merly
October 24, 2025
Celebrate Porktoberfest at Sonny's with BBQ pork egg rolls, the loaded BBQ potato and more.
Business
Apopka residents vote for top 4 barbecue spots in city
Sarah Merly
October 22, 2025
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

Government & Politics

Sports

David Campana nets the hat trick off the pass in the box from Landon Carter
Sports
Apopka boys soccer wins to cap long week
Vinnie Cammarano
November 8, 2025
Blue Darters refresh and strategize at halftime
Sports
Apopka soccer season underway
Vinnie Cammarano
November 5, 2025
13U gather with their rings and trophy
Sports
Apopka Pop Warner continues championship reign
Vinnie Cammarano
November 3, 2025
Apopka Girls Bowling team after the state tournament
Sports
Apopka, Wekiva bowling seasons end in state qualifiers
Vinnie Cammarano
November 3, 2025
Blue Darters celebrate with the Mayor's Cup trophy
Sports
Apopka Blue Darters fly high in battle for Mayor’s Cup
Vinnie Cammarano
October 31, 2025

More News

Bill Arrowsmith
Trust names Bill Arrowsmith Apopka’s Humanitarian of YearTeresa Sargeant
November 10, 2025
Apopka Community Trust donations surpass original seed money.
Twenty-three Catholic prayer candles lay at the crash site, along with pictures, flowers and shards of the Chevy Silverado.
3 Apopka teens killed Sunday in single-vehicle crashSarah Merly
November 10, 2025
Driver and two remaining passengers sustain serious injuries
David Campana nets the hat trick off the pass in the box from Landon Carter
Apopka boys soccer wins to cap long weekVinnie Cammarano
November 8, 2025
Blue Darters improve to 1-1-1 after shutout
Memorial stone plaque at Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery
Holiday History: Veterans Day has roots in World War IThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
According to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, there are more than 1.37 million veterans in Florida. That’s the second-highest total of any U.S. state – and it provides plenty…
New entries in Christmas Parade include churches, AdventHealth Teresa Sargeant
November 7, 2025
Former county commissioner Tom Dorman to serve as grand marshal.
The Veterans Memorial is located at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery.
Area events offer opportunities to celebrate veterans Sarah Merly
November 7, 2025
Honor nation’s heroes with community this November.
Jim Keck
The full moon brings a great time for fishin’The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Wow! That’s all I can say about this time of year! I just LOVE this time of the year, and I believe the fish love it, too!  
Pecan pie
Meals made with gratitude and a dash of traditionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Next Tuesday, November 11, is Veterans Day. This day honors ALL U.S. military veterans. And because many of our vets just happen to have nostalgic memories of a…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Scholastic Academies offer students choicesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
As a follow-up to last week’s column on the vast magnet options available to Orange County Public Schools students, I am thrilled to introduce a new educational…
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