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United States Attorney John Heekin (left) and FBI Special Agent in Charge Jason Carley announced a conviction and sentencing against a fraud courier following a Gainesville arrest.
Featured News
FBI: Florida on “front line” of elder fraud following 18-year conviction
Seth Johnson
January 27, 2026
One Family Church, in collaboration with the City of Apopka, will open as a cold weather shelter on Thursday and Sunday nights.
Featured News
City of Apopka, churches to open cold weather shelter all week 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
January 26, 2026
Voting
Featured News
Apopka voters group schedules 2 election forums 
Teresa Sargeant
January 26, 2026
Seniors Elyse Pringle(1) and Abigail Henry(5) pose with the coaches postgame
Featured News
Apopka girls basketball celebrates senior night
Vinnie Cammarano
January 26, 2026
Lady Blue Darters run off the field after the National Anthem
Featured News
Apopka girls soccer fights hard in semifinal against top-ranked Lake Mary 
Vinnie Cammarano
January 26, 2026

Local Living

Tilapia
Local Living
No-fuss meals with tilapia, lemon chicken, and magic cake
Nancy Thomas
January 20, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks are bitin’, so let’s go fishin’!
The Apopka Chief
January 20, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Cold weather will keep bass deeper
The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2026
Quiche
Local Living
Old-fashioned comfort with pot roast, quiche, and apple crisp
Nancy Thomas
January 14, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
The fishin’ is great, so let’s go catch ’em
The Apopka Chief
January 7, 2026

Business

Apopka High School will send two teams to a Feb. 24 biomedical challenge.
Business
Apopka High to send 2 teams to OCPS Biomedical Challenge 
Sarah Merly
January 21, 2026
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

Government & Politics

Sports

Seniors Elyse Pringle(1) and Abigail Henry(5) pose with the coaches postgame
Sports
Apopka girls basketball celebrates senior night
Vinnie Cammarano
January 26, 2026
Lady Blue Darters run off the field after the National Anthem
Sports
Apopka girls soccer fights hard in semifinal against top-ranked Lake Mary 
Vinnie Cammarano
January 26, 2026
Nathaniel Ellis dribbles through the slide tackle
Sports
Wekiva boys’ historic soccer season ends in a nailbiter
Vinnie Cammarano
January 22, 2026
Apopka girls celebrate the game winning goal from Ava Croeze
Sports
Apopka girls soccer shuts out Ocoee in first round
Vinnie Cammarano
January 22, 2026
David Campana makes a move up the pitch
Sports
Apopka boys soccer season ends in first round
Vinnie Cammarano
January 21, 2026

More News

United States Attorney John Heekin (left) and FBI Special Agent in Charge Jason Carley announced a conviction and sentencing against a fraud courier following a Gainesville arrest.
FBI: Florida on “front line” of elder fraud following 18-year convictionSeth Johnson
January 27, 2026
Courier overstayed student visa, scammed $15 million
One Family Church, in collaboration with the City of Apopka, will open as a cold weather shelter on Thursday and Sunday nights.
City of Apopka, churches to open cold weather shelter all week The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Beginning tonight and throughout the week, the city of Apopka is working with local churches and faith-based volunteers to open a cold weather shelter to help residents during the cold weather, according to…
Voting
Apopka voters group schedules 2 election forums Teresa Sargeant
January 26, 2026
Events to focus on mayoral, council races.
Seniors Elyse Pringle(1) and Abigail Henry(5) pose with the coaches postgame
Apopka girls basketball celebrates senior nightVinnie Cammarano
January 26, 2026
Dr. Phillips’ sharpshooting duo hand Blue Darters 47-30 loss
Lady Blue Darters run off the field after the National Anthem
Apopka girls soccer fights hard in semifinal against top-ranked Lake Mary Vinnie Cammarano
January 26, 2026
Blue Darters defensive gameplan gets them through the final whistle, 6-0
Lorena Potter chairs the city’s Nonprofit Grant Program Selection Committee.
Council approves $32K in grants for nonprofits Teresa Sargeant
January 24, 2026
Seven groups applied in October 2025, all approved.
Apopka High School will be the new venue of the Feb. 3 mayoral candidate debate.
Mayoral debate moves to Apopka High School Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Public demand to attend surpasses expectations.
The Apopka City Council voted on considering naming the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex in honor of a Vietnam veteran.
Council, citizens debate naming policy Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Commissioners consider naming playground after late Vietnam vet.
City officials and Emerson Park homeowners cut the ribbon at the right-of-way dedication on Tuesday. 
HOA, city celebrate completion of Emerson Park right-of-way  Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
More than 7 miles of roadway and alleyways cost $3 million.
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