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Robyn Pickard receives the love from her teammates after tying the game
Featured News
Apopka girls soccer edges Olympia in dramatic finish
Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
John Hanson, city building official and Pension Plan Board member, addresses the City Council as city workers watch.
Featured News
Council approves first reading of employees’ pension increase 
Teresa Sargeant
December 4, 2025
Wrestlers listen to Coach Vazquez after practice
Featured News
Wekiva wrestling ready to run in 2025-26 season 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
Girls break huddle for game at Ocoee
Featured News
Apopka girls split blowouts in Metro Tournament 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
Melissa Byrd
Featured News
OP-ED: ‘The Amazing Shake’ teaches valuable life skills
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 4, 2025

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Look out for manatees movin’ to warmer waters
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 26, 2025
An apple dessert
Local Living
Classic dishes worth revisiting, from casserole to apple brown betty
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 26, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
A great week of fishin’ ahead, and…happy Thanksgiving
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 19, 2025
Turkey
Local Living
Roasting the perfect turkey, with southern cornbread on the side
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 19, 2025
Pastry
Local Living
From jambalaya to pumpkin cake, it’s comfort all the way down
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 13, 2025

Business

The opening day team poses inside the restaurant.
Business
Jersey Mike’s opens on Rock Springs Road
Sarah Merly
December 3, 2025
The committee for the West Seminole Council poses at Bahia Shrine, the council's chosen meeting venue.
Business
Seminole County Chamber announces new Apopka council
Sarah Merly
December 1, 2025
Stephie's Pub & Irish Eatery will offer a turkey dinner 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day.
Business
Apopka restaurants offer Thanksgiving specials
Sarah Merly
November 26, 2025
Maters & Taters Market & Creamery closed following owner Jeff Boyer's death.
Business
Maters & Taters closes after 41 years
Sarah Merly
November 20, 2025
Family First Health offers primary care at 333 W. Main Street.
Business
Family First Health hosts grand opening in Apopka
Sarah Merly
November 17, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Robyn Pickard receives the love from her teammates after tying the game
Sports
Apopka girls soccer edges Olympia in dramatic finish
Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
Wrestlers listen to Coach Vazquez after practice
Sports
Wekiva wrestling ready to run in 2025-26 season 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
Girls break huddle for game at Ocoee
Sports
Apopka girls split blowouts in Metro Tournament 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
Khai Orr blows by the on-ball defender
Sports
Wekiva boys go down in overtime thriller against Timber Creek
Vinnie Cammarano
December 2, 2025
Rafi Betancourt coming out for the starting lineup
Sports
Apopka blows past Davenport in Metro vs. Florida challenge
Vinnie Cammarano
December 1, 2025

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Robyn Pickard receives the love from her teammates after tying the game
Apopka girls soccer edges Olympia in dramatic finishVinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
Apopka sophomore Jillian Kurz buried the game-winner with time ticking through the final seconds as the Blue Darters stunned Olympia 3-2 on the road Wednesday night,…
Wrestlers listen to Coach Vazquez after practice
Wekiva wrestling ready to run in 2025-26 season Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs wrestling team is coming off their greatest season, capturing the first Metro West Championship in school history. They went 8-3 last year and…
Girls break huddle for game at Ocoee
Apopka girls split blowouts in Metro Tournament Vinnie Cammarano
December 4, 2025
The Apopka girls basketball team (1-3) entered the Metro West Conference Tournament after dropping its first two games to tough competition in Leesburg and Colonial.   In…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: ‘The Amazing Shake’ teaches valuable life skillsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I recently had the opportunity to participate in “The Amazing Shake” competition at Dream Lake Elementary School as a judge. This is the second time I…
Commissioner Nadia Anderson opposes the three townhomes proposed for construction on M A Board Street.
Apopka City Council denies land use change for 3 townhomes on M A Board Street Teresa Sargeant
December 4, 2025
Opponents cite community opposition, new units out of place in area.
The opening day team poses inside the restaurant.
Jersey Mike’s opens on Rock Springs RoadSarah Merly
December 3, 2025
New location marks sub shop’s third in Apopka
Khai Orr blows by the on-ball defender
Wekiva boys go down in overtime thriller against Timber CreekVinnie Cammarano
December 2, 2025
The Wekiva boys basketball team’s undefeated start came to a dramatic end Monday night, as Timber Creek escaped Mustang Arena with a 73-71 overtime win in…
The committee for the West Seminole Council poses at Bahia Shrine, the council's chosen meeting venue.
Seminole County Chamber announces new Apopka councilSarah Merly
December 1, 2025
West Seminole Council to launch Feb. 2
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