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A bus pulls out of the Apopka SuperStop.
Featured News
LYNX service changes to affect Apopkans 
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 7, 2026
The Apopka High School Blue Darter Marching Band first gained the attention of the London parade organizers after they performed in 2024 in Washington, D.C.
Featured News
Apopka and Wekiva marching bands perform in London and Louisiana
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 7, 2026
AdventHealth acquired the property at 5050 Wesley Road in Apopka for about $84 million.
Featured News
AdventHealth acquires distribution center property for $84M 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 7, 2026
Ocoee High School marches in the 2025 MLK Parade in Apopka.
Featured News
MLK Parade organizers invite area to celebrate King 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 7, 2026
Mayor Bryan Nelson
Featured News
Nelson sues Moore over Apopka residency
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 6, 2026

Local Living

Carrot cake
Local Living
For celebrations and family tables, seafood favorites and classic bakes
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
December 31, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks on fire heading into the new year
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
December 31, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Anglers say colored jigs pull in specks aplenty
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 24, 2025
Eggnog
Local Living
Slow-cooked comfort and classic holiday sips
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 24, 2025
Coconut cake
Local Living
From party dips to classic cakes, recipes for every table 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 18, 2025

Business

Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
Business
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
The Apopka Chief Newspaper
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
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
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
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
Sarah Merly
December 5, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Wekiva Mustangs win the consolation prize in Centralia, Illinois Holiday Tournament on Dec 29-31
Sports
Wekiva boys win consolation title in Illinois
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
January 5, 2026
Apopka Sports 2025. Apopka boy volleyball shocks the district, Apopka softball goes to state playoffs, Apopka and Wekiva boys basketball with big years, and Wekiva soccer team makes school history
Sports
2025 brought big news in Apopka sports
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
January 2, 2026
Ashton Watts previously played at Ocoee and coached at several programs in Central Florida
Sports
Wekiva welcomes new football coach
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
January 2, 2026
Zee Davis fits a pass to Alex Congdon through contact
Sports
Apopka boys crush Creekside after the holiday break 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
December 31, 2025
Jasmine Pooler hits the pullup jumper
Sports
Wekiva girls basketball ends 2025 with a bang 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
December 31, 2025

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A bus pulls out of the Apopka SuperStop.
LYNX service changes to affect Apopkans Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 7, 2026
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Service hours decreased, Fern Park service discontinued
The Apopka High School Blue Darter Marching Band first gained the attention of the London parade organizers after they performed in 2024 in Washington, D.C.
Apopka and Wekiva marching bands perform in London and LouisianaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 7, 2026
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Mustangs earn awards in Sugar Bowl Parade
AdventHealth acquired the property at 5050 Wesley Road in Apopka for about $84 million.
AdventHealth acquires distribution center property for $84M Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 7, 2026
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Site is located near airport, major corridors.
Ocoee High School marches in the 2025 MLK Parade in Apopka.
MLK Parade organizers invite area to celebrate King Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 7, 2026
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‘The Dream Marches On’ to serve as 2026 theme.
Mayor Bryan Nelson
Nelson sues Moore over Apopka residencyTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 6, 2026
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Mayor seeking to remove challenger from ballot.
Jeff Gray encounters Apopka police officer Robert Campbell in his YouTube video.
YouTuber’s Apopka police encounter spreads on social mediaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 6, 2026
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APD reviewing incident.
Wekiva Mustangs win the consolation prize in Centralia, Illinois Holiday Tournament on Dec 29-31
Wekiva boys win consolation title in IllinoisVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
January 5, 2026
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Mustangs go 3-1 Centralia Holiday Tournament
The damaged car gets loaded onto a tow truck platform.
93-year-old man crashes car into Apopka MuseumSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 5, 2026
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Museum closed until further notice
Jail cell doors
Apopka woman indicted for wire fraudThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
January 5, 2026
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Jury trial set for Jan. 28
Apopka Sports 2025. Apopka boy volleyball shocks the district, Apopka softball goes to state playoffs, Apopka and Wekiva boys basketball with big years, and Wekiva soccer team makes school history
2025 brought big news in Apopka sportsVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
January 2, 2026
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2025 was a year defined by championship runs, breakthrough seasons and new beginnings across Apopka and Wekiva athletics. From postseason magic to major coaching changing hires, local sports delivered no shortage of…
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