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Mayor Bryan Nelson
Featured News
OP-ED: Apopka lowers property tax rate as state prepares to debate reform
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 6, 2025
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Police Beat: APD arrests 26 from Oct. 26-Nov. 1
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 5, 2025
Blue Darters refresh and strategize at halftime
Featured News
Apopka soccer season underway
Vinnie Cammarano
November 5, 2025
Jen Hall, a widow and single mother who relies on social security and SNAP benefits, describes the frequent hardship of choosing between necessities such as food, housing and healthcare.  
Featured News
Groups step up to assist SNAP recipients amid government shutdown 
Teresa Sargeant
November 5, 2025
Commissioner Christine Moore
Featured News
OP-ED: Book provides roadmap for cities
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 5, 2025

Local Living

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
Shrimp Rice
Local Living
From the coast to the kitchen: shrimp, squash and pumpkin treats
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 23, 2025
Celebrate Porktoberfest at Sonny's with BBQ pork egg rolls, the loaded BBQ potato and more.
Local Living
Apopka residents vote for top 4 barbecue spots in city
Sarah Merly
October 22, 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

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
13U Blue Darters end practice with their sights set on a championship
Sports
Pop Warner football moving through championships 
Vinnie Cammarano
October 30, 2025

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Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Apopka lowers property tax rate as state prepares to debate reformThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
This week, property tax notices have hit your mailboxes detailing what you owe for the 2025-2026 year for the specified property.  
Police Beat: APD arrests 26 from Oct. 26-Nov. 1The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from October 26-November 1, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,554 calls for service, responded to 46 crashes, issued 42 citations, and made 17 arrests.
Blue Darters refresh and strategize at halftime
Apopka soccer season underwayVinnie Cammarano
November 5, 2025
The Apopka soccer program begins a new chapter this winter, with both the boys and girls teams entering the season eager to prove themselves and build on last year’s growth. …
Jen Hall, a widow and single mother who relies on social security and SNAP benefits, describes the frequent hardship of choosing between necessities such as food, housing and healthcare.  
Groups step up to assist SNAP recipients amid government shutdown Teresa Sargeant
November 5, 2025
State has 3 million SNAP recipients, almost 13% of population.
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Book provides roadmap for citiesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
As a lifelong learner, I’m reading for the second time Richard Florida’s book, “Who’s Your City?” If you aren’t familiar with Florida, he is a prominent urban theorist, author, and professor. He is…
Wekiva High School has launched a relief effort for Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.
Wekiva High School launches relief effort for Jamaica  Teresa Sargeant
November 4, 2025
This week, the leadership team at Wekiva High School (WHS) has launched a community effort to bring relief to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa slammed the Caribbean country. The leadership team began planning the relief…
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, seen here at a June Board of County Commissioners meeting, has filed to run for governor in next year’s election.
Orange County Mayor Demings files to run for Florida governor  Teresa Sargeant
November 3, 2025
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has filed to run for governor in the 2026 general election, according to state Division of Elections records.   The Democrat, who…
13U gather with their rings and trophy
Apopka Pop Warner continues championship reignVinnie Cammarano
November 3, 2025
13U beats Edgewater for second straight Mid-Florida Championship
Apopka Girls Bowling team after the state tournament
Apopka, Wekiva bowling seasons end in state qualifiersVinnie Cammarano
November 3, 2025
Will Warren just 28 pins shy of qualifying to round of 16
Blue Darters celebrate with the Mayor's Cup trophy
Apopka Blue Darters fly high in battle for Mayor’s CupVinnie Cammarano
October 31, 2025
Apopka triggers running clock after Kemp’s punt return touchdown
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