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Melissa Byrd
Featured News
OP-ED: Remember to be grateful for blessings
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 27, 2025
Thanksgiving dinner
Featured News
Holiday History: St. Augustine hosted Thanksgiving in 1565
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 27, 2025
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore is the first mayoral candidate to secure enough petitions.
Featured News
Moore officially secures number of petitions to run for mayor 
Teresa Sargeant
November 26, 2025
Mayor Bryan Nelson
Featured News
OP-ED: Myriad Apopka parks upgrades underway
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 26, 2025
Louvens Saint Pierre commanding the offense during Wekiva's win over Lake Nona.
Featured News
Wekiva boys basketball jumps out to 4-0 start
Vinnie Cammarano
November 26, 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

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
A new Bravo Supermarkets store will replace Faith & Power Worship Center at 2230 East Semoran Boulevard.
Business
Local grocer purchases Wekiva Corners for $9M
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 13, 2025
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

Government & Politics

Sports

Louvens Saint Pierre commanding the offense during Wekiva's win over Lake Nona.
Sports
Wekiva boys basketball jumps out to 4-0 start
Vinnie Cammarano
November 26, 2025
Noah Ferrer drills the contested three point shot
Sports
Apopka falls on final shot against Winter Park
Vinnie Cammarano
November 25, 2025
David Bohran bends the free kick into the net
Sports
Mustang Boys Soccer on fire to start the season
Vinnie Cammarano
November 25, 2025
Middleton and the Mustangs all smiles after the win
Sports
Wekiva girls start basketball season 2-0
Vinnie Cammarano
November 25, 2025
Ty'Rance Cook calm in the pocket with a block from Antonio Rodriguez
Sports
Apopka’s 13U Pop Warner team falls short in title game
Vinnie Cammarano
November 25, 2025

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Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Remember to be grateful for blessingsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
There is so much to be thankful for. As for me, I’m thankful for so many things personally, but I’m also incredibly thankful to be a…
Thanksgiving dinner
Holiday History: St. Augustine hosted Thanksgiving in 1565The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The first North American Thanksgiving occurred in St. Augustine in 1565.
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore is the first mayoral candidate to secure enough petitions.
Moore officially secures number of petitions to run for mayor Teresa Sargeant
November 26, 2025
She is the first candidate to complete this process.
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Myriad Apopka parks upgrades underwayThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I would like to give you the latest updates on design and construction at our parks and recreation facilities across the city of Apopka. We have…
Louvens Saint Pierre commanding the offense during Wekiva's win over Lake Nona.
Wekiva boys basketball jumps out to 4-0 startVinnie Cammarano
November 26, 2025
Mustangs dominate Seabreeze, outhustle Lake Nona
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Community cleanup cultivates solutionsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Earlier in November – with assistance from Clerk of Court Tiffany Moore Russell’s volunteers and the L.A.N.E.S. young ladies – we picked up trash at the…
Mike Gilland, host of The Mike Gilland Show, stands with Matthew's Hope president Shelley Bradford at the recording studio for the show.
Apopka Chief launches inaugural Light the Way Holiday DriveSarah Merly
November 26, 2025
Donations to benefit Loaves & Fishes and Matthew’s Hope
Police Beat: APD arrests 30 Nov. 16-Nov. 22The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from November 16-22, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,720 calls for service, responded to 28 crashes, issued 116 citations, and made 30…
Jim Keck
Look out for manatees movin’ to warmer watersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and you got to eat all of your favorite foods and then some. There is nothin’ better than Thanksgiving…
An apple dessert
Classic dishes worth revisiting, from casserole to apple brown bettyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
From Paths of Sunshine Cookbook, we found Royal Wild Rice Casserole. You can use canned mushrooms if you don’t have any fresh. They add a tip…
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