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A development team is eyeing 2020 Old Dixie Highway, Apopka, which currently has a single-family home, as the site of the proposed 100-unit affordable housing development Gale Vista.
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Gale Vista plans face turn-lane, building-height questions 
Teresa Sargeant
September 9, 2026
Jimmy Brown is pictured during his years with the New York City Fire Department. Brown, now a Winter Garden resident and Orange County Sheriff's Office employee, was a probationary FDNY firefighter when he responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Former FDNY firefighter reflects on 9/11 survival 25 years later
Teresa Sargeant
September 9, 2026
Southwick Commons, a 192-unit affordable housing development at 520 Brighton Ave. in Apopka, is now open and leasing one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Featured News
Southwick Commons opens 192-unit affordable housing community in Apopka 
Teresa Sargeant
September 9, 2026
A house stands in September 2025 on the Old Dixie Highway property proposed for the Gale Vista affordable-housing development. The latest plans call for 100 apartments, down from the 400 units proposed last year.
Featured News
Gale Vista to return to Apopka DRC with apartment count reduced to 100 
Teresa Sargeant
September 7, 2026
Le'Melle Griffin (8), Elysian Williams(20), and Marcus Young (92) gang tackle an Ocoee Knight.
Featured News
Apopka lets 14-point lead slip away in loss to Ocoee
Vinnie Cammarano
September 5, 2026


Local Living

Crab cakes
Local Living
Maryland crab cakes, jalapeño cheese grits and upside-down cake
Nancy Thomas
September 3, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Fish continue to bite as anglers look to fall season
The Apopka Chief
September 3, 2026
Family walking together in a park
Local Living
7 fall dates for Apopka families
Josh Peterson
August 27, 2026
Fried fish and coleslaw
Local Living
You just can’t beat catfish, hushpuppies, and coleslaw
Nancy Thomas
August 26, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers are on the beds and a full moon to top it off
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2026


Business

Culver's managers Zachary Grissom (left) and Jordan Little (right) pose at Culver's Apopka.
Business
Culver’s Apopka ranked seventh in nation
Sarah Merly
August 27, 2026
Dr. Adlai Green poses in the receptionist's office at Apopka Wellness Center.
Business
Apopka Wellness Center to close after 47 years
Sarah Merly
August 14, 2026
Dunkin' Donuts offers both hot and iced coffees.
Business
Dunkin’ Donuts to celebrate National Drive-Thru Day with giveaways
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 22, 2026
Azalea Veterinary Clinic is located at 2050 Plymouth Sorrento Road, Suite 100.
Business
Azalea Veterinary Clinic opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
July 15, 2026
Waters Car Wash has 28 locations across Florida.
Business
Waters Car Wash to offer $2.50 sale to celebrate Independence Day
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 30, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Le'Melle Griffin (8), Elysian Williams(20), and Marcus Young (92) gang tackle an Ocoee Knight.
Sports
Apopka lets 14-point lead slip away in loss to Ocoee
Vinnie Cammarano
September 5, 2026
Ya'Terrius Jackson looks for running room Friday night against West Orange.
Sports
Wekiva suffers first loss in 59-6 rout against West Orange
The Apopka Chief
September 5, 2026
Avianna Mater reaches up to spike a ball right at Jones.
Sports
Wekiva volleyball gets back on track with a sweep
Vinnie Cammarano
September 2, 2026
Victoria Polusmak rises up to spike a ball from the left side of the net.
Sports
Apopka dominates Jones but falls in 5-set thriller
Vinnie Cammarano
September 2, 2026
Kai Goodling makes a running throw complete to Ceon Cotton.
Sports
Apopka struggles against Winter Park
Vinnie Cammarano
August 29, 2026

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A development team is eyeing 2020 Old Dixie Highway, Apopka, which currently has a single-family home, as the site of the proposed 100-unit affordable housing development Gale Vista.
Gale Vista plans face turn-lane, building-height questions Teresa Sargeant
September 9, 2026
Planning recommends denial pending revisions to affordable-housing proposal.
Jimmy Brown is pictured during his years with the New York City Fire Department. Brown, now a Winter Garden resident and Orange County Sheriff's Office employee, was a probationary FDNY firefighter when he responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
Former FDNY firefighter reflects on 9/11 survival 25 years laterTeresa Sargeant
September 9, 2026
OCSO employee recalls North Tower, trauma and the 9,131 days since then.
Southwick Commons, a 192-unit affordable housing development at 520 Brighton Ave. in Apopka, is now open and leasing one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Southwick Commons opens 192-unit affordable housing community in Apopka Teresa Sargeant
September 9, 2026
192-unit affordable housing development opens after years-long dispute with city.
A house stands in September 2025 on the Old Dixie Highway property proposed for the Gale Vista affordable-housing development. The latest plans call for 100 apartments, down from the 400 units proposed last year.
Gale Vista to return to Apopka DRC with apartment count reduced to 100 Teresa Sargeant
September 7, 2026
DRC also will review 106 homes at Crossroads and Springhaven amenities.
Le'Melle Griffin (8), Elysian Williams(20), and Marcus Young (92) gang tackle an Ocoee Knight.
Apopka lets 14-point lead slip away in loss to OcoeeVinnie Cammarano
September 5, 2026
Blue Darters’ mistakes prove costly in 23-14 defeat.
Ya'Terrius Jackson looks for running room Friday night against West Orange.
Wekiva suffers first loss in 59-6 rout against West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
September 5, 2026
Coach says some players had to sit due to discipline issues.
Central Florida Preparatory School head of school Julia Najera cuts the ribbon Friday, Aug. 28, to celebrate the opening of the Robert A. Flanders Athletic and Performing Arts Center. The 24,000-square-foot facility includes a gymnasium, classrooms and space for athletic, academic and performing arts programs.
Central Florida Prep opens new athletic, performing arts center Teresa Sargeant
September 4, 2026
24,000-square-foot facility marks completion of decades-long vision.
The Apopka Police Department is housed in the Municipal Justice Building in downtown Apopka. APD said it will comply with a state directive requiring local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license-plate readers from rights-of-way along Florida’s state highway system.
Apopka Police Department to comply with state order banning license plate readers Teresa Sargeant
September 4, 2026
FDOT directive requires equipment removed from state-road rights-of-way.
Apopka City Commission members meet July 1 at Apopka City Hall. The commission on Thursday, Sept. 3, adopted the city’s tentative fiscal year 2027 budget and a 4.6761-mill property tax rate. (Photo by Dana O’Connor)
Apopka adopts tentative FY27 budget, property tax increaseTeresa Sargeant
September 3, 2026
Commission restores disputed spending including City Hall renovations
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