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Holiday History: New Year’s Day traditionsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Police Beat: APD arrests 33 Dec. 14-Dec. 20The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from December 14-20, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,981 calls for service, responded to 27 crashes, issued 90 citations, and made 33 arrests. Burglaries: 4 vehicles, 0 residences, 2 businesses. No juveniles were charged.
Apopka pageant queen concludes her reignSarah Merly
Be Edwards looks back on her year as Ms. Florida Petite 2025
Apopka Serves Foundation delivers gifts for 150 children in needSarah Merly
Presents given Saturday at Propagate’s Breakfast with Santa
Fifth Street to host third annual New Year’s Eve ball dropSarah Merly
Ball built by Apopka High engineering students
Orange County quietly cancels 24-unit affordable housing projectTeresa Sargeant
Project broke ground in July 2023, but no construction followed.
George ‘Smitty’ Smith running for Apopka City Council Teresa Sargeant
Veteran challenging Velazquez for Seat 2.
Wekiva basketball defends Mustang territory against Apopka Vinnie Cammarano
Mustangs third quarter blowout leads to 56-40 win against rival
OP-ED: Local news matters more than everThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief recently held its first-ever membership event this month in the downtown area. The gathering took place at Soulicious Vegan Kitchen at Hall’s on Fifth, where…
Holiday History: Christmas Eve traditions date back centuriesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
People, cultures have various ways to celebrate the season
