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Commissioner Nick Nesta has resigned from Seat 4, effective Dec. 4, to run for mayor in the 2026 general election.
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Apopka calls special election to fill Nesta’s city council seat
Teresa Sargeant
December 18, 2025
Mayor Bryan Nelson
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OP-ED: Grant program funds remodel
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 18, 2025
Matthew Aungst
Featured News
Aungst suspends campaign for Apopka mayor 
Teresa Sargeant
December 18, 2025
Paulucci Acres, outlined in red, is proposed as a 618-acre property comprised of over 1,000 homes located east of Vick Road and north of Ponkan Road.
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Council delays Paulucci Acres zoning request to January
Teresa Sargeant
December 18, 2025
Adrian Veloquio tries to find space to shoot in the box
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Apopka boys soccer continues surge
Vinnie Cammarano
December 18, 2025

Local Living

Coconut cake
Local Living
From party dips to classic cakes, recipes for every table 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 18, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
The Butler Chain bass are on fire
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 17, 2025
Key lime pie
Local Living
Home-cooked favorites passed along from our readers
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 10, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Cool weather gets the specks to bitin’
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 10, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Anglers report shiners bring in big bass
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 4, 2025

Business

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
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
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
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
December 5, 2025
The opening day team poses inside the restaurant.
Business
Jersey Mike’s opens on Rock Springs Road
Sarah Merly
December 3, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Adrian Veloquio tries to find space to shoot in the box
Sports
Apopka boys soccer continues surge
Vinnie Cammarano
December 18, 2025
Jacques Evariste lights up the crowd with buzzer beating 3
Sports
Apopka boys take down division leader Lake Brantley
Vinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Kenny Dieujuste stuffs the Warrior floater attempt
Sports
Wekiva boys steamroll West Orange after first quarter shutout
Vinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Makayla Bell takes on Mikayla Wiggins
Sports
Wekiva girls basketball rallies past rival Apopka
Vinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Tiny Mite Blue Darters are National Champions
Sports
Apopka Tiny Mites Cheer team wins national title
Vinnie Cammarano
December 11, 2025

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Coconut cake
From party dips to classic cakes, recipes for every table The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
We have the recipe for Buffalo-Chicken Dip from Amanda Thomas-Henke. It really is delicious and a big hit during holidays and sports events.
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Grant program funds remodelThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The city of Apopka was given the opportunity to secure funding from the federal government’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as an entitled entity, no…
Matthew Aungst
Aungst suspends campaign for Apopka mayor Teresa Sargeant
December 18, 2025
Attorney cites risk of ‘splitting reform vote.
Paulucci Acres, outlined in red, is proposed as a 618-acre property comprised of over 1,000 homes located east of Vick Road and north of Ponkan Road.
Council delays Paulucci Acres zoning request to JanuaryTeresa Sargeant
December 18, 2025
Resident with family history in Apopka opposes new development
Adrian Veloquio tries to find space to shoot in the box
Apopka boys soccer continues surgeVinnie Cammarano
December 18, 2025
The Apopka boys soccer team continued its strong midseason surge Tuesday night, rallying from a first-half deficit to defeat Evans 3-1 and further solidify its recent run of…
Jacques Evariste lights up the crowd with buzzer beating 3
Apopka boys take down division leader Lake BrantleyVinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Apopka (7-4) handed Lake Brantley its first road loss of the season Tuesday night, using defensive pressure and steady execution late to secure a 50-42 win over the…
Kenny Dieujuste stuffs the Warrior floater attempt
Wekiva boys steamroll West Orange after first quarter shutoutVinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs walked into West Orange (1-8) and instantly made clear that it would be a long night for the Warriors. Their stifling defense was…
Makayla Bell takes on Mikayla Wiggins
Wekiva girls basketball rallies past rival ApopkaVinnie Cammarano
December 17, 2025
Monday night’s cross-town clash between Apopka (3-8) and Wekiva (5-4) girls basketball teams featured a defensive battle early. The teams traded physical possessions, loose balls and long scoreless stretches before the Mustangs…
Police Beat: APD arrests 24 Dec. 7-Dec. 13The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from December 7-13, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,979 calls for service, responded to 30 crashes, issued 53 citations, and made 24 arrests.
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