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New Year's resolutions
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OP-ED: Be all that you can be — or at least some of it
The Apopka Chief
January 1, 2026
This year, Apopka witnessed the swearing in of its first female police chief, efforts in flood mitigation, Wekiva High School beginning its community school transformation, and the opening of several new amenities.
Featured News
Leadership changes, controversies top 2025 news
Teresa Sargeant
December 31, 2025
Zee Davis fits a pass to Alex Congdon through contact
Featured News
Apopka boys crush Creekside after the holiday break 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 31, 2025
police beat logo
Featured News
Police Beat: APD arrests 31 Dec. 21-27
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 31, 2025
Children paddle in the 2025 regatta.
Featured News
Annual Cardboard Canoe Regatta to return Jan. 17
Sarah Merly
December 31, 2025

Local Living

Carrot cake
Local Living
For celebrations and family tables, seafood favorites and classic bakes
Nancy Thomas
December 31, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks on fire heading into the new year
The Apopka Chief
December 31, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Anglers say colored jigs pull in specks aplenty
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 24, 2025
Eggnog
Local Living
Slow-cooked comfort and classic holiday sips
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 24, 2025
Coconut cake
Local Living
From party dips to classic cakes, recipes for every table 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 18, 2025

Business

Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
Business
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
December 31, 2025
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

Government & Politics

Sports

Zee Davis fits a pass to Alex Congdon through contact
Sports
Apopka boys crush Creekside after the holiday break 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 31, 2025
Jasmine Pooler hits the pullup jumper
Sports
Wekiva girls basketball ends 2025 with a bang 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 31, 2025
Apopka girls huddle at halftime
Sports
Apopka girls soccer take 3-game win streak into new year 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 24, 2025
Harold Jimenez-Hernandez eyes the goalie as he moves up the pitch.
Sports
Wekiva boys soccer continues historic season 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 24, 2025
Elijah Jean pins Marcus Young
Sports
Wekiva, Apopka collide in Mustang Stampede wrestling tournament 
Vinnie Cammarano
December 23, 2025

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New Year's resolutions
OP-ED: Be all that you can be — or at least some of itThe Apopka Chief
January 1, 2026
When I was much younger, New Year’s resolutions were almost as common as Christmas cards. People made lists: “I’m going to quit drinking, cut down on coffee, lose 25 pounds, lower my golf…
This year, Apopka witnessed the swearing in of its first female police chief, efforts in flood mitigation, Wekiva High School beginning its community school transformation, and the opening of several new amenities.
Leadership changes, controversies top 2025 newsTeresa Sargeant
December 31, 2025
Wekiva designation, increasing amenities also make list
Zee Davis fits a pass to Alex Congdon through contact
Apopka boys crush Creekside after the holiday break Vinnie Cammarano
December 31, 2025
Zee Davis returns from injury, leads Darters to 68-47 victory
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Police Beat: APD arrests 31 Dec. 21-27The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from December 21-27, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,868 calls for service, responded to 28crashes, issued 138 citations, and made 31 arrests.
Carrot cake
For celebrations and family tables, seafood favorites and classic bakesNancy Thomas
December 31, 2025
Well, for New Year’s celebrations, we have a couple of seafood recipes for you. Seafood is so lovely when it is fresh… tasty and full-flavored. Seafood is very good for you,…
Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
December 31, 2025
By Dr. Andre Baptiste, Baptiste Orthodontics and Baptiste Dentistry for Kids We all know that December is an expensive month. Between holiday travel, gifts, school events,…
Jim Keck
Specks on fire heading into the new yearThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2025
Right now, the speck fishin’ is on fire, if you know where to go.  I saw a post this past week that a group of anglers went fishin’ out of Highland Park Fish Camp.
Children paddle in the 2025 regatta.
Annual Cardboard Canoe Regatta to return Jan. 17Sarah Merly
December 31, 2025
Prizes include Race Winner, Crowd Favorite, Most Spectacular Sinking
Jasmine Pooler hits the pullup jumper
Wekiva girls basketball ends 2025 with a bang Vinnie Cammarano
December 31, 2025
Shorthanded Mustangs rally past Lake Howell 67-58
LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young celebrate their election with Tiffany Moore Russell on Sept. 2.
Bracy Davis to host record sealing and expungement workshop Jan. 7Sarah Merly
December 30, 2025
Workshop aimed toward those with criminal records
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