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Featured News
OP-ED: Chief aims to foster good political dialogue
The Apopka Chief
January 2, 2026
UF/IFAS hosts a variety of both in-person and online programs throughout the year.
Featured News
UF/IFAS kicks off 2026 with educational programs
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
January 2, 2026
Ashton Watts previously played at Ocoee and coached at several programs in Central Florida
Featured News
Wekiva welcomes new football coach
Vinnie Cammarano
January 2, 2026
Maters & Taters Market & Creamery closed following owner Jeff Boyer's death.
Featured News
Apopka Museum to acquire Maters sign
Sarah Merly
January 2, 2026
The John H. Bridges Community Center will aid residents in quitting tobacco in January.
Featured News
John Bridges Center to host smoking cessation event Jan. 29
Sarah Merly
January 1, 2026

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

Ashton Watts previously played at Ocoee and coached at several programs in Central Florida
Sports
Wekiva welcomes new football coach
Vinnie Cammarano
January 2, 2026
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

More News

Voting
OP-ED: Chief aims to foster good political dialogueThe Apopka Chief
January 2, 2026
Apopka may not be a sacred temple, but it’s the place we call home — and a mayoral race is upon us. Between now and March 10, The Apopka…
UF/IFAS hosts a variety of both in-person and online programs throughout the year.
UF/IFAS kicks off 2026 with educational programsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Classes include homebuyer workshop, a diabetes prevention program, and more
Ashton Watts previously played at Ocoee and coached at several programs in Central Florida
Wekiva welcomes new football coachVinnie Cammarano
January 2, 2026
Wekiva High School has named Ashton Watts as its new head football coach as the school looks to rebuild its football program in 2026.  Watts steps in with a long…
Maters & Taters Market & Creamery closed following owner Jeff Boyer's death.
Apopka Museum to acquire Maters signSarah Merly
January 2, 2026
Beloved market still up for sale
The John H. Bridges Community Center will aid residents in quitting tobacco in January.
John Bridges Center to host smoking cessation event Jan. 29Sarah Merly
January 1, 2026
Group Quit to discuss Nicotine Replacement Therapy
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,…
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