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Jakarri Bellamy spears through the ballcarrier
Featured News
Wekiva football drops 44-0 decision to Evans
Neal Fisher
October 11, 2025
Apopka Senior Night Family Photo
Featured News
Apopka volleyball seniors show dominance on special night
Vinnie Cammarano
October 10, 2025
Muslim Community Center of Apopka
Featured News
Planning Commission to consider special exception for mosque in downtown Apopka
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 10, 2025
Mayor Bryan Nelson
Featured News
OP-ED: Meter-tampering hurts all residents
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 9, 2025
Little Leaguers say "Good Game!"
Featured News
Fall Little League season gets underway
Vinnie Cammarano
October 9, 2025

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Cooler weather ushers in fall fishing
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 10, 2025
Prime rib
Local Living
Chef John’s prime rib, Alice Beth Miner’s Potatoes Del Monico, and more classics
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 8, 2025
Cranberries
Local Living
Cranberries, cheese biscuits, and more—recipes to round out any meal
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks still biting in St. Johns River, Lake Monroe
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025
Gumbo
Local Living
Baked, simmered, fried, and sweetened—recipes for every craving
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 26, 2025

Business

Mayor Bryan Nelson, Dr. Michael Wangia and Morgan Wangia cut the ribbon.
Business
Florida Institute of Dermatology hosts ribbon cutting for Apopka location
Sarah Merly
October 3, 2025
Sonny's BBQ leadership and other guests celebrate Tenison Shirai.
Business
Sonny’s BBQ Apopka celebrates 34th anniversary of VetFran
Sarah Merly
September 9, 2025
Store manager Rod Gardner welcomes Winn-Dixie Apopka's first guest to the birthday bash.
Business
Apopka Winn-Dixie celebrates 100th anniversary
Sarah Merly
September 8, 2025
Brad Hillmon
Business
AdventHealth Apopka appoints Brad Hillmon as new CEO
Sarah Merly
August 27, 2025
Ford officials presented Jerry Mullinax (holding plaque) with a commemorative plaque in recognition of the dealership's 25th anniversary.
Business
Mullinax opens new service department
Sarah Merly
August 26, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Jakarri Bellamy spears through the ballcarrier
Sports
Wekiva football drops 44-0 decision to Evans
Neal Fisher
October 11, 2025
Apopka Senior Night Family Photo
Sports
Apopka volleyball seniors show dominance on special night
Vinnie Cammarano
October 10, 2025
Little Leaguers say "Good Game!"
Sports
Fall Little League season gets underway
Vinnie Cammarano
October 9, 2025
Keira Druck receives her 3 certificates at the 2025 Florida Swimming Awards Banquet
Sports
Apopka swimmer earns national honors
Vinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
Apopka High School's new spring baseball coach Scott Garland
Sports
Apopka’s new baseball coach aims for excellence
Vinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025

More News

Jakarri Bellamy spears through the ballcarrier
Wekiva football drops 44-0 decision to EvansNeal Fisher
October 11, 2025
Injuries, losses mount for young team.
Apopka Senior Night Family Photo
Apopka volleyball seniors show dominance on special nightVinnie Cammarano
October 10, 2025
Blue Darters grab momentum on senior night as they head into districts.
Muslim Community Center of Apopka
Planning Commission to consider special exception for mosque in downtown ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 10, 2025
Next Tuesday, the Apopka Planning Commission will review whether to grant a special exception permit for the construction of a 6,436 sq. ft. mosque in downtown…
Jim Keck
Cooler weather ushers in fall fishingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 10, 2025
Happy October to all, and I hope you’re as excited as I am. I love this time of the year, with the holidays, the time with…
The city utility office on East Fifth Street in Apopka.
Apopka cuts in half number of estimated water billsTeresa Sargeant
October 9, 2025
The city of Apopka has cut in half the number of estimated water bills it is sending out and aims to further cut the number to…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Meter-tampering hurts all residentsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 9, 2025
We have a team effort here at the city to drive the increasing costs of our water, wastewater and reclaimed water by making sure that everyone…
Little Leaguers say "Good Game!"
Fall Little League season gets underwayVinnie Cammarano
October 9, 2025
Opening day of Apopka Little League fall ball brought energy and excitement to the Northwest Recreation Complex on Saturday, where families filled the stands to cheer…
Keira Druck receives her 3 certificates at the 2025 Florida Swimming Awards Banquet
Apopka swimmer earns national honorsVinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
13-year-old freshman ranks among the nation's top distance swimmers
Apopka High School's new spring baseball coach Scott Garland
Apopka’s new baseball coach aims for excellenceVinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
Apopka’s baseball program is bringing in a familiar face. Scott Garland, who is currently helping coach the fall ball team, is stepping into the head coach…
Mustangs celebrate Asheley Touze's big block.
Mustangs volleyball flashes promise against tough opponentsVinnie Cammarano
October 8, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs fought hard but dropped their second straight match Tuesday night, falling to Umatilla (14-11) in a tightly contested 3-1 battle. The Bulldogs edged…