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Melissa Byrd
Featured News
Orange County School Board gets earful on ICE
Teresa Sargeant
August 28, 2025
Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, Willie Montague, Tuan Le and RaShon Young
Featured News
Senate, House seats up for grabs
Sarah Merly
August 28, 2025
Mayor Bryan Nelson
Featured News
OP-ED: Investing in tomorrow’s leaders: The Apopka Youth Council
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 28, 2025
Elyanna Sanchez, Mikayla Rivera, Sarai McFadden, and Avianna Mater after a point.
Featured News
Sanchez serves propel Wekiva volleyball to sweep
Vinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
Madison Sherrer, Brianna Young, and Kiana Napier guarding the net.
Featured News
Freshman powers Timber Creek volleyball past Apopka in straight sets
Vinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025

Local Living

Jenna Brownlee's mural (top) and Ridge Bonnick's mural (bottom) side-by-side
Local Living
Downtown Mural faces plagiarism accusations
Sarah Merly
August 27, 2025
Local Living
From grilled chicken to creamy peach ice cream, homestyle recipes for every craving.
The Apopka Chief
August 22, 2025
Local Living
From Breakfast Casserole To Cherry Torte: Recipes You Can Make All Day
The Apopka Chief
August 15, 2025
The Oreo cheesecake bar at Aunt Gingibread's Bakery
Local Living
Top 5 dessert shops in Apopka
Sarah Merly
August 8, 2025
Local Living
August brings more than football – its National Fishing Month
The Apopka Chief
August 8, 2025

Business

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
The exterior of Jeff's Bagel Run
Business
Jeff’s Bagel Run arrives in Apopka
Sarah Merly
August 20, 2025
The front door of Quest Diagnostics Apopka
Business
Quest Diagnostics Apopka closed until November 3
Sarah Merly
August 19, 2025
A pint of Caribbean rum raisin ice cream in front of the Maters & Taters sign
Business
Maters & Taters brings back Yoder’s ice cream—for now
Sarah Merly
August 15, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Elyanna Sanchez, Mikayla Rivera, Sarai McFadden, and Avianna Mater after a point.
Sports
Sanchez serves propel Wekiva volleyball to sweep
Vinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
Madison Sherrer, Brianna Young, and Kiana Napier guarding the net.
Sports
Freshman powers Timber Creek volleyball past Apopka in straight sets
Vinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
Blue Darters team huddle during the first set break.
Sports
Olympia volleyball sweeps Apopka behind balanced attack
Vinnie Cammarano
August 26, 2025
TJ Frazier blows by defenders for 16 yard punt return.
Sports
Davison, Ocoee blank Blue Darters, 47-0
Vinnie Cammarano
August 23, 2025
Justin Sessler sets to pass Friday night against Edgewood.
Sports
Mistakes doom Wekiva in 65-8 loss to Edgewater
Neal Fisher
August 23, 2025

More News

Melissa Byrd
Orange County School Board gets earful on ICETeresa Sargeant
August 28, 2025
Residents, parents, and students voiced their frustration over what they believed to be the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Apopka High School…
Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, Willie Montague, Tuan Le and RaShon Young
Senate, House seats up for grabsSarah Merly
August 28, 2025
Special election set for Tuesday
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Investing in tomorrow’s leaders: The Apopka Youth CouncilThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 28, 2025
In communities across our nation, the future of civic leadership depends on the opportunities we provide to young people today. Here in Apopka, we are proud to foster…
Elyanna Sanchez, Mikayla Rivera, Sarai McFadden, and Avianna Mater after a point.
Sanchez serves propel Wekiva volleyball to sweepVinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs bounced back from their last game with a statement win Tuesday night, sweeping Colonial in straight sets (25-11, 25-20, 25-15).  Junior outside hitter…
Madison Sherrer, Brianna Young, and Kiana Napier guarding the net.
Freshman powers Timber Creek volleyball past Apopka in straight setsVinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
Apopka came out swinging Tuesday night, but once Timber Creek found its rhythm, the Wolves never looked back. Behind a breakout performance from freshman outside hitter…
Brad Hillmon
AdventHealth Apopka appoints Brad Hillmon as new CEOSarah Merly
August 27, 2025
Hillmon previously served as COO for AdventHealth Orlando
Jenna Brownlee's mural (top) and Ridge Bonnick's mural (bottom) side-by-side
Downtown Mural faces plagiarism accusationsSarah Merly
August 27, 2025
Iowa muralist Jenna Brownlee claims original design
Apopka City Commissioner Alexander H. Smith (L) and Mayor Bryan Nelson (R) speak at a recent meeting.
CRA Board adopts residential façade repair grant programTeresa Sargeant
August 27, 2025
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board unanimously adopted a new residential façade repair grant program designed to help residents afford home improvements by simplifying the application…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Middle schools call for volunteersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 27, 2025
This week, I’d like to wrap up my series on volunteering in our local schools—which is vital to their success.  
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: New sidewalks provide upgrade to Lockhart neighborhoodsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 26, 2025
Many, many individual streets in older subdivisions in Lockhart have received first-time sidewalks during my service on the Orange County Commission. There is no doubt change…