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Jake Vest
Featured News
OP-ED: Halloween—what you don’t see can scare you
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 31, 2025
Dozens of students arrived around lunchtime Monday morning to try the simulator in the parking lot next to the Wekiva High School football stadium.
Featured News
Air Force brings simulator to Wekiva High School
Sarah Merly
October 28, 2025
Brick building with multiple windows and columns and works "Apopka City Hall" on the front.
Featured News
Vietnam vet to be honored with ceremonial banner in front of City Hall 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 28, 2025
Group photo at the Halloween Hoops Camp
Featured News
A fun night at the Halloween Hoops Basketball Camp
Vinnie Cammarano
October 27, 2025
Mustangs getting refreshed at the break.
Featured News
Wekiva grabs early lead, falls to Lake Howell
Neal Fisher
October 27, 2025

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Fishin’ is pickin’ up in our area as weather cools
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 23, 2025
Shrimp Rice
Local Living
From the coast to the kitchen: shrimp, squash and pumpkin treats
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 23, 2025
Celebrate Porktoberfest at Sonny's with BBQ pork egg rolls, the loaded BBQ potato and more.
Local Living
Apopka residents vote for top 4 barbecue spots in city
Sarah Merly
October 22, 2025
Jim Keck
Local Living
Cooler weather makes a great day for fishin’
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 16, 2025
Baked pasta dish
Local Living
Warm, comforting, and a touch nostalgic — a taste of Southern comfort
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 16, 2025

Business

Waters CarWash will honor veterans with free car washes on Nov. 11.
Business
Waters CarWash Apopka to offer free car washes for veterans, active-duty military
Sarah Merly
October 24, 2025
Celebrate Porktoberfest at Sonny's with BBQ pork egg rolls, the loaded BBQ potato and more.
Business
Apopka residents vote for top 4 barbecue spots in city
Sarah Merly
October 22, 2025
Mayor Bryan Nelson, Dr. Uriel Pont and other guests cut the ribbon for the new VIPCare location.
Business
VIPcare opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
October 20, 2025
Laurie Williamson and Garfield Williamson took over what was formerly Park Avenue Pizza on July 1.
Business
Paradise Jamaican Restaurant and Pizza opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
October 17, 2025
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

Government & Politics

Sports

Group photo at the Halloween Hoops Camp
Sports
A fun night at the Halloween Hoops Basketball Camp
Vinnie Cammarano
October 27, 2025
Mustangs getting refreshed at the break.
Sports
Wekiva grabs early lead, falls to Lake Howell
Neal Fisher
October 27, 2025
Blue Darters run out of the tunnel for homecoming night
Sports
Apopka shows growth in loss to Madison County
Vinnie Cammarano
October 25, 2025
William Warren in action, finishes first in the tournament
Sports
Wekiva bowling battles in district play
Vinnie Cammarano
October 22, 2025
Apopka Girls Bowling with runner up trophy
Sports
Apopka boys, girls both advance in district bowling tournament
Vinnie Cammarano
October 22, 2025

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Gainesville police sting results in guilty verdict for $7 million fraud caseWill Paten V
November 6, 2025
Brian Oliver hefted the cardboard box and stepped out of his Gainesville condo with a second-story view of Bivens Arm.   He walked down the staircase and out the building’s front door, down…
Florida Board of Governors to review public university efficiency study resultsWill Paten V
November 6, 2025
This week, the Florida Board of Governors will be presented with the results of an efficiency study of the state’s public universities.   The Florida Department of Government Efficiency…
Winn-Dixie buys three Hitchcock’s Markets in Florida-focused expansionWill Paten V
November 6, 2025
Hitchcock’s Markets in Alachua, Keystone Heights and Williston will reopen as Winn-Dixie grocery stores starting in December as part of a Winn-Dixie expansion in Florida.  Earlier this month,…
The Oaks Mall sees traffic increase amid new management and $79M foreclosureWill Paten V
November 6, 2025
Visitor traffic at The Oaks Mall surpassed 2024 levels for June through September as new management works to boost the business following a foreclosure complaint issued by U.S. Bank.  The Oaks Mall owed U.S.…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Halloween—what you don’t see can scare youThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I was not going to decorate this year until I went for a run and was literally stopped in my tracks by a couple of 12-foot-tall,…
Dozens of students arrived around lunchtime Monday morning to try the simulator in the parking lot next to the Wekiva High School football stadium.
Air Force brings simulator to Wekiva High SchoolSarah Merly
October 28, 2025
Four-part simulator welcomed high schoolers Oct. 27
Brick building with multiple windows and columns and works "Apopka City Hall" on the front.
Vietnam vet to be honored with ceremonial banner in front of City Hall The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Forty banners will be displayed across the city to commemorate its veterans, including one ceremonial banner to be placed before Apopka City Hall to honor local veteran Marv Suriff, who served in the Vietnam War.  The ceremonial first banner placement ceremony…
Families, city officials and other community residents celebrate the new all-inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex with an Oct. 24 ribbon cutting.
Families embrace new all-inclusive playground at Northwest Recreation Complex Teresa Sargeant
October 28, 2025
The all-inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex has been well-received by Apopka families, who are enjoying the newest addition to the local community for its…
Group photo at the Halloween Hoops Camp
A fun night at the Halloween Hoops Basketball CampVinnie Cammarano
October 27, 2025
Coach Mark Washington guides the youth for their upcoming seasons.
Mustangs getting refreshed at the break.
Wekiva grabs early lead, falls to Lake HowellNeal Fisher
October 27, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs played a competitive first half of football, but the Lake Howell Silver Hawks pulled away in the final two quarters for a 50-6…
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