The Apopka Chief

The Apopka Chief The Apopka Chief is a free weekly community newspaper serving the greater Apopka, Florida, area.

The Apopka Chief and The Planter are weekly community newspapers, independently owned and family operated, which have served the greater Apopka area in Central Florida since 1923 and 1965 respectively. The Apopka Chief is available every Friday, and The Planter, every Thursday.

12/10/2025

After years of uncertainty and debate over the future of a defunct golf course, the Rock Springs Ridge homeowners association (HOA) has inked a deal to acquire the land, ensuring it will not be sold to developers.

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The Winn-Dixie grocery store in Errol Plaza is set to close in early March, according to a statement from parent company...
12/10/2025

The Winn-Dixie grocery store in Errol Plaza is set to close in early March, according to a statement from parent company Southeastern Grocers.

“We can confirm the Winn-Dixie grocery store located at 1565 W. Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka will close in early March to convert to ALDI,” said Meredith Hurley, senior director of communications and community for Southeastern Grocers. “The adjacent Winn-Dixie Beer, Wine & Spirits store will remain open.”

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“The city has a dedicated team of true professionals who not only keep Apopka running at top notch efficiency but also g...
12/10/2025

“The city has a dedicated team of true professionals who not only keep Apopka running at top notch efficiency but also give back to our community in many ways,” Mayor Bryan Nelson said in his latest column.

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If you've already dropped off a pair of socks, a box of stuffing, or some other item from the Light the Way Holiday Driv...
12/10/2025

If you've already dropped off a pair of socks, a box of stuffing, or some other item from the Light the Way Holiday Drive wish lists, thank you! We appreciate you! 💝 If you'd like to share the love, share this post.

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12/10/2025

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John H. Bridges Community Center, as part of the Orange County Community Action Division, will donate 400 hams and side ...
12/09/2025

John H. Bridges Community Center, as part of the Orange County Community Action Division, will donate 400 hams and side dishes in a drive-thru giveaway next week.

“Orange County Government and my office partner with the Second Harvest Food Bank to bring holiday cheer and a healthy meal for Apopka’s neediest families,” said District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore, who is serving as the giveaway sponsor.

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12/09/2025

Incumbent Apopka City Commissioner Alexander Smith has filed to campaign for a third term in Seat 1, which former City Commissioner Sam Ruth is seeking to wrestle away from him.

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The Apopka Progressive Seniors Club delivered Christmas joy to 131 Head Start children Tuesday at the John H. Bridges Co...
12/09/2025

The Apopka Progressive Seniors Club delivered Christmas joy to 131 Head Start children Tuesday at the John H. Bridges Community Center.

“The Christmas toy giveaway hosted by the Apopka Progressive Seniors is an annual event that spreads Christmas joy and love to children and their families that are less fortunate,” center supervisor John Latimer Jr. said.

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12/06/2025
12/06/2025

If you missed this tonight’s Christmas Tree Lighting, enjoy it here! Happy holidays everyone and please consider contributing to the Holiday Drive presented by Baptiste Orthodontics & Baptiste Dentistry For Kids >>> Mullinax Ford of Central Florida and Canon Coffee Apopka are open Saturday and have easy access drop off boxes.

Friends and neighbors across the park!
12/05/2025

Friends and neighbors across the park!

12/05/2025

Live and smelling wonderful at tonight’s Xmas Light Up event!

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Serving the Apopka area since 1923 and 1965.

The Apopka Chief and The Planter newspapers are independently-owned and family-operated. The Apopka Chief is a subscription-based publication that is delivered each Friday by U.S. Mail. It features up-to-date editorial content with opinion, lifestyle, and sports pages, as well as classified and legal sections each week.

The Planter is a free publication that is published each Thursday. It features local events, syndicated columns such as Dollars and Sense and Senior News Line, and news and feature stories from The Apopka Chief’s previous edition.

These newspapers are committed to generating comprehensive coverage of news and events as well as effective retail, classified and legal advertising for total community readership, and to deliver a broad distribution area providing results for the advertisers’ investment. Every week with every issue, The Apopka Chief and The Planter help make a difference in the Apopka community. Excellence, accountability, integrity, and service are the tenets upon which The Apopka Chief and The Planter stand. This stand leads to customer satisfaction.