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The Apopka Chief Newsletter: October 10 Edition
Sarah Merly
October 10, 2025
Welcome to the Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!
Here at the Chief, we’re preparing to launch a new series in the paper dedicated to the unsung heroes of Apopka. From the ones who pick up the trash from your driveway to elementary school crossing guards, we believe everyone has a story—and we’d love to find people from each sector of the community to feature!
More details will be coming soon, but if you have any nominations, please reach out directly to Sarah Merly at [email protected]. And if you want to support your trusted local news outlet—and get fun perks along the way—please consider joining our membership program.
Thank you for reading. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Front Page
Apopka celebrates centennial anniversary of City Hall
From left to right: Commissioner Alexander H. Smith, Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez, Commissioner Nick Nesta, Commissioner Nadia Anderson and Mayor Bryan Nelson celebrate the centennial anniversary of City Hall on Friday, Oct. 3. After Nelson read a proclamation detailing the building’s history, the Apopka City Council unveiled a commemorative plaque to the left of the entryway. It reads: “Dedicated in 1925 as Apopka High School | Converted to Apopka City Hall in 1966.” | Courtesy of City of Apopka
Front Page News:
Nelson headed to Tallahassee to talk SB 180 by Teresa Sargeant
Anderson denounces stalking, harassment aimed at her family by Teresa Sargeant
Three Odd Guys Brewing to close Oct. 31 by Sarah Merly
Lifestyle
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Apopka High School’s new baseball coach Scott Garland has deep ties to the community. | Photo by Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka volleyball snags 2 wins in single night by Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka swimmer earns national honors by Vinnie Cammarano
Gilbert puts Mariners on cusp of ALCS by J.C. Derrick
Mustangs volleyball flashes promise against tough opponents by Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka Little League kicks off fall ball by Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka Fact of the Week:
“Zellwood Station is located on the former 837-acre estate of Harry S. Paul, inventor of the crescent wrench. His winter home is the centerpiece of the present community, however, no station building can be found there. The developer was unable to carry out his original plan to move the old railroad station onto the grounds allegedly because of government regulations. The town of Zellwood was named for a Philadelphian, T. Elwood Zell, who came to the area in 1875-1876 and built a winter home on Lake Maggiore.”
-Treasures and Pleasures Cookbook, p. 59
