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Othellus Swift, the 2026 Pillar of the Community Award recipient, rides in the June 20 Apopka Juneteenth Parade. Organizers recognized Swift for his longstanding service to the community.
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Apopka marks Juneteenth with parade, community festival 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 25, 2026
Mayor Nick Nesta
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OP-ED: Apopka enters new era of communication, accountability
The Apopka Chief
Nick Nesta
June 25, 2026
Donations from last year's food drive included pasta, stuffing and vegetables.
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Goodwill, WFTV host summer food drive through July 11
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 24, 2026
Eric Nichols dribbles at the wing as he looks for an open man in front of coach Lubin.
Featured News
Wekiva Basketball shows out at Buffalo Team Camp 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 24, 2026
Christopher Alexander Delgado was arrested in February for allegedly running a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
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Apopka man pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme charges
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 24, 2026


Local Living

Ice cream
Local Living
Everybody’s favorite for summer: peach ice cream
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
June 23, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Lakes and rivers low at start of summer
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
June 23, 2026
Baked beans
Local Living
Hooray for Dad… six out of ten adult men in the USA are fathers
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
June 18, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
For a variety of fish, cast off the seawall
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
June 18, 2026
Stuffed peppers
Local Living
Recipes to make your soul sing
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
June 12, 2026


Business

A jury trial has been scheduled for February 2028 in a lawsuit that Just Like Momma’s (pictured) restaurant owner Valerie Sparkman filed against the city, alleging a code enforcement violation.  
Business
Trial for restaurant lawsuit set for February 2028  
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 8, 2026
Business
Business community celebrates ‘Women in Leadership’ with event 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 6, 2026
The Bloom Lounge opened with a ribbon-cutting event that drew about 600 people at its new location, the Wekiva Riverwalk, on Sunday, building on the legacy of the Apopka Florist, which had operated on Main Street for about 50 years.
Business
Bloom Lounge opens with ribbon cutting, block party 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (center) cuts the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange during a ceremony April 23 at the mixed-use development on Ocoee-Apopka Road and West Keene Road. Developers and business leaders joined the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce for the event.
Business
Lake Carter Exchange opens with mix of retail, medical uses in Apopka 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 24, 2026
The Parkinson's Initiative includes group exercise sessions that aim to improve movement.
Business
AdventHealth University to launch Parkinson’s program in Apopka
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 20, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Eric Nichols dribbles at the wing as he looks for an open man in front of coach Lubin.
Sports
Wekiva Basketball shows out at Buffalo Team Camp 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 24, 2026
Jordan Childs steps through the mound and winds back a pitch.
Sports
Apopka Major All-Stars fight through finish in final game
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 23, 2026
Wekiva basketball and flag football athletes sign their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level
Sports
Wekiva’s 2025-26 sports year is one to remember 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 18, 2026
Austin Furgala watches the outfielder chase the ball while he rounds second base in the second inning.
Sports
Little Leaguers close summer with hit parade
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 18, 2026
Kai Goodling puts the ball on the money for Jakyvion Kemp up the sideline.
Sports
Apopka’s passing game shows growth in 7-on-7s at DeLand
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 18, 2026

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Othellus Swift, the 2026 Pillar of the Community Award recipient, rides in the June 20 Apopka Juneteenth Parade. Organizers recognized Swift for his longstanding service to the community.
Apopka marks Juneteenth with parade, community festival Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 25, 2026
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Othellus Swift receives 2026 Pillar of the Community Award.
Mayor Nick Nesta
OP-ED: Apopka enters new era of communication, accountabilityThe Apopka Chief
Nick Nesta
June 25, 2026
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Government works best when citizens are informed. Too often, people only hear about city government when there is a problem or controversy. My administration is committed to…
Donations from last year's food drive included pasta, stuffing and vegetables.
Goodwill, WFTV host summer food drive through July 11The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 24, 2026
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Donations to benefit two area nonprofits
Eric Nichols dribbles at the wing as he looks for an open man in front of coach Lubin.
Wekiva Basketball shows out at Buffalo Team Camp Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 24, 2026
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Mustangs reach semifinals, finish weekend 6-1.
Christopher Alexander Delgado was arrested in February for allegedly running a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
Apopka man pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme chargesSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 24, 2026
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Christopher Delgado’s plea agreement was filed Tuesday
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Being educated vs. figuring things outThe Apopka Chief
Jake Vest
June 24, 2026
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Can you be sued for negligence for doing something right? Silly question. Of course you can. From the ads I see on TV, the courtroom is sort of a great big…
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Police Beat: APD issues 75 citations June 14-20The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 24, 2026
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In the period from June 14-20, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,657 calls for service, responded to 33 crashes, issued 75 citations, and made 21 arrests.
Participants take part in the Duran: 2650 Hero Workout during last year's event at Northwest Recreation Complex in Apopka. The annual workout will take place July 11, also at the Northwest Recreation Complex. 
Hero workout to honor fallen firefighter returns to Apopka The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 24, 2026
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‘Duran: 2650’ event will support first responder training, mentorship programs.
Jail cell door
Apopka resident sentenced to 27 months in federal prisonSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 23, 2026
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Xin Liu attempted to pick up over $95,000
Ice cream
Everybody’s favorite for summer: peach ice creamNancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
June 23, 2026
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With peaches being in season, and we, always being in the mood for ice cream, have a wonderful recipe for ice cream from Neat and Sweet Farms in Lakeland. They are kind enough to share…
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