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Apopka police and a licensed trapper work together to capture what Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission call a 'nuisance alligator.' 
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Apopka police, trapper relocate alligator near Yothers Road 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 1, 2026
Hannah Allen (left) and Jessica Griggs (right) were named this year's spotlight artists for the Apopka Art & Foliage Festival.
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Apopka Art & Foliage Festival announces spotlight artists
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 1, 2026
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Police Beat: APD issues 104 citations March 22-28
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 1, 2026
Celebrate Jesus Christ's death and resurrection with the Apopka community this weekend.
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Apopka celebrates Holy Week 2026
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 31, 2026
Hop into spring this Saturday!
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Area Easter events to usher in spring this Saturday
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 31, 2026

Local Living

Potatoes
Local Living
Spicy Creole, skillet potatoes and a sweet finish
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
March 26, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Full moon next week will kick off the spawning season
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
March 26, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
New moon means great fishing
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
March 18, 2026
Peanut brittle
Local Living
A southern spread from crock pot to candy dish
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
March 18, 2026
Corned beef
Local Living
A St. Patrick’s Day table with corned beef and more
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
March 11, 2026

Business

Captain Jack's Crab House is scheduled to open later this month.
Business
Entrepreneur brings first-of-its-kind Cajun seafood boil to Apopka 
The Apopka Chief
Pedro Rodriguez
February 6, 2026
West Seminole Council leaders pose for a photo at the council's inaugural meeting on Feb. 2.
Business
Seminole County Chamber launches Apopka area council
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 6, 2026
Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
Business
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
The Apopka Chief Newspaper
December 31, 2025
Apopka's first food hall, Hall's on Fifth, opened with a May 14 soft opening at 15 E. Fifth St., in the building of the former Hall's Feed Store.
Business
Crave BBQ to open at Hall’s on Fifth
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon at O2B Kids' ribbon-cutting ceremony in the playground.
Business
O2B Kids to open Apopka location Jan. 5
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Elzie Robinson (11) and Ian Cottman (15) meet a Hornet at the net to block the kill attempt
Sports
Apopka volleyball fights through four sets with Bishop Moore 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 31, 2026
Mia Aeschilman delivers a strike against Lake Mary
Sports
Apopka beats Lake Mary ahead of Metro West Final
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 30, 2026
Makenzy McIntosh sprints through home plate on her inside the park homerun
Sports
Wekiva softball stays positive through tough season
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 28, 2026
Brady Reinert drives a ball into the outfield to score Jaden Graham from third
Sports
Wekiva baseball mercies Liberty
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 28, 2026
Apopka Blue Darters Class of 2026 pose with their families for a group photo
Sports
Apopka baseball grabs 4-game win streak on senior night
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 26, 2026

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Apopka police and a licensed trapper work together to capture what Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission call a 'nuisance alligator.' 
Apopka police, trapper relocate alligator near Yothers Road Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 1, 2026
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Creature considered a nuisance alligator per FWC.
Hannah Allen (left) and Jessica Griggs (right) were named this year's spotlight artists for the Apopka Art & Foliage Festival.
Apopka Art & Foliage Festival announces spotlight artistsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 1, 2026
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Hannah Allen and Jessica Griggs receive this year’s titles
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Police Beat: APD issues 104 citations March 22-28The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 1, 2026
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In the period from March 22-28, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,606 calls for service, responded to 36 crashes, issued 104 citations, and made 21 arrests.
Celebrate Jesus Christ's death and resurrection with the Apopka community this weekend.
Apopka celebrates Holy Week 2026Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 31, 2026
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City churches host Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday services
Hop into spring this Saturday!
Area Easter events to usher in spring this SaturdaySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 31, 2026
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Celebrations include animal encounters, egg hunts
Elzie Robinson (11) and Ian Cottman (15) meet a Hornet at the net to block the kill attempt
Apopka volleyball fights through four sets with Bishop Moore Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 31, 2026
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Apopka went toe-to-toe with Bishop Moore on Monday night, but a handful of late errors proved costly in a four-set loss.  The Blue Darters (4-8) opened strong and pushed the Hornets (12-5) to the…
Christine Moore (R) speaks with someone at March 18 Apopka City Commission meeting as Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez (L) watches. 
Five former Orange County commissioners back Moore for Apopka mayor Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 31, 2026
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Endorsers cite collaboration, experience as runoff approaches.
Jacarra Mallard (left) and Jodie Foster (right) sit outside Goodwill Apopka.
Goodwill expands work transition program to ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 30, 2026
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Program graduate Jacarra Mallard shares her journey
Mia Aeschilman delivers a strike against Lake Mary
Apopka beats Lake Mary ahead of Metro West FinalVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 30, 2026
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Coming off an explosive night at the plate, Apopka softball found a different way to win Friday.  Less than 24 hours after a 17-hit performance in an 8-2…
Makenzy McIntosh sprints through home plate on her inside the park homerun
Wekiva softball stays positive through tough seasonVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 28, 2026
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The Wekiva Mustangs softball and baseball teams played simultaneous games on Thursday night.   The softball team celebrated teacher's appreciation night, where the players were able to salute their teachers and pick one as their guest of honor for…
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