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OP-ED: Who says the highway can’t be my way?
The Apopka Chief
February 6, 2026
Captain Jack's Crab House is scheduled to open later this month.
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Entrepreneur brings first-of-its-kind Cajun seafood boil to Apopka 
The Apopka Chief
February 6, 2026
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Police Beat: APD arrests 29 Jan. 25-31 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 6, 2026
West Seminole Council leaders pose for a photo at the council's inaugural meeting on Feb. 2.
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Seminole County Chamber launches Apopka area council
Sarah Merly
February 6, 2026
Melissa Byrd
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OP-ED: Legislators tackle school funding issues
The Apopka Chief
February 6, 2026

Local Living

Rice pudding
Local Living
Easy BBQ, savory grits, and sweet memories in every bite
Nancy Thomas
February 5, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks keep biting despite cold temps
The Apopka Chief
February 5, 2026
Oysters
Local Living
Old favorites and fresh flavors for the family table
Nancy Thomas
January 29, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks still bitin’ no matter how cold it gets
The Apopka Chief
January 29, 2026
Tilapia
Local Living
No-fuss meals with tilapia, lemon chicken, and magic cake
Nancy Thomas
January 20, 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
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
February 6, 2026
Apopka High School will send two teams to a Feb. 24 biomedical challenge.
Business
Apopka High to send 2 teams to OCPS Biomedical Challenge 
Sarah Merly
January 21, 2026
Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
Business
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
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
December 17, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Makayla Bell locked onto a Hawk in the first quarter
Sports
Wekiva girls suffocate Lake Minneola in district semifinal 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 5, 2026
Jasen Francillon muscles through two defenders for the basket
Sports
Wekiva boys blow out Lake Minneola by 42 points
Vinnie Cammarano
February 4, 2026
Coach Brittany Hardy draws up a plan for the girls during the fourth quarter
Sports
Apopka girls upset Lake Brantley in district playoff 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 3, 2026
Elijah Jean wins the Wolfpack Tournament
Sports
Wekiva wrestler wins gold in Wolfpack tournament 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 3, 2026
Senior Blue Darters and coaches postgame
Sports
Apopka boys erupt for season high 79 points on senior night
Vinnie Cammarano
January 29, 2026

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Jake Vest
OP-ED: Who says the highway can’t be my way?The Apopka Chief
February 6, 2026
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson has been charged with driving 104 miles per hour in a 65 miles per hour zone on State Road 429. That is almost beyond belief.
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Police Beat: APD arrests 29 Jan. 25-31 The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from January 25-31, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,492 calls for service, responded to 28 crashes, issued 69 citations, and made 29 arrests.
West Seminole Council leaders pose for a photo at the council's inaugural meeting on Feb. 2.
Seminole County Chamber launches Apopka area councilSarah Merly
February 6, 2026
The West Seminole Council held its inaugural meeting Feb. 2
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Legislators tackle school funding issuesThe Apopka Chief
February 6, 2026
One of the key parts of being a school board member is to help advocate in Tallahassee for legislation that improves the education we provide. That’s because so…
The parcel at 1819 Armando Borjas Jr. Way where Freshfield Farms wants to build its third location.
Apopka City Council approves Freshfields Farm development plan Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
Specialty food market to occupy lot near Walmart and Sam’s Club.
Commissioner Diane Velazquez motioned to reconsider a resolution that allows advancing up to $5,000 per case to elected officials facing civil or administrative proceedings related to their role in office.
Velazquez seeks to overturn advance legal fees policyTeresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
Anderson alleges ‘hate group’ influence is behind motion
Rice pudding
Easy BBQ, savory grits, and sweet memories in every biteNancy Thomas
February 5, 2026
Bob Warden says his recipe for BBQ Beef Tips in his book “Great Food Fast,” is about as simple as barbecue gets! With such tender cuts of beef…
Jim Keck
Specks keep biting despite cold tempsThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2026
I hope all y'all enjoyed the latest Arctic blast we had. Good gracious, it was cold! They said that it was the coldest few days that we’ve had in 10 years.…
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: Return of the Jedi—making your voice heardThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2026
In this final Star Wars-themed column on property tax, I want to share how to make your voice heard regarding the property tax proposals that will ultimately be placed on the ballot in…
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