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Police Beat: APD issues 130 citations April 5-11
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 15, 2026
Jake Vest
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OP-ED: Accepting change is just not my style
The Apopka Chief
Jake Vest
April 15, 2026
From left to right: Foliage Sertoma Club President Eric Mock, Coach Michael MacWithey and Mayor Bryan Nelson pose at the April 2025 awards dinner. Sertoma Service to Mankind honoree coach and professor Michael MacWithey received the honor for creating the Apopka High School girls softball program and the award-winning robotics team curriculum. The award dollars set up a hall of fame wall for the softball program.
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Sertoma Club announces 11 Service to Mankind honorees
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 15, 2026
Wekiva Mustangs stand for the flag in their strike out stigma uniforms
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Wekiva softball hosts Strike Out Stigma
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 15, 2026
Nick Nesta shares a speech after receiving the results at his Hilton Garden Inn watch party.
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Nesta dominates Apopka mayoral runoff amid strong turnout
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
April 14, 2026

Local Living

Taco Tuesday
Local Living
Taco Tuesday and beyond: cheesy, savory and sweet
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
April 15, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers on the beds, and the bass are biting
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 14, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers bite big in Lake Kissimmee
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 9, 2026
Chicken and dumplings
Local Living
Dumplings, casserole and a table full of comfort
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
April 9, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Fish continue to bite, despite lack of rain
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 3, 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

Wekiva Mustangs stand for the flag in their strike out stigma uniforms
Sports
Wekiva softball hosts Strike Out Stigma
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 15, 2026
Seniors pose together across the pitchers circle for senior night
Sports
Apopka softball extends win streak on fairy tale senior night
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 11, 2026
Wekiva Mustang seniors, coaches, and families group up for senior nightWekiva Mustang seniors, coaches, and families group up for senior night
Sports
Wekiva baseball honors the 2026 senior class
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 11, 2026
Apopka players posed for a group picture with the remaining Little Leaguers after the game.
Sports
PHOTOS: Apopka Blue Darters win on Little League Night
The Apopka Chief
JC Derrick
April 10, 2026
Collin Van Fleet applies the tag at home plate off the throw from right fielder JD Edge to stop the game winning run
Sports
Apopka falls in extra-inning thriller to The First Academy 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 9, 2026

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Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday and beyond: cheesy, savory and sweetNancy Thomas
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April 15, 2026
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For the perfect comfort food to cover your next Taco Tuesday or just about any day of the week, we have a hearty Tex-Mex taco lasagna that is cheesy, delicious, and perfect for a crowd. Besides being flavorful for days, it is also a great way to stretch…
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Police Beat: APD issues 130 citations April 5-11The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 15, 2026
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In the period from April 5-11, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,548 calls for service, responded to 35 crashes, issued 130citations, and made 27 arrests.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Accepting change is just not my styleThe Apopka Chief
Jake Vest
April 15, 2026
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I am not sure what can be done to a shirttail to improve its ability to not be stuffed into britches, but there’s a market for it. Should you happen…
From left to right: Foliage Sertoma Club President Eric Mock, Coach Michael MacWithey and Mayor Bryan Nelson pose at the April 2025 awards dinner. Sertoma Service to Mankind honoree coach and professor Michael MacWithey received the honor for creating the Apopka High School girls softball program and the award-winning robotics team curriculum. The award dollars set up a hall of fame wall for the softball program.
Sertoma Club announces 11 Service to Mankind honoreesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 15, 2026
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Honorees to be recognized at April 28 dinner
Wekiva Mustangs stand for the flag in their strike out stigma uniforms
Wekiva softball hosts Strike Out StigmaVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 15, 2026
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Wekiva softball took the field Thursday night for more than just another game.  The Mustangs hosted their annual Strike Out Stigma game against Dr. Phillips, an…
Nick Nesta shares a speech after receiving the results at his Hilton Garden Inn watch party.
Nesta dominates Apopka mayoral runoff amid strong turnoutSarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
April 14, 2026
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Nesta beats Moore by 24 points
Jim Keck
Shellcrackers on the beds, and the bass are bitingThe Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 14, 2026
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I hope everyone is enjoyin’ this great weather we’ve been havin’… nice and cool in the mornin’ and then gettin’ up in the 80s durin’ the day! Those cool breezes in the heat of…
Camp Thunderbird offers guests several activities, including bowling on the basketball court.
Camp Thunderbird provides outdoor fun for special needs communitySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 14, 2026
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Camper’s mother and camp director share their stories
Melissa Byrd
School board member Melissa Byrd receives Distinguished Leader AwardSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 14, 2026
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Byrd to be recognized at June conference
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
CRA to consider program updates, land purchase at Wednesday meeting Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 13, 2026
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Discussion follows report showing limited participation in some assistance programs.
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