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Mark Creaser and Joe Golden visit the World War II Memorial.
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APD sergeant escorts Vietnam War veteran in Honor Flight
Sarah Merly
April 29, 2026
Taylor Smith blisters a ball into the outfield to score Shylah Pino
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Apopka shuts out Seminole to advance to district championship
Vinnie Cammarano
April 29, 2026
Conceptual design of the proposed Marriott-branded hotel proposed for the Floridian Town Center, as seen in plans submitted to the city. 
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Marriott hotel proposed for Floridian Town Center advances 
Teresa Sargeant
April 29, 2026
Jake Vest
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OP-ED: What if kids got what they deserved on Awards Day?
The Apopka Chief
April 29, 2026
The new Apopka City Commission poses with first responders at the April 28 oath of office ceremony. From left to right: Commissioner Yesenia Baron, Commissioner Nadia Anderson, Mayor Nick Nesta, Commissioner Sam Ruth, Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez, Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez and Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry.
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Apopka swears in new mayor, commissioners before hundreds 
Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Let’s go fishing and enjoy this Chamber of Commerce weather
The Apopka Chief
April 24, 2026
Shrimp scampi
Local Living
Homestyle favorites from scampi to sunshine pie
Nancy Thomas
April 22, 2026
Taco Tuesday
Local Living
Taco Tuesday and beyond: cheesy, savory and sweet
Nancy Thomas
April 15, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers on the beds, and the bass are biting
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers bite big in Lake Kissimmee
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 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
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
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
December 17, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Taylor Smith blisters a ball into the outfield to score Shylah Pino
Sports
Apopka shuts out Seminole to advance to district championship
Vinnie Cammarano
April 29, 2026
SrA Pacience Powell, Cadet 2nd LT William Warren, Major Emily Garcia, and Major Tarin Griffith stand at mid court presenting the nations colors during the National Anthem of Game 3 of the playoffs, Magic vs Pistons in the Kia Center
Sports
Wekiva students shine at Kia Center 
Vinnie Cammarano
April 27, 2026
Caden McGatha, Giovanni Lubin, and Nathan White work in a collective effort to block a kill attempt early in the game
Sports
Apopka volleyball falls to West Orange in district championship
Vinnie Cammarano
April 25, 2026
Blue Darters get hyped up after Cade McGatha's serve pins the surface late in the fifth and final set
Sports
Apopka wins 5-set thriller to advance to district championship
Vinnie Cammarano
April 23, 2026
Tamea Foster glides through the air and places third in the girls long jump
Sports
Wekiva shines at district track meet
Vinnie Cammarano
April 22, 2026

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Mark Creaser and Joe Golden visit the World War II Memorial.
APD sergeant escorts Vietnam War veteran in Honor FlightSarah Merly
April 29, 2026
60 veterans explored Washington, D.C. for the day
Taylor Smith blisters a ball into the outfield to score Shylah Pino
Apopka shuts out Seminole to advance to district championshipVinnie Cammarano
April 29, 2026
Aeschilman complete game, Smith grand slam lead Darters
Conceptual design of the proposed Marriott-branded hotel proposed for the Floridian Town Center, as seen in plans submitted to the city. 
Marriott hotel proposed for Floridian Town Center advances Teresa Sargeant
April 29, 2026
137-room project could head toward public hearings.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: What if kids got what they deserved on Awards Day?The Apopka Chief
April 29, 2026
Another school year is about to be put into the books, which means it is just about time for Awards Day.
The new Apopka City Commission poses with first responders at the April 28 oath of office ceremony. From left to right: Commissioner Yesenia Baron, Commissioner Nadia Anderson, Mayor Nick Nesta, Commissioner Sam Ruth, Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez, Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez and Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry.
Apopka swears in new mayor, commissioners before hundreds Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
Nesta, Ruth, Velazquez, Baron take oaths as city leadership shifts.
Daniel Webster has returned approximately $32 million from federal agencies to his constituents.
Webster announces retirement from CongressSarah Merly
April 28, 2026
Webster's political career spans 47 years
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Schools facing financial crisisThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2026
Right now, our public schools are in a financial crisis that is starting to significantly affect our staff and our students. The common thought is that our budget is bloated…
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Police Beat: APD issues 118 citations April 19-25The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from April 19-25, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,568 calls for service, responded to 38 crashes, issued 118 citations, and made 19 arrests.
Volunteers serve food during a monthly Compassion in Apopka dinner at Just Like Momma’s Restaurant, an outreach effort providing meals and support to residents in need.   
Monthly dinners offer relief, highlight broader homelessness challenges  Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
Outreach draws dozens each month as calls grow for long-term solutions.
SrA Pacience Powell, Cadet 2nd LT William Warren, Major Emily Garcia, and Major Tarin Griffith stand at mid court presenting the nations colors during the National Anthem of Game 3 of the playoffs, Magic vs Pistons in the Kia Center
Wekiva students shine at Kia Center Vinnie Cammarano
April 27, 2026
At center court inside the Kia Center, four Wekiva High School cadets stood perfectly still — locked in position, flags raised — as the National Anthem echoed through…
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