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Apopka High School and Dream Lake Elementary received more than $75,000 in donations from Goliath Ventures, a company whose president, Christopher Alexander Delgado of Apopka, faces allegations of operating a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
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Apopka schools may be liable for allegedly fraudulent funds  
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
Apopka High School Super Scholars smile for the camera.
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Apopka, Wekiva high schools announce 2026 Super Scholars
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
May 5, 2026
Melissa Byrd
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OP-ED: OCPS making hard health coverage calls
The Apopka Chief
Melissa Byrd
May 5, 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.
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Bloom Lounge opens with ribbon cutting, block party 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
Lady Mustangs Track and Field poses with Regional trophy
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Wekiva track qualifies for state meet 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 4, 2026

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
The shellcrackers are bedding, and they are biting 
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 30, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Let’s go fishing and enjoy this Chamber of Commerce weather
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 24, 2026
Shrimp scampi
Local Living
Homestyle favorites from scampi to sunshine pie
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
April 22, 2026
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

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

Lady Mustangs Track and Field poses with Regional trophy
Sports
Wekiva track qualifies for state meet 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 4, 2026
Lady Mustangs huddle up after coming in from the field
Sports
Wekiva softball season comes to an end
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 1, 2026
Alezia Hatcher drills a moon shot into center field and over the fence in the district championship against Lake Brantley
Sports
Controversial call dooms Apopka in District Championship
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 30, 2026
Coach Middleton talks about how proud he is of these girls he was able to coach
Sports
6 Wekiva athletes sign college offers
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 30, 2026
Taylor Smith blisters a ball into the outfield to score Shylah Pino
Sports
Apopka shuts out Seminole to advance to district championship
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 29, 2026

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Apopka High School and Dream Lake Elementary received more than $75,000 in donations from Goliath Ventures, a company whose president, Christopher Alexander Delgado of Apopka, faces allegations of operating a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
Apopka schools may be liable for allegedly fraudulent funds  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
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$75K-plus went to Dream Lake Elementary, Apopka High programs.
Apopka High School Super Scholars smile for the camera.
Apopka, Wekiva high schools announce 2026 Super ScholarsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
May 5, 2026
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Area high schools produce 88 Super Scholars this year
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: OCPS making hard health coverage callsThe Apopka Chief
Melissa Byrd
May 5, 2026
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Health insurance costs are out of our control nationwide, and the price of insurance is skyrocketing for everyone. For instance, just last year, insurance companies requested a…
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.
Bloom Lounge opens with ribbon cutting, block party Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
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New site offers expanded concept of floral services, café, creative workspace.
Lady Mustangs Track and Field poses with Regional trophy
Wekiva track qualifies for state meet Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 4, 2026
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Lady Mustangs place second overall in region
Taaliyah Rivers (right) assumes command.
Wekiva AFJROTC changes command, presents 23 awardsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
May 4, 2026
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Taaliyah Rivers assumes command
Attendees gather during Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka’s Achievement Awards ceremony on April 24 at the Eastmonte Park Civic Center in Altamonte Springs, where more than 100 volunteers and community partners were recognized for their contributions to affordable housing efforts. 
Habitat Seminole-Apopka recognizes volunteers advancing housing efforts The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
May 1, 2026
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Awards highlight contributions supporting affordable homeownership.
2nd place, 3D art: “Sorrow” by Beatriz Navarro, Apopka High School, grade 12, teacher — Theresa Ryan
Apopka Art and Foliage Festival proceeds fund scholarships, local nonprofits Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 1, 2026
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Event channels weekend turnout into year-round community support.
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: Special session tackles redistrictingThe Apopka Chief
Doug Bankson
May 1, 2026
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At the time of the publication of this article, the Florida Legislature will have completed its first Special Session for 2026. Legislators convened starting Tuesday to discuss Gov. RonDeSantis’ draft (released…
Lady Mustangs huddle up after coming in from the field
Wekiva softball season comes to an endVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 1, 2026
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Lady Mustangs mercy Jones but lose in district semifinal
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