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J.C. Derrick
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OP-ED: What’s next for Apopka?
The Apopka Chief
March 12, 2026
Taylor Smith, Mia Aeschilman, and Ava Millspaugh huddle after an inning
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Apopka softball streak ends against Winter Springs 
Vinnie Cammarano
March 12, 2026
Mustangs and Blue Darters shake hands ahead of their volleyball matchup in Wekiva
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Apopka volleyball flies past Wekiva in 3 sets
Vinnie Cammarano
March 12, 2026
Jake Vest
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OP-ED: Who are you when no one’s watching?
The Apopka Chief
March 12, 2026
Mayor Bryan Nelson
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Nelson drops Apopka residency suit against Moore
The Apopka Chief
March 11, 2026

Local Living

Corned beef
Local Living
A St. Patrick’s Day table with corned beef and more
Nancy Thomas
March 11, 2026
Pork chops
Local Living
Supper starts with pork chops and ends with cake
Nancy Thomas
March 3, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
The fishin’ is great, so let’s go fishin’
The Apopka Chief
March 3, 2026
Meatballs
Local Living
Meatballs for supper, apple cake for dessert
Nancy Thomas
February 26, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Bass and specks begin to spawn
The Apopka Chief
February 26, 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, Mia Aeschilman, and Ava Millspaugh huddle after an inning
Sports
Apopka softball streak ends against Winter Springs 
Vinnie Cammarano
March 12, 2026
Mustangs and Blue Darters shake hands ahead of their volleyball matchup in Wekiva
Sports
Apopka volleyball flies past Wekiva in 3 sets
Vinnie Cammarano
March 12, 2026
Mikayla Wiggins makes a move juking in between three Mustang defenders
Sports
Apopka outlasts Wekiva 12-6 in overtime thriller 
Vinnie Cammarano
March 11, 2026
Holden Pendricks uses a full body torque to rise up and whip in a shot
Sports
Wekiva water polo sweeps Apopka to hoist Tidal Wave Cups 
Vinnie Cammarano
March 11, 2026
Blue Darters meet at the mound in attempt to recover from Windermere's early rally
Sports
Apopka shows resilience in Metro West final loss to Windermere
Vinnie Cammarano
March 10, 2026

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J.C. Derrick
OP-ED: What’s next for Apopka?The Apopka Chief
March 12, 2026
Toward the end of the event, as I stood in the back watching the debate stage, my thoughts turned to the approaching local election. No doubt…
Taylor Smith, Mia Aeschilman, and Ava Millspaugh huddle after an inning
Apopka softball streak ends against Winter Springs Vinnie Cammarano
March 12, 2026
Blue Darters struggle to tame Bears after four-game streak
Mustangs and Blue Darters shake hands ahead of their volleyball matchup in Wekiva
Apopka volleyball flies past Wekiva in 3 setsVinnie Cammarano
March 12, 2026
Blue Darters’ team effort makes quick work of Mustangs
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Who are you when no one’s watching?The Apopka Chief
March 12, 2026
The Teacher of the Year was just selected, which made me both jealous and nostalgic. I was the master of ceremonies at the Lake County awards for many years,…
Mikayla Wiggins makes a move juking in between three Mustang defenders
Apopka outlasts Wekiva 12-6 in overtime thriller Vinnie Cammarano
March 11, 2026
Mikayla Wiggins scores twice to beat Wekiva Mustangs flag football
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Students shine at 2 community eventsThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2026
Last week was a fun week! It’s weeks like this that are why I ran for School Board with a goal of bringing the community together to support the education…
Corned beef
A St. Patrick’s Day table with corned beef and moreNancy Thomas
March 11, 2026
According to Wikipedia, St. Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is now celebrated in more countries than any…
Holden Pendricks uses a full body torque to rise up and whip in a shot
Wekiva water polo sweeps Apopka to hoist Tidal Wave Cups Vinnie Cammarano
March 11, 2026
Avery Megargee, Holden Pedricks shine against Apopka
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