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Coach Tino and Lorelei Mojzisek high five
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Apopka soccer coach pursues next career step
Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026
(From L to R) Foliage Sertoma Club Board Chair Lorena Potter (L), Sertoma member Alexander H. Smith, and Club President Eric Mock. The club honors Smith as Sertoman of the Year at the club’s Tuesday membership luncheon at the Back Room Steakhouse.
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Club honors Alexander H. Smith as Sertoman of the Year  
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 3, 2026
Coach Scott Williams in a pregame huddle
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Sam Alexis lends his name to Apopka’s youth hoops camp 
Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026
Orange County Public Schools held its 2026 State of the Schools address on Tuesday at Edgewater High School, where district leaders discussed enrollment trends, funding challenges and academic performance.
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Address highlights OCPS adaption amid challenges 
Teresa Sargeant
June 3, 2026
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Police Beat: APD responds to 39 crashes May 24-30
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 2, 2026


Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Bass fishin’ after shellcracker season
The Apopka Chief
June 3, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Bass schooling like crazy as temperatures warm
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2026
Iced tea
Local Living
Southern classics and global flavors to explore
Nancy Thomas
May 27, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament nets winners $10K
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2026
Tacos
Local Living
Easy Memorial Day recipes you won’t forget
Nancy Thomas
May 19, 2026


Business

A jury trial has been scheduled for February 2028 in a lawsuit that Just Like Momma’s (pictured) restaurant owner Valerie Sparkman filed against the city, alleging a code enforcement violation.  
Business
Trial for restaurant lawsuit set for February 2028  
Teresa Sargeant
May 8, 2026
Business
Business community celebrates ‘Women in Leadership’ with event 
Teresa Sargeant
May 6, 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.
Business
Bloom Lounge opens with ribbon cutting, block party 
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (center) cuts the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange during a ceremony April 23 at the mixed-use development on Ocoee-Apopka Road and West Keene Road. Developers and business leaders joined the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce for the event.
Business
Lake Carter Exchange opens with mix of retail, medical uses in Apopka 
Teresa Sargeant
April 24, 2026
The Parkinson's Initiative includes group exercise sessions that aim to improve movement.
Business
AdventHealth University to launch Parkinson’s program in Apopka
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 20, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Coach Tino and Lorelei Mojzisek high five
Sports
Apopka soccer coach pursues next career step
Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026
Coach Scott Williams in a pregame huddle
Sports
Sam Alexis lends his name to Apopka’s youth hoops camp 
Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026
Coach and Club owner Carlos Longa trains the futures program through a dribble drill.
Sports
‘Train Like a Lion’: Longa Academy building champions in Central Florida 
Vinnie Cammarano
May 28, 2026
John Peery at one of Apopka football's State Championship games with broadcaster Joe Ferraro and Apopka PA Announcer Steven Schwarze.
Sports
‘JP’ to receive Vanguard Award from Apopka Sports Hall of Fame
Vinnie Cammarano
May 28, 2026
2026 Apopka Blue Darters softball team at the annual awards banquet.
Sports
One last night together for Apopka softball’s standout seniors
Vinnie Cammarano
May 28, 2026

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June 3, 2026
Hello Folks,  It was really nice to finally get some rain, and I don’t wanna seem ungrateful, but I sure do wish we’d get some more!  I hope…
Coach Scott Williams in a pregame huddle
Sam Alexis lends his name to Apopka’s youth hoops camp Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026
The 2022 grad is sponsoring the annual camp Scott Williams runs for kids ages 8 to 13.
Orange County Public Schools held its 2026 State of the Schools address on Tuesday at Edgewater High School, where district leaders discussed enrollment trends, funding challenges and academic performance.
Address highlights OCPS adaption amid challenges Teresa Sargeant
June 3, 2026
District cites enrollment declines, funding pressures and tax uncertainty.
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Police Beat: APD responds to 39 crashes May 24-30The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
If a law enforcement agency charges you with a crime and this news outlet reports that information, please notify us within 90 days if the charge is dropped or if…
This site plan shows Paulucci Acres Pod 1A/B and 4, a proposed 502-home subdivision east of Vick Road and south of West Ponkan Road. The project is part of the larger Paulucci Acres development and is scheduled for review by the Apopka Development Review Committee on June 3.
DRC to review 502-lot Paulucci phase, 363-unit apartment project Teresa Sargeant
June 1, 2026
City approved overall Paulucci development for 1K+ homes.
Eagle Scout candidate Charles Phelps (left) receives a certificate of appreciation from Chad Creech (center), board chair of the Apopka Serves Foundation, and Maribel Brinkle (right), president of the Apopka Historical Society, during Saturday's flagpole dedication ceremony at the Apopka Museum. Phelps led the service project that installed the museum's new flagpole.
Eagle Scout candidate dedicates new flagpole at Apopka Museum Teresa Sargeant
June 1, 2026
Two-year Scout project culminates in Saturday ceremony at Apopka Museum.
Build your imagination at Lowe's and Home Depot before school starts.
Family summer break activities on tap around Apopka Sarah Merly
May 29, 2026
Local opportunities for families to grow closer together abound.
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