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A driver fuels up at a 7-Eleven in Apopka as gas prices begin to rise again locally, reflecting a national increase driven by higher oil costs and tightening supply.
Gas prices spike 27 cents in 1 week The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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April 30, 2026
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Apopka prices slightly below national average.
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive marks 11 years of providing vehicular access, allowing visitors to explore the scenic Lake Apopka North Shore. 
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April 30, 2026
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Staff, volunteers to assist and educate visitors on Sunday.
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Police Beat: APD issues 118 citations April 19-25The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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April 28, 2026
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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.
The Florida Department of Health encourages visitors to the Northwest Recreation Complex to avoid coming in contact with the pond due to algae toxins.
Florida DOH issues health alert for Northwest Recreation Complex blue-green algaeThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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April 27, 2026
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Residents and visitors warned not to enter Apopka pond
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Suspect, 19, arrested in East 13th Street shooting Teresa Sargeant
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April 25, 2026
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Victim hospitalized in stable condition.
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Police Beat: APD issues 96 citations April 12-18The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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April 22, 2026
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In the period from April 12-18, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,659 calls for service, responded to 32 crashes, issued 96 citations, and made 32 arrests.
Nick Anderson, the Orlando Magic’s first-ever draft pick in 1989, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
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April 20, 2026
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Anderson was first-ever draft pick of Orlando Magic in 1989.
The Parkinson's Initiative includes group exercise sessions that aim to improve movement.
AdventHealth University to launch Parkinson’s program in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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April 20, 2026
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Program to start this summer at Hope Clinic
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Police Beat: APD issues 130 citations April 5-11The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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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.
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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April 15, 2026
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Honorees to be recognized at April 28 dinner