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  • Josh Peterson

    Josh Peterson is an editor for The Apopka Chief. A former Daily Caller reporter and Robert Novak Journalism Fellow, he has covered technology, politics, media and civic life, with work appearing in The Spectator.

Wekiva defensive back Dominique Walker returning an interception for a touchdown against Lake Nona
Lake Nona dominates on both sides of ball in 53-16 blowout over Wekiva
September 19, 2026
Wekiva loses third straight against the Lake Nona Lions
Canon Coffee is located in a renovated house on 74 W Second Street.
Seven Apopka spots offer taste of fall
September 19, 2026
Coffee, apple fritters, made-to-order pies provide ways to welcome season
Jakyvion Kemp evades a Horizon defender Friday night.
Apopka cruises past Horizon for its second straight win
September 18, 2026
The Blue Darters forced three turnovers and rolled to a 28-7 win over the Horizon Hawks on Friday night.
Members of the Apopka City Commission meet Wednesday, July 1, at Apopka City Hall. The commission will hold its final fiscal year 2027 budget hearing and regular meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16.
City Commission finalizes $237.3 million fiscal year 2027 budget, higher millage rate
September 17, 2026
Officials also unanimously approve stormwater non-ad valorem assessments
Leslie Schutt, left, and Sheila Ellison bow their heads in prayer at First Baptist Church of Apopka after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Apopka faced September 11 with fear and a rush to help
September 11, 2026
Twenty-five years later, The Chief's archives recall guarded city offices, prayers at school and hours spent waiting to give blood.
The city utility office on East Fifth Street in Apopka.
Who gets the call? Where Apopka residents can report 7 everyday problems
September 3, 2026
The right place depends on city limits, road ownership and whether the problem can wait for regular business hours.
Family walking together in a park
7 fall dates for Apopka families
August 27, 2026
From a downtown night out to Halloween stops and a veterans car show, Apopka's fall calendar is already filling in.
Couple sitting on floor surrounded by moving boxes in a new home
7 Things Every New Apopka Resident Should Know
August 13, 2026
A local primer on city utilities, trash service, alerts, parks, the library and the public information that keeps a household connected.
A group of birds gather on Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
7 things to know before visiting Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
July 29, 2026
A quick local guide to hours, route basics, wildlife etiquette and what to check before leaving for Lust Road.
Apopka Memorial Middle School
7 back-to-school checks for Apopka families
July 22, 2026
A quick checklist for first-week planning before OCPS classes resume.
Canon Coffee is located in a renovated house on 74 W Second Street.
Seven Apopka spots offer taste of fallJosh Peterson
September 19, 2026
Coffee, apple fritters, made-to-order pies provide ways to welcome season
Leslie Schutt, left, and Sheila Ellison bow their heads in prayer at First Baptist Church of Apopka after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Apopka faced September 11 with fear and a rush to helpJosh Peterson
September 11, 2026
Twenty-five years later, The Chief's archives recall guarded city offices, prayers at school and hours spent waiting to give blood.
The city utility office on East Fifth Street in Apopka.
Who gets the call? Where Apopka residents can report 7 everyday problemsJosh Peterson
September 3, 2026
The right place depends on city limits, road ownership and whether the problem can wait for regular business hours.
Family walking together in a park
7 fall dates for Apopka familiesJosh Peterson
August 27, 2026
From a downtown night out to Halloween stops and a veterans car show, Apopka's fall calendar is already filling in.
Couple sitting on floor surrounded by moving boxes in a new home
7 Things Every New Apopka Resident Should KnowJosh Peterson
August 13, 2026
A local primer on city utilities, trash service, alerts, parks, the library and the public information that keeps a household connected.
A group of birds gather on Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
7 things to know before visiting Lake Apopka Wildlife DriveJosh Peterson
July 29, 2026
A quick local guide to hours, route basics, wildlife etiquette and what to check before leaving for Lust Road.
Apopka Memorial Middle School
7 back-to-school checks for Apopka familiesJosh Peterson
July 22, 2026
A quick checklist for first-week planning before OCPS classes resume.
Two children walking in the rain with colorful umbrellas
7 Apopka rainy-day activities for familiesJosh Peterson
July 15, 2026
When summer storms spoil the outdoor plan, these local stops can help families reset the afternoon without leaving Apopka first.
An image of a satellite view of a hurricane
8 hurricane prep checks Apopka homeowners can make nowJosh Peterson
July 8, 2026
A quick hurricane prep checklist for alerts, yard cleanup, outage planning and family safety before the next storm.