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  • Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports in his free time.
Ava Millspaugh releases a pitch in the first inning against Innovation
Apopka softball wins 11th straight on Teacher Impact NightVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 20, 2026
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Blue Darters mercy Innovation in another three-inning game
Attendees of last year's resource fair gather at Trustco Bank's table.
Community open house to arrive at John Bridges CenterSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 20, 2026
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Event scheduled for May 6
The Parkinson's Initiative includes group exercise sessions that aim to improve movement.
AdventHealth to launch Parkinson’s program in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 20, 2026
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Program to start this summer at Hope Clinic
A SunRail train travels along an existing rail corridor in Maitland, near a signalized crossing. While the system serves parts of Central Florida, Apopka remains outside current rail expansion priorities.
Rail to Apopka remains unfunded despite long-range plans Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 20, 2026
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Officials cite cost, shifting priorities as barriers to SunRail expansion.
The Florida Department of Transportation District 5 awarded the city a “Flash Award” city won an award for responding to a signal failure at U.S. 441 and Park Avenue.  
FDOT awards city for response to signal failure Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
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City staff recognized for efforts at U.S. 441/Park Avenue.  
The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is located at 2725 S. Binion Rd.
UF education center hosts agricultural conference in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 17, 2026
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Experts talk federal, state policy
Mayor Bryan Nelson said the timing of a potential trail connection could align with available funding sources including state conservation programs.
Apopka explores proposed trail link across S.R. 429 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
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Early-stage concept could align with available funding sources.
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Events showcase best of OCPSThe Apopka Chief
Melissa Byrd
April 17, 2026
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Last weekend was another beautiful example of how lucky we are to live in this community. Both of our high schools hosted events for the community to…
Nathan White, Quintin Daffron, and Caden McGatha rise up in unison for a block
Apopka volleyball sweeps Olympia on senior nightVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
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Blue Darters optimistic heading to postseason
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
CRA approves land purchase, updates programsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
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Board backs land acquisition amid debate over future use.