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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.
Holden Pedrick rises up to whip in a shot late against Bishop Moore
Wekiva water polo splashes into district tournamentVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 8, 2026
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Boys late rally against Bishop Moore falls short
The congregation listens in at Renewal's new location.
Renewal Church partners with Rolling Hills Community Church at new locationSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 8, 2026
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Churches to merge in December 2027
Rock Springs Elementary is located at 2400 Rock Springs Road.
Rock Springs Elementary to launch STEAM program next school yearSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 8, 2026
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Applications opened April 1
The Good Pour and Jeff's Bagel Run are teaming up for the Extra Credit Giveaway.
Community businesses to honor area teacher with prize packageThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 8, 2026
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Winner announced during Teacher Appreciation Week
Jarod Fox will run against incumbent Doug Bankson for the Florida House District 39 seat.
Orlando Health physician joins race for House District 39Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 8, 2026
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Jarod Fox to challenge incumbent Doug Bankson
From left to right: Chad Creech from the Apopka Serves Foundation, Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka president Eric Mock, The Lifeboat Project's Emese Asztalos, and Piros Pazaurek of The Lifeboat Project.
Foliage Sertoma sponsors Apopka Serves and Lifeboat ProjectSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 8, 2026
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Club donates $1,250 total
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: OCPS juggling many building projectsThe Apopka Chief
Melissa Byrd
April 7, 2026
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As I have shared before, keeping up with maintenance on more than 220 buildings is a big job. I think OCPS does a pretty good job of doing it. Thanks…
Apopka native and Lake Brantley High School graduate Madison Herrera serves as a yeoman in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Apopka native serves with Seabees in U.S. NavyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 7, 2026
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Madison Herrera stationed in Gulfport, Mississippi
Community members have rallied around the family of 4-year-old Kamaria Simmons (pictured), who died after being struck by a vehicle in an April 1 driveway crash in Apopka.
Community rallies around Apopka family after 4-year-old’s death Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 7, 2026
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Vigil, fundraiser draw support following fatal driveway crash.
The City Commission reviewed draft policies for appointments to the Planning Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency Board.
Apopka advances policies for Planning Commission, CRA appointments Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 6, 2026
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Officials seek consistency as residents question timing, enforcement.