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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

Early voting ahead of the April 14 runoff election is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7-12 at the Apopka Community Center (pictured) and the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office in Orlando.
Candidates make final push amid early voting surge Teresa Sargeant
April 9, 2026
Debate, endorsements, political alliances shape race.
Jim Keck
Shellcrackers bite big in Lake KissimmeeThe Apopka Chief
April 9, 2026
We’re finally gettin’ some rain this week, and I just want to thank all of you for your prayers. The rain will not only help our lakes, but…
Instructor Anjelicia Wilson shares smiles with one of her students.
Quest teaches culinary skills to Apopka special needs communitySarah Merly
April 9, 2026
Participants created desserts from around the world
Chicken and dumplings
Dumplings, casserole and a table full of comfortNancy Thomas
April 9, 2026
We have a lovely (and simple to follow) recipe for chicken and dumplings from a blog named The Novice Chef Blog. I quote, “This Southern Homemade Chicken and Dumplings…
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Police Beat: APD issues 127 citations March 29-April 4The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from March 29-April 4, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,585 calls for service, responded to 47 crashes, issued 127 citations, and made 29 arrests.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: The Moon seemed a lot closer before we could get thereThe Apopka Chief
April 9, 2026
When Apollo 8 circled the Moon in 1968, it was a big deal, as it is this time with Artemis. Sending humans that far out into space is an incredible achievement, the sort…
Holden Pedrick rises up to whip in a shot late against Bishop Moore
Wekiva water polo splashes into district tournamentVinnie Cammarano
April 8, 2026
Boys late rally against Bishop Moore falls short