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Jake Vest
OP-ED: ‘Sheducation’ – A high degree of useful knowledgeThe Apopka Chief
January 9, 2026
Last week, I undecorated and found that there is not enough room in my office for the stuff that used to be there and there’s no longer enough room…
Commissioner Nadia Anderson
Torres, Mock appointed election canvassing board alternatesTeresa Sargeant
January 9, 2026
Concerns previously brought up about appointment bias
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Band performances illustrate life-shaping school experiencesThe Apopka Chief
January 8, 2026
Our Apopka Blue Darter and Wekiva Mustang marching bands certainly had a great break. Both of our local bands were honored to be invited to participate in very special…
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta and Bryan Nelson will square off in the 2026 Apopka mayoral election debate.
WESH, Apopka Chief partner on mayoral debate  Teresa Sargeant
January 8, 2026
Debate to take place at Highland Manor, open to public.
Blue Darters celebrate Nevaeh Nguyens opening goal
Big win opens 2026 for Apopka girls soccerVinnie Cammarano
January 8, 2026
Blue Darters continue win streak in shutout against Hagerty
Xavier Freeman goes up in attempt to block Evans big man
Apopka falls to Evans in first round of Metro West Tournament Vinnie Cammarano
January 8, 2026
Trojans go wire to wire, beat the Blue Darters by 5.
In 2025, the Apopka downtown mural was removed from the western wall of Domino's Pizza after public backlash.
City Council terminates Main Street Apopka agreement Teresa Sargeant
January 8, 2026
Executive director resigned after mural fallout.
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: Property tax is the phantom menaceThe Apopka Chief
January 7, 2026
It’s the beginning of a brand new year, and in just a few short days the Florida Legislature will kick off the new 2026 session. Now that the tinsel is put away (or soon will…
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Police Beat: APD arrests 27 Dec. 28-Jan. 3The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from December 28, 2025-January 3, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,640 calls for service, responded to 25 crashes, issued 77 citations, and made 27 arrests.
Jim Keck
The fishin’ is great, so let’s go catch ’emThe Apopka Chief
January 7, 2026
Happy New Year to each and every one of you! And, we are off to the some great fishin' in 2026. The fishin' this year is off to a great start so far, and…