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Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Tavares, was brought home to Central Florida on Wednesday after dying during a military training exercise last month in Morocco.
Fallen soldier brought home to Central Florida Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 5, 2026
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Apopka funeral home among those who received Collington’s remains.
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings delivers his final State of the County address Friday at the Orange County Convention Center, highlighting accomplishments from his nearly eight years in office before later announcing he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was suspending his campaign for governor.
Demings suspends governor bid after cancer diagnosis Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 5, 2026
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Mayor reflects on tenure in final State of County address.
Creamy Southern Mac n' Cheese
Double Down on this Delicious Corn Dish Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
June 4, 2026
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 From the 1982 Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival recipe book, we found Doubly-Delicious Double Corn Pie. This recipe comes from E. L. Williams in Eustis. In case…
Community Health Centers celebrated the completion of its Apopka Family Health Center expansion and renovation. The project included a 7,000-square-foot expansion, bringing the facility to approximately 19,500 square feet, as well as additional exam rooms and other services. 
Community Health Centers welcomes two new board members The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 4, 2026
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Center expands Apopka site by 7,000 square feet.
The City Commission unanimously approved a notice of default Wednesday related to the development agreement for Station Street (pictured).
Commission approves Station Street default notice Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
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Developer missed deadline by almost two years.
This site plan shows Paulucci Acres Pod 1A/B and 4, a proposed 502-home subdivision east of Vick Road and south of West Ponkan Road. The project is part of the larger Paulucci Acres development and is scheduled for review by the Apopka Development Review Committee on June 3.
The Ridge apartment project advances to public hearings Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
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Initial Paulucci Acres phase remains under review.
Olympic Rings
Olympic Q-Series is coming to Orlando Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 4, 2026
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Central Florida will play a role in the journey to the 2028 Summer Olympics as Orlando has been selected to host the final stop of the Olympic…
The Apopka City Commissioner, seen here at a May meeting, approved on Wednesday the disposal of surplus property, including a firefighter training trailer discussed in connection with the 2022 death of firefighter Austin Duran.
City to destroy trailer linked to firefighter’s death Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
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Emotional discussion precedes unanimous vote.
Channing Crawford prepares to swing at a pitch.
Apopka Little League All-Stars set Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 4, 2026
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Three all-star teams swing into summer.
Nick Nesta
OP-ED: New culture greets a growing Apopka The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
June 4, 2026
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By Mayor Nick Nesta  Apopka has always been a city built on hard work, community and opportunity. What began as a small agricultural town has grown into one…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: It wouldn’t hurt this bad if it didn’t matter so muchThe Apopka Chief
Jake Vest
June 4, 2026
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If I had an extra car, I would paint it orange and saw it in half.          That’s what Tennessee linebacker Jack Reynolds did after a disappointing loss to Ole Miss…
Coach Tino and Lorelei Mojzisek high five
Apopka soccer coach pursues next career stepVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026
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Tino Sangster moves on after two-year stint
Jim Keck
Bass fishin’ after shellcracker seasonThe Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
June 3, 2026
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Hello Folks,  It was really nice to finally get some rain, and I don’t wanna seem ungrateful, but I sure do wish we’d get some more!  I hope…
(From L to R) Foliage Sertoma Club Board Chair Lorena Potter (L), Sertoma member Alexander H. Smith, and Club President Eric Mock. The club honors Smith as Sertoman of the Year at the club’s Tuesday membership luncheon at the Back Room Steakhouse.
Club honors Alexander H. Smith as Sertoman of the Year  The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 3, 2026
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Smith served as city commissioner from 2018 to 2026.
Coach Scott Williams in a pregame huddle
Sam Alexis lends his name to Apopka’s youth hoops camp Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026
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The 2022 grad is sponsoring the annual camp Scott Williams runs for kids ages 8 to 13.