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Othellus Swift, the 2026 Pillar of the Community Award recipient, rides in the June 20 Apopka Juneteenth Parade. Organizers recognized Swift for his longstanding service to the community.
Apopka marks Juneteenth with parade, community festival Teresa Sargeant
June 25, 2026
Othellus Swift receives 2026 Pillar of the Community Award.
Mayor Nick Nesta
OP-ED: Apopka enters new era of communication, accountabilityThe Apopka Chief
June 25, 2026
Government works best when citizens are informed. Too often, people only hear about city government when there is a problem or controversy. My administration is committed to…
Eric Nichols dribbles at the wing as he looks for an open man in front of coach Lubin.
Wekiva Basketball shows out at Buffalo Team Camp Vinnie Cammarano
June 24, 2026
Mustangs reach semifinals, finish weekend 6-1.
Christopher Alexander Delgado was arrested in February for allegedly running a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
Apopka man pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme chargesSarah Merly
June 24, 2026
Christopher Delgado’s plea agreement was filed Tuesday
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Being educated vs. figuring things outThe Apopka Chief
June 24, 2026
Can you be sued for negligence for doing something right? Silly question. Of course you can. From the ads I see on TV, the courtroom is sort of a great big…
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Police Beat: APD issues 75 citations June 14-20The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from June 14-20, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,657 calls for service, responded to 33 crashes, issued 75 citations, and made 21 arrests.
Participants take part in the Duran: 2650 Hero Workout during last year's event at Northwest Recreation Complex in Apopka. The annual workout will take place July 11, also at the Northwest Recreation Complex. 
Hero workout to honor fallen firefighter returns to Apopka The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
‘Duran: 2650’ event will support first responder training, mentorship programs.
Jail cell door
Apopka resident sentenced to 27 months in federal prisonSarah Merly
June 23, 2026
Xin Liu attempted to pick up over $95,000
Ice cream
Everybody’s favorite for summer: peach ice creamNancy Thomas
June 23, 2026
With peaches being in season, and we, always being in the mood for ice cream, have a wonderful recipe for ice cream from Neat and Sweet Farms in Lakeland. They are kind enough to share…
Jim Keck
Lakes and rivers low at start of summerThe Apopka Chief
June 23, 2026
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and you got to celebrate Father’s Day with your Dad right here on Earth; or remembering your Father that’s…
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square performs in front of its iconic organ pipes. Local Latter-day Saint congregations are hosting a free community watch party this Friday to broadcast the choir's historic 100th-anniversary performance live from the Hollywood Bowl.
Leesburg Stake to host Tabernacle Choir watch parties Friday The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Leesburg Florida Stake is inviting the community to a free watch party featuring a recorded broadcast of The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square's "Songs of Hope…
Dr. Walter Hayne (right), a breast surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group, will begin seeing patients July 7 as AdventHealth Apopka expands access to breast surgery services for Apopka-area residents. Standing with him is Angela Bateh, PA-C.
New breast health surgery program expands local cancer care options at AdventHealth ApopkaTeresa Sargeant
June 22, 2026
Dr. Walter Hayne seeks to bring comprehensive care closer to patients and their families.