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Gary Bergenske presents Lee Corso with his Humanitarian Award.
Gala honors Corso with Humanitarian Award, presents 3 scholarshipsSarah Merly
February 18, 2026
Bergenske Family Charitable Fund presented awards on Saturday
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Church cookbook classics for the family tableNancy Thomas
February 18, 2026
Phyllis Gass shared her recipe for a tuna bake with A Taste of Heaven, published by First Presbyterian Church of Punta Gorda. The recipe calls for…
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: State budget process in full swingThe Apopka Chief
February 18, 2026
Last week marked the halfway point of the 2026 Legislative Session. Following behind-the-scenes pre-negotiations with budget chairs, both the House and Senate officially released their budget…
Jim Keck
Lets go fishin’, it’s speckled perch timeThe Apopka Chief
February 18, 2026
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is doin' okay and, hopefully, you’re gettin' some time to go fishin’. The fishin' has been really good for a couple of weeks, and folks ’re catchin' plenty of specks as well as some very nice bass.
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Police Beat: APD arrests 21 Feb. 8-14The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from February 8-14, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,358 calls for service, responded to 17 crashes, issued 56 citations, and made 21 arrests.
The wall of Chito's Cutz was almost completely covered in oranges and orange tree leaves on Monday afternoon.
New orange grove mural arrives in downtown ApopkaSarah Merly
February 18, 2026
Chito's Cutz showcases Connecticut artist’s work on Central Avenue
File photo of Mustangs locking arms for the National Anthem
Wekiva comeback falls just short at final buzzerVinnie Cammarano
February 17, 2026
Viera wins 64-62 off floating buzzer beater in regional quarterfinal
Blue Darters wave goodbye to the Patriots and their raucous student section
Apopka survives regional playoff battle in Lake BrantleyVinnie Cammarano
February 16, 2026
The fifth-seeded Apopka Blue Darters walked into a hostile gym and walked out with a hard-earned win over fourth-seeded Lake Brantley, advancing to the regional semifinals.  The message…
All seven candidates competing for three city council seats participated in the candidate forum the Apopka Involved Voters organized on Thursday at Victory Church in Apopka. The candidates are (L to R) Diane Velazquez, incumbent Seat 2 incumbent and Vice Mayor; Malika Harrison, Seat 4 challenger; George “Smitty” Smith, Seat 2 challenger; Yesenia Baron, Seat 4 challenger; Sam Ruth, former city commissioner and Seat 1 challenger; Angela Turner, Seat 2 challenger; and Alexander H. Smith, Seat 1 incumbent. 
Apopka City Council candidates draw contrasts on growth, accountability Teresa Sargeant
February 16, 2026
Seven candidates running for three council seats participated in forum.
With Wekiva down late, Coach Middleton tries to rev his team up for a comeback
Wekiva falls in scrappy regional playoff tilt with LakelandVinnie Cammarano
February 14, 2026
Mustangs lose physical battle 62-54 due to turnovers and foul trouble
Apopka High School students stand on the corner of Maine Avenue and Martin Street, across from their high school, in a walkout event to protest ICE operations.
AHS students stage walkout to protest ICETeresa Sargeant
February 14, 2026
Walkout one of several throughout nation the same day.
The Griffins pose in front of their new home with representatives from the city of Apopka.
City hosts ribbon-cutting for new homeSarah Merly
February 13, 2026
Griffin family looks forward to building ‘new memories’
On Wednesday, city officials, employees and consultants open the new Grossenbacher water tank, which can hold up to 1.5 million gallons.
City opens two new water tanksTeresa Sargeant
February 13, 2026
Impact fees, federal grant fund $10.3M projects.