OP-ED: Thank you for your patronage…now, go awayThe Apopka Chief
I recently finished “Semi-Colon: The Past, Present and Future of a Misunderstood Mark.” When you can find a whole book about one piece of punctuation, you’ve got a collection worth browsing.
More rain needed as fall fishing season draws nearThe Apopka Chief
One more month to go… and fall will soon be here! I can hardly wait! I’m tired of the heat, and I’m lookin’ for some cooler weather…. preferably sooner rather than later!
Division I athletes give back to Apopka Pop Warner Vinnie Cammarano
Kevin Roberts and Kingston Shaw meet at Zaxbys.
Walmart launches drone delivery service at Apopka store Teresa Sargeant
Service allows eligible customers to receive small orders by drone.
Back-to-school tax-free shopping in full swingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Tax-free school shopping ends Aug. 20
Foliage Sertoma donates $1,000 toward Loaves & Fishes AC replacement Teresa Sargeant
Food pantry serves about 270 people each week.
Apopka child with spina bifida receives adaptive tricycleSarah Merly
Athletes Helping Athletes and Wheelchairs 4 Kids partnered on donation
DeSantis appoints Crabb to vacant Orange County Commission seatTeresa Sargeant
Mike Crabb is currently running for seat Christine Moore vacated.
OCPS reviewing media policy after meeting with news coalition Teresa Sargeant
Both sides agree to continue discussions this school year.
Mayor Nick Nesta explains new public information director’s roleTeresa Sargeant
Nesta explains the creation of the department and the hiring of Steven Montiero.
Police Beat: Apopka police make 37 arrests, respond to 6 crashes July 19-25The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from July 19-25, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,793 calls for service, responded to 6 crashes, issued 71 citations, and made 37 arrests.
Proposed property tax amendment could reshape Apopka budget, Nesta says Teresa Sargeant
Apopka could lose approximately $60 million in revenue over the next five years if Florida voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment to reduce property taxes, Mayor…
Apopka City Commission votes to raise millage rate 10% after weeks of debateTeresa Sargeant
Commission settles on 0.2385-mill increase, significantly less than .75-mill increase discussed at Monday's special meeting.
OP-ED: Those who teach teachers never seem to learnThe Apopka Chief
There are thousands of teachers going back to school this week, and you would be wise to give them a wide berth. They are liable to have already been pushed close to the limits of their endurance,…