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Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Nelson leads fourth-quarter fundraising in mayoral race  Teresa Sargeant
January 14, 2026
All three candidates donate to their own campaigns.
Freshfields Farm wants to build its third location at 1819 Armando Borjas Way Jr. in Apopka.
Apopka Planning Commission recommends grocery store approval Teresa Sargeant
January 14, 2026
Board’s first meeting of 2026 saw election of chair, vice chair.
Jim Keck
Cold weather will keep bass deeperThe Apopka Chief
January 14, 2026
Hello Folks,  We are in our second full week of 2026, and the fishin’ is still doin’ pretty good. We have a cold snap later this week, so that will slow things…
Quiche
Old-fashioned comfort with pot roast, quiche, and apple crispNancy Thomas
January 14, 2026
Adeline Bronson’s recipe for Chicken and Yellow Rice comes from the publication “What’s Cookin’ in Apopka?” compiled by The Apopka Woman’s Club and copyrighted 1964. With maybe a salad or vegetable on…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: OCPS weighing school closuresThe Apopka Chief
January 14, 2026
We saw a drop of about 6,600 students this year alone. Looking at enrollment over the last three years, district enrollment declined by approximately 8,667 students, representing a…
Lady Mustangs huddle at the half
Colonial girls halt Wekiva’s 3-game win streakVinnie Cammarano
January 14, 2026
Mustangs rough second half leads to 19-point loss
Committee members Christy Faircloth and Marilyn Boyer pose with the 2025 scholarship winners.
Apopka Woman’s Club opens scholarship applicationSarah Merly
January 14, 2026
Applications received until March 20
The Apopka City Council displays a proclamation at a September 2025 meeting.
Council approves first reading of Paulucci Acres rezoningTeresa Sargeant
January 12, 2026
Ordinance would go from allowance of up to 1,892 homes to 1,034 homes.
Elijah Jean muscling down his first opponent
Wekiva wrestling captains dominate in District DuelVinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026
Mustangs enter Dual undermanned, focus on individual success.
David Bohdert and Henrique Brisk race for the loose ball
Apopka boys soccer spoils Wekiva’s senior nightVinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026
Blue Darters dominate their rival after scoreless first half
Samara Primary Care Clinic welcomed Dr. Judith Gabriel's family members and friends at the ribbon cutting.
Samara Primary Care Clinic opens in ApopkaSarah Merly
January 12, 2026
Clinic began as home health-care service in 2018
Kenny Dieujuste and Jarquavion McClain tip-off the rivalry match
Wekiva boys beat Apopka for second time in comeback winVinnie Cammarano
January 12, 2026
Mustang defense shuts down Apopka in second half for 45-35 victory
Golden Gem Road intersects with Capital Reef Way.
City Council turns down Golden Gem Road agreement Teresa Sargeant
January 9, 2026
Road needs reconstruction to bring up to standard.
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.