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Jake Vest
OP-ED: Thank you for your patronage…now, go awayThe Apopka Chief
August 4, 2026
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.
Jim Keck
More rain needed as fall fishing season draws nearThe Apopka Chief
August 4, 2026
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!
Kevin Roberts (L) and Kingston Shaw (R) present checks to give back to Apopka Pop Warner.
Division I athletes give back to Apopka Pop Warner Vinnie Cammarano
August 4, 2026
Kevin Roberts and Kingston Shaw meet at Zaxbys.
A Wing drone carries a Walmart order. Walmart and Wing launched drone delivery service from the Apopka Walmart Supercenter on July 29. 
Walmart launches drone delivery service at Apopka store Teresa Sargeant
August 4, 2026
Service allows eligible customers to receive small orders by drone.
Riley takes her new tricycle out for a spin.
Apopka child with spina bifida receives adaptive tricycleSarah Merly
August 3, 2026
Athletes Helping Athletes and Wheelchairs 4 Kids partnered on donation
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Mike Crabb
DeSantis appoints Crabb to vacant Orange County Commission seatTeresa Sargeant
August 1, 2026
Mike Crabb is currently running for seat Christine Moore vacated.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez answers questions from members of the media following the district's 2026 State of the Schools address on June 2 at Edgewater High School. 
OCPS reviewing media policy after meeting with news coalition Teresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
Both sides agree to continue discussions this school year.
Mayor Nick Nesta
Mayor Nick Nesta explains new public information director’s roleTeresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
Nesta explains the creation of the department and the hiring of Steven Montiero.
Flooring Master of Apopka sales and operations manager Samuel Bencomo (right) holds his 2025 Best of Apopka certificate alongside sales and interior design team member Elsybel Aponte (left), who holds the 2025 Best of Apopka special section.
Chief opens nominations for Best of Apopka 2026Sarah Merly
July 31, 2026
Nomination period runs through Aug. 23
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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.
From left, Greater Orlando Builders Association Government and Legal Affairs Director Raleigh “Lee” Steinhauer, state Rep. Doug Bankson, state Sen. LaVon Bracy Davis and Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta discuss the proposed property tax amendment and other issues from the 2026 legislative session during Tuesday's Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Capitol Connection Legislative Wrap-Up luncheon.
Proposed property tax amendment could reshape Apopka budget, Nesta says Teresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
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…
The Apopka City Commission voted Thursday night to raise the millage rate 10%.
Apopka City Commission votes to raise millage rate 10% after weeks of debateTeresa Sargeant
July 30, 2026
Commission settles on 0.2385-mill increase, significantly less than .75-mill increase discussed at Monday's special meeting.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Those who teach teachers never seem to learnThe Apopka Chief
July 30, 2026
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,…
Mustangs Offensive line makes callouts before the snap.
Mustangs stampede into a new seasonVinnie Cammarano
July 30, 2026
Wekiva football begins in-season practice
Campers and coaches get together with Sam Alexis for the Sam Alexis Basketball Camp.
Four days of fun at Apopka’s annual basketball camp Vinnie Cammarano
July 30, 2026
Scott Williams hosts Sam Alexis Basketball Camp
From left to right: Kristian Colon, Jason Jessop, Jayden Coller and Maxwell Watkins
BSA Troop 601 honors community leader before dissolvingSarah Merly
July 30, 2026
Troop held final outdoor flag ceremony Monday
Derrick Chubbs
OP-ED: Family caregivers struggling to get byThe Apopka Chief
July 30, 2026
High temperatures and higher AC costs. Climbing prices at the grocery store. The competing needs of kids, grandkids and aging parents. Florida families are feeling the financial heat this summer, and the pressure is…
Chili
Forgo that trip to the pokey and try our Jail-House ChiliNancy Thomas
July 30, 2026
From Paths of Sunshine Cookbook, we found Jail-House Chili. This way, you won’t have to experience that much-avoided experience to enjoy the so-named chili!
Coach Marcus Neeson talks to the team ahead of their first day of official practice.
Apopka football season in full swing Vinnie Cammarano
July 30, 2026
Blue Darters officially start practice
Mayor Nick Nesta
OP-ED: Understanding our city’s future: Bringing it all togetherThe Apopka Chief
July 30, 2026
Over the past three weeks, we've explored one of the most significant public policy discussions taking place in Florida today. We'veexamined the role property taxes play in funding local…
Jalen Carter talking with his old defensive coach Matt Anderson.
Jalen Carter becomes highest-paid NFL defensive tackleVinnie Cammarano
July 30, 2026
Former Blue Darter makes history with $152M extension
From left to right: Rick Singh, Terrell Thomas and Roberta Walton Johnson
Q&A: Orange County Clerk of Courts candidates discuss priorities, Tiffany Moore Russell’s tenureSarah Merly
July 29, 2026
Candidate field down to three after Maribel Gomez Cordero withdraws from race