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Alyssa Novoa destroys a backhand shot to her opponent
Apopka tennis alum commits to TulsaVinnie Cammarano
May 6, 2026
After a year of dominance at the Division II level of college tennis, Apopka High School alumna Alyssa Novoa has announced her commitment to the University…
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Police Beat: APD issues 126 citations April 26-May 2The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from April 26-May 2, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,746 calls for service, responded to 38 crashes, issued 126 citations, and made 29 arrests.
Jillian Davis takes off sprinting early in the 800m run
Apopka track qualifies two athletes for states Vinnie Cammarano
May 6, 2026
Zheng, Davis highlight Blue Darters at the regional track meet
City attorney Cliff Shepard (R)sits with interim City Administrator Radley Williams at a March 18 City Commission meeting.   
Apopka City Commission to receive Sunshine Law briefing  Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
Presentation follows long-time debate over public comment, meeting records.
Jim Keck
Don’t run aground getting to those fish!The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2026
The fishin’ is still pretty doggone good right now, and folks are catchin’ lots of shellcrackers around the pads in Lake Kissimmee east of Lake Wales.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all you Moms out there!Nancy Thomas
May 5, 2026
According to Historycooperative.org, the inaugural Mother’s Day was initiated on May 10, 1908, in Grafton, West Virginia, by Anna Jarvis after the death of her mother. Anna was…
Apopka High School and Dream Lake Elementary received more than $75,000 in donations from Goliath Ventures, a company whose president, Christopher Alexander Delgado of Apopka, faces allegations of operating a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
Apopka schools may be liable for allegedly fraudulent funds  Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
$75K-plus went to Dream Lake Elementary, Apopka High programs.
Apopka High School Super Scholars smile for the camera.
Apopka, Wekiva high schools announce 2026 Super ScholarsSarah Merly
May 5, 2026
Area high schools produce 88 Super Scholars this year
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: OCPS making hard health coverage callsThe Apopka Chief
May 5, 2026
Health insurance costs are out of our control nationwide, and the price of insurance is skyrocketing for everyone. For instance, just last year, insurance companies requested a…
The Bloom Lounge opened with a ribbon-cutting event that drew about 600 people at its new location, the Wekiva Riverwalk, on Sunday, building on the legacy of the Apopka Florist, which had operated on Main Street for about 50 years.
Bloom Lounge opens with ribbon cutting, block party Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
New site offers expanded concept of floral services, café, creative workspace.
Lady Mustangs Track and Field poses with Regional trophy
Wekiva track qualifies for state meet Vinnie Cammarano
May 4, 2026
Lady Mustangs place second overall in region
2nd place, 3D art: “Sorrow” by Beatriz Navarro, Apopka High School, grade 12, teacher — Theresa Ryan
Apopka Art and Foliage Festival proceeds fund scholarships, local nonprofits Teresa Sargeant
May 1, 2026
Event channels weekend turnout into year-round community support.
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: Special session tackles redistrictingThe Apopka Chief
May 1, 2026
At the time of the publication of this article, the Florida Legislature will have completed its first Special Session for 2026. Legislators convened starting Tuesday to discuss Gov. RonDeSantis’ draft (released…
Lady Mustangs huddle up after coming in from the field
Wekiva softball season comes to an endVinnie Cammarano
May 1, 2026
Lady Mustangs mercy Jones but lose in district semifinal
Alezia Hatcher drills a moon shot into center field and over the fence in the district championship against Lake Brantley
Controversial call dooms Apopka in District ChampionshipVinnie Cammarano
April 30, 2026
A fast start for Apopka quickly unraveled into a night Apopka couldn’t recover from.  The Blue Darters jumped out to an early lead but fell to Lake Brantley, 16-4, in the Class 7A…
Jim Keck
The shellcrackers are bedding, and they are biting The Apopka Chief
April 30, 2026
John at Bitters Bait & Tackle reports that folks are catchin’ plenty of catfish and shellcrackers on the St. Johns River, most of 'em up under the 417 bridge in Lake Jesup. You can also catch some shellcrackers in…
Coach Middleton talks about how proud he is of these girls he was able to coach
6 Wekiva athletes sign college offersVinnie Cammarano
April 30, 2026
Basketball and flag football athletes sign letters of intent
Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka president Eric Mock (left) and sports commentator Roger Franklin Williams (right) pose with James Maltby, the 2026 Service to Mankind Award winner, at the April 28 Sertoma dinner.
James Maltby wins 2026 Service to Mankind AwardSarah Merly
April 30, 2026
Sertoma Club honors businessman for community service
Mark Creaser and Joe Golden visit the World War II Memorial.
APD sergeant escorts Vietnam War veteran in Honor FlightSarah Merly
April 29, 2026
60 veterans explored Washington, D.C. for the day
Taylor Smith blisters a ball into the outfield to score Shylah Pino
Apopka shuts out Seminole to advance to district championshipVinnie Cammarano
April 29, 2026
Aeschilman complete game, Smith grand slam lead Darters