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A rendering by PNM Architecture, submitted with the project application to the city, depicts a proposed enclosed luxury vehicle storage facility planned for a 5.23-acre site at the northeast corner of Clarcona Road and East Keene Road.
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Planning Commission to launch Land Development Code workshops amid state law limits 
Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026
Azalea Veterinary Clinic is located at 2050 Plymouth Sorrento Road, Suite 100.
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Azalea Veterinary Clinic opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
July 15, 2026
Temperatures are soaring this summer in Apopka.
Featured News
Orange County provides cooling shelter list
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 15, 2026
Jake Vest
Featured News
OP-ED: Where you sit can show you where you stand
The Apopka Chief
July 15, 2026
A file photo of Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza on West Orange Blossom Trail before its conversion to ALDI.  
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ALDI targets year-end opening for second Apopka store 
Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026


Local Living

Salmon
Local Living
Salmon patties go great with garlic cheese grits and iced tea
Nancy Thomas
July 15, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
To catch bass, find a shady spot
The Apopka Chief
July 8, 2026
Vegetable soup
Local Living
Summer Garden Vegetable Soup, biscuits, come & get it
Nancy Thomas
July 7, 2026
A red, white and blue dessert
Local Living
Red, White, and Blueberry dessert for Independence Day
Nancy Thomas
July 1, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Exercise caution while fishing on Independence Day weekend
The Apopka Chief
July 1, 2026


Business

Azalea Veterinary Clinic is located at 2050 Plymouth Sorrento Road, Suite 100.
Business
Azalea Veterinary Clinic opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
July 15, 2026
Waters Car Wash has 28 locations across Florida.
Business
Waters Car Wash to offer $2.50 sale to celebrate Independence Day
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 30, 2026
A jury trial has been scheduled for February 2028 in a lawsuit that Just Like Momma’s (pictured) restaurant owner Valerie Sparkman filed against the city, alleging a code enforcement violation.  
Business
Trial for restaurant lawsuit set for February 2028  
Teresa Sargeant
May 8, 2026
Business
Business community celebrates ‘Women in Leadership’ with event 
Teresa Sargeant
May 6, 2026
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.
Business
Bloom Lounge opens with ribbon cutting, block party 
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Logan Gilbert #36 of the Seattle Mariners delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 11 in St. Petersburg.
Sports
Logan Gilbert returns to old stomping grounds
Vinnie Cammarano
July 14, 2026
Coach Scott Williams directing the bench on what to do when they sub in
Sports
Scott Williams prepares for his annual youth basketball camp
Vinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026
Coach Scott Garland huddles the campers on the infield grass to instruct them.
Sports
Scott Garland brings back youth baseball camp
Vinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026
Keira Druck standing as the women's champion of Lucky's Golden Mile.
Sports
Apopka swimmer returns to FLAGS as one of nation’s top young swimmers 
Vinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026
Carson May with his grandfather Red Stauffer after breaking his land speed record.
Sports
Carson May continues making history on the track 
Vinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026

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Two children walking in the rain with colorful umbrellas
7 Apopka rainy-day activities for familiesJosh Peterson
July 15, 2026
When summer storms spoil the outdoor plan, these local stops can help families reset the afternoon without leaving Apopka first.
A rendering by PNM Architecture, submitted with the project application to the city, depicts a proposed enclosed luxury vehicle storage facility planned for a 5.23-acre site at the northeast corner of Clarcona Road and East Keene Road.
Planning Commission to launch Land Development Code workshops amid state law limits Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026
Board unanimously approved luxe vehicle storage plans, other agenda items.
Azalea Veterinary Clinic is located at 2050 Plymouth Sorrento Road, Suite 100.
Azalea Veterinary Clinic opens in ApopkaSarah Merly
July 15, 2026
Family-owned pet care center offers open-concept model
Temperatures are soaring this summer in Apopka.
Orange County provides cooling shelter listThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
LYNX to provide free transportation between shelters in cases of extreme heat
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Where you sit can show you where you standThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2026
Sometimes I feel like we all went to Taylor Swift’s wedding. Except this time, instead of being dragged along by my wife, I was dragged along by…
Salmon
Salmon patties go great with garlic cheese grits and iced teaNancy Thomas
July 15, 2026
Emily Meggett has a recipe for salmon patties in her book Gullah Geechee Home Cooking. She says, “Salmon patties are almost identical to French salmon croquettes. It’s another example of the…
A file photo of Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza on West Orange Blossom Trail before its conversion to ALDI.  
ALDI targets year-end opening for second Apopka store Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026
Former Winn-Dixie location will employ up to 20 workers.
Logan Gilbert #36 of the Seattle Mariners delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 11 in St. Petersburg.
Logan Gilbert returns to old stomping groundsVinnie Cammarano
July 14, 2026
All-Star pitcher pays tribute to his development in Apopka
City Finance Director Blanche Sherman speaks at a City Commission meeting last March.
Commission to consider proposed 5.1876-mill tax rate for FY2027 Teresa Sargeant
July 14, 2026
Proposed rate is a 0.75-mill increase over the current 4.4376 mills.
A tract map depicts the proposed Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 development, which calls for 42 single-family homes on approximately 21 acres in northwest Apopka.
Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 heads to DRC Teresa Sargeant
July 14, 2026
Plans call for 42-home subdivision on approximately 21 acres.
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