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Featured News
Police Beat: APD issues 127 citations March 29-April 4
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 9, 2026
Jake Vest
Featured News
OP-ED: The Moon seemed a lot closer before we could get there
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2026
Holden Pedrick rises up to whip in a shot late against Bishop Moore
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Wekiva water polo splashes into district tournament
Vinnie Cammarano
April 8, 2026
The congregation listens in at Renewal's new location.
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Renewal Church partners with Rolling Hills Community Church at new location
Sarah Merly
April 8, 2026
Rock Springs Elementary is located at 2400 Rock Springs Road.
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Rock Springs Elementary to launch STEAM program next school year
Sarah Merly
April 8, 2026

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Fish continue to bite, despite lack of rain
The Apopka Chief
April 3, 2026
Ham
Local Living
A classic Easter table with ham and spring sides
Nancy Thomas
April 1, 2026
Potatoes
Local Living
Spicy Creole, skillet potatoes and a sweet finish
Nancy Thomas
March 26, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Full moon next week will kick off the spawning season
The Apopka Chief
March 26, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
New moon means great fishing
The Apopka Chief
March 18, 2026

Business

Captain Jack's Crab House is scheduled to open later this month.
Business
Entrepreneur brings first-of-its-kind Cajun seafood boil to Apopka 
The Apopka Chief
February 6, 2026
West Seminole Council leaders pose for a photo at the council's inaugural meeting on Feb. 2.
Business
Seminole County Chamber launches Apopka area council
Sarah Merly
February 6, 2026
Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
Business
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
December 31, 2025
Apopka's first food hall, Hall's on Fifth, opened with a May 14 soft opening at 15 E. Fifth St., in the building of the former Hall's Feed Store.
Business
Crave BBQ to open at Hall’s on Fifth
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon at O2B Kids' ribbon-cutting ceremony in the playground.
Business
O2B Kids to open Apopka location Jan. 5
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Holden Pedrick rises up to whip in a shot late against Bishop Moore
Sports
Wekiva water polo splashes into district tournament
Vinnie Cammarano
April 8, 2026
Senior captains watch the coin toss flip through the air on their senior night
Sports
Wekiva honors flag football seniors
Vinnie Cammarano
April 4, 2026
Mikayla Wiggins leaps up to swat the ball away from the Hawk receiver in the first quarter
Sports
Apopka flag football’s comeback falls short
Vinnie Cammarano
April 2, 2026
Apopka softball huddles in the outfield after their 5-3 victory over Horizon
Sports
Apopka beats Horizon in Metro West Championship
Vinnie Cammarano
April 2, 2026
Elzie Robinson (11) and Ian Cottman (15) meet a Hornet at the net to block the kill attempt
Sports
Apopka volleyball fights through four sets with Bishop Moore 
Vinnie Cammarano
March 31, 2026

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Police Beat: APD issues 127 citations March 29-April 4The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from March 29-April 4, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,585 calls for service, responded to 47 crashes, issued 127 citations, and made 29 arrests.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: The Moon seemed a lot closer before we could get thereThe Apopka Chief
April 9, 2026
When Apollo 8 circled the Moon in 1968, it was a big deal, as it is this time with Artemis. Sending humans that far out into space is an incredible achievement, the sort…
Holden Pedrick rises up to whip in a shot late against Bishop Moore
Wekiva water polo splashes into district tournamentVinnie Cammarano
April 8, 2026
Boys late rally against Bishop Moore falls short
Jarod Fox will run against incumbent Doug Bankson for the Florida House District 39 seat.
Orlando Health physician joins race for House District 39Sarah Merly
April 8, 2026
Jarod Fox to challenge incumbent Doug Bankson
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: OCPS juggling many building projectsThe Apopka Chief
April 7, 2026
As I have shared before, keeping up with maintenance on more than 220 buildings is a big job. I think OCPS does a pretty good job of doing it. Thanks…
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