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Sydney Bartkin makes a catch while running forward in center field.
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Apopka softball stunned in regional quarterfinal
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 8, 2026
Daniel Turnage reads his new book to his son.
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Apopka artist releases debut children’s book
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
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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.  
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Trial for restaurant lawsuit set for February 2028  
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Teresa Sargeant
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Mike Gilland
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New Apopka City Commission denies 5-0 mixed-use amendment for townhomes 
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Teresa Sargeant
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Local Living

Jim Keck
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Don’t run aground getting to those fish!
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
May 5, 2026
Biscuits
Local Living
Happy Mother’s Day to all you Moms out there!
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
May 5, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
The shellcrackers are bedding, and they are biting 
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 30, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Let’s go fishing and enjoy this Chamber of Commerce weather
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 24, 2026
Shrimp scampi
Local Living
Homestyle favorites from scampi to sunshine pie
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
April 22, 2026

Business

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
Teresa Sargeant
May 8, 2026
Business
Business community celebrates ‘Women in Leadership’ with event 
Teresa Sargeant
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
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (center) cuts the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange during a ceremony April 23 at the mixed-use development on Ocoee-Apopka Road and West Keene Road. Developers and business leaders joined the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce for the event.
Business
Lake Carter Exchange opens with mix of retail, medical uses in Apopka 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 24, 2026
The Parkinson's Initiative includes group exercise sessions that aim to improve movement.
Business
AdventHealth University to launch Parkinson’s program in Apopka
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 20, 2026

Government & Politics

Sports

Sydney Bartkin makes a catch while running forward in center field.
Sports
Apopka softball stunned in regional quarterfinal
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 8, 2026
Elijah Jean wins Male Student-Athlete of the year, Avery MeGargee wins female student-athlete of the year, Nathaniel Ellis wins Max Purcell Award
Sports
Wekiva honors three student athletes
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 6, 2026
Alyssa Novoa destroys a backhand shot to her opponent
Sports
Apopka tennis alum commits to Tulsa
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 6, 2026
Jillian Davis takes off sprinting early in the 800m run
Sports
Apopka track qualifies two athletes for states 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 6, 2026
Lady Mustangs Track and Field poses with Regional trophy
Sports
Wekiva track qualifies for state meet 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 4, 2026

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Daniel Turnage reads his new book to his son.
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Book reading set for May 22
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.  
Trial for restaurant lawsuit set for February 2028  Teresa Sargeant
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City seeks dismissal of restaurant lawsuit alleging code violation.
Mike Gilland
OP-ED: Learning to cast off burdens Mike Gilland
Mike Gilland
May 8, 2026
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Take those weights, those heavy burdens, and cast them to the feet of Jesus.
A proposed eight-unit townhome development would have been built on properties outlined in red at 171 W. Orange St. and 15 N. Washington Ave. near downtown Apopka. The Apopka City Commission voted unanimously May 6 to deny a future land use amendment tied to the project.
New Apopka City Commission denies 5-0 mixed-use amendment for townhomes Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 7, 2026
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Commissioners cited neighborhood compatibility concerns.
Across the nation, gas prices continue to rise for the second straight week, with Apopka gas stations seeing a range from about $4.25 to $4.89 per gallon. 
Gas prices continue to skyrocket in Apopka, around the nation The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
May 7, 2026
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AAA says national average rose 25 cents for second straight week.
Orlando Magic legend Nick Anderson, a University of Illinois alum, laughs as emcee Joel Breidenbaugh shows his love for University of Indiana basketball.
Apopka prayer breakfast welcomes Magic legend, honors community organizationsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
May 7, 2026
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Open Heart Farms receives Pillar Award
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Life was a long, hard ride for David Allan CoeThe Apopka Chief
Jake Vest
May 7, 2026
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That’s why we could relate to David Allan Coe — his songs let us channel our inner outlaw. Nashville tried to ignore him, Texas didn’t know…
City attorney Cliff Shepard (R)sits with interim City Administrator Radley Williams at a March 18 City Commission meeting.   
Apopka City Commission gets Sunshine Law review amid transparency changes, new meeting procedures Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 7, 2026
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Commissioners to get City Hall office space.
Recent testing at the pond behind the amphitheater at the Northwest Recreation Complex confirmed the presence of cyanobacterial algae bloom.
Cyanobacteria detected in Apopka pond amid turtle deaths Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 6, 2026
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Northwest Recreation Complex pond fountain out of service.
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