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Kamia Brown speaks at the June 19 Hope CommUnity Center forum.
Featured News
Apopka’s first Orange County election forum draws crowd
Sarah Merly
June 19, 2026
A rendering shows the planned Floridian Town Center mixed-use development west of State Road 429.
Featured News
312-unit Floridian Town Center apartment proposal moves through review 
Teresa Sargeant
June 19, 2026
Foliage Sertoma club members pose with Congressman Daniel Webster at the club's Tuesday meeting. From left to right: Bev Winesburgh, Lorena Potter, Bryan Nelson, Daniel Webster, Diann Haubner, John Cloran and Eric Mock.
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Sertoma hosts Webster appreciation day
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 19, 2026
LaVon Bracy Davis
Featured News
OP-ED: Legislature funds Apopka infrastructure
The Apopka Chief
June 19, 2026
Vladimir Simonovski, public works director and city engineer, will give an update on the Golden Gem reclaimed water facility at the upcoming Wednesday City Commission workshop.
Featured News
Workshop details Golden Gem reconstruction plans 
Teresa Sargeant
June 19, 2026


Local Living

Baked beans
Local Living
Hooray for Dad… six out of ten adult men in the USA are fathers
Nancy Thomas
June 18, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
For a variety of fish, cast off the seawall
The Apopka Chief
June 18, 2026
Stuffed peppers
Local Living
Recipes to make your soul sing
Nancy Thomas
June 12, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Panfishin is on fire in most of our lakes 
The Apopka Chief
June 11, 2026
Creamy Southern Mac n' Cheese
Local Living
Double Down on this Delicious Corn Dish 
Nancy Thomas
June 4, 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
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
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
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
April 20, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Wekiva basketball and flag football athletes sign their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level
Sports
Wekiva’s 2025-26 sports year is one to remember 
Vinnie Cammarano
June 18, 2026
Austin Furgala watches the outfielder chase the ball while he rounds second base in the second inning.
Sports
Little Leaguers close summer with hit parade
Vinnie Cammarano
June 18, 2026
Kai Goodling puts the ball on the money for Jakyvion Kemp up the sideline.
Sports
Apopka’s passing game shows growth in 7-on-7s at DeLand
Vinnie Cammarano
June 18, 2026
Wekiva Mustangs celebrate Jaylyn Noel's first interception of the evening.
Sports
Wekiva shows progress at UCF 7-on-7 tournament 
Vinnie Cammarano
June 17, 2026
Blue Darter Athletes on 2026 Spring Signing Day
Sports
Apopka’s 2025-26 sports year brought many highlights 
Vinnie Cammarano
June 11, 2026

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Kamia Brown speaks at the June 19 Hope CommUnity Center forum.
Apopka’s first Orange County election forum draws crowdSarah Merly
June 19, 2026
Mayoral, District 2 candidates discuss affordability, housing, immigration
A rendering shows the planned Floridian Town Center mixed-use development west of State Road 429.
312-unit Floridian Town Center apartment proposal moves through review Teresa Sargeant
June 19, 2026
DRC also examines plans for a Wyld Oaks cell tower, road improvements.
LaVon Bracy Davis
OP-ED: Legislature funds Apopka infrastructureThe Apopka Chief
June 19, 2026
The Florida Legislature has finally finished work on the 2026–2027 state budget after months of committee hearings, budget negotiations and conference talks. Through that process, we were able…
Vladimir Simonovski, public works director and city engineer, will give an update on the Golden Gem reclaimed water facility at the upcoming Wednesday City Commission workshop.
Workshop details Golden Gem reconstruction plans Teresa Sargeant
June 19, 2026
Officials outline pump station construction, West Pond restoration.
Wyld Oaks will sit at the intersection of SR 429 and Kelly Park Road.
Wyld Oaks announces luxury apartment complex partnerSarah Merly
June 18, 2026
Dewfall Hathaway set to begin construction of 325-unit complex this summer
Baked beans
Hooray for Dad… six out of ten adult men in the USA are fathersNancy Thomas
June 18, 2026
This coming Sunday, we celebrate Father’s Day. According to Good Housekeeping Magazine, on July 5, 1908, a father-themed memorial was held by a West Virginia church for the 362 men who were…
Jim Keck
For a variety of fish, cast off the seawallThe Apopka Chief
June 18, 2026
Summer starts this comin’ Sunday on Father’s Day. I think summer’s already started…. if you ask me. Just my opinion, of course!
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Fathers are often last in lineThe Apopka Chief
June 18, 2026
There was never a man more difficult to shop for than my father. He would grin and look happy when a package was handed to him while not…
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