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Children pose with pumpkins at the festival.
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Rock Springs Elementary fall festival returns
Sarah Merly
November 13, 2026
Mike Gilland
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OP-ED: Take the next step
Mike Gilland
November 13, 2026
The intersection of Park Avenue and East Orange Street near Kit Land Nelson Park is pictured on Friday, Nov. 13.
Featured News
Apopka CRA approves design for Park Avenue pedestrian improvements 
Teresa Sargeant
November 13, 2026
From left to right: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, Apopka Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez and Orange County District 2 Commissioner Mike Crabb pose with the John Anderson Day proclamation.
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Orange County Mayor issues John Anderson Day proclamation
Sarah Merly
November 13, 2026
Jake Vest
Featured News
OP-ED: This crystal ball is at least partly cloudy
The Apopka Chief
November 13, 2026


Local Living

Pork chop
Local Living
We think you’ll love Stir-Fry Pork & Cashews over rice! 
Nancy Thomas
November 12, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
To catch bass, fish early or late in the St. Johns River
The Apopka Chief
November 12, 2026
Veterans Day table setting
Local Living
Who knows what language we would be speaking without our U.S. veterans?
Nancy Thomas
November 6, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Our prayers for rain were answered!
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
To catch fish at first light, use topwater bait along shoreline grass 
The Apopka Chief
October 29, 2026


Business

Tractor Supply Apopka representatives grant the Apopka Police Department a check.
Business
Tractor Supply Co. Apopka donates $250 to Apopka Police Department
Sarah Merly
November 11, 2026
A dual-branded Applebee's/IHOP restaurant features dining areas representing both chains. Florida's first dual-branded location is expected to open in Apopka in December.
Business
Florida’s first dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP to open in Apopka in December 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 11, 2026
The Aspen Dental Apopka team smiles in front of the office, located at 1500 W. Orange Blossom Trail.
Business
Aspen Dental to offer free dental care for veterans on Nov. 7
Sarah Merly
October 23, 2026
Associates in Dermatology’s Apopka office at 531 Wekiva Commons Circle is shown Wednesday, Sept. 30. The dermatology practice has settled a lawsuit alleging its website collected and transmitted visitors’ online data without their consent.
Business
Apopka dermatology practice ensnared amid rash of website lawsuits 
Teresa Sargeant
October 6, 2026
Don Patrón is located at 34 E. Main St.
Business
Don Patrón to introduce nightlife to downtown Apopka 
Sarah Merly
October 1, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Apopka's 2026-27 Varsity Lady Blue Darters basketball team.
Sports
Apopka girls basketball looks to take a step forward
Vinnie Cammarano
November 12, 2026
Wekiva Mustang's 2026-27 girls Varsity basketball team.
Sports
Wekiva girls basketball looks to defend district title
Vinnie Cammarano
November 12, 2026
Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team 2026.
Sports
Wekiva boys basketball chasing unfinished business 
Vinnie Cammarano
November 12, 2026
Apopka's 2026-27 Blue Darters Boys Basketball team
Sports
Apopka boys basketball focused on growth
Vinnie Cammarano
November 12, 2026
Keira Druck surges through her 500-yard freestyle race.
Sports
Druck makes a statement with two bronze medals at state meet
Vinnie Cammarano
November 12, 2026

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Children pose with pumpkins at the festival.
Rock Springs Elementary fall festival returnsSarah Merly
November 13, 2026
School welcomed students, families Thursday
Mike Gilland
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November 13, 2026
Growing up in the 1950s and ‘60s, I remember plenty of times that I witnessed a tightrope performance, and I was always amazed. Most of the…
The intersection of Park Avenue and East Orange Street near Kit Land Nelson Park is pictured on Friday, Nov. 13.
Apopka CRA approves design for Park Avenue pedestrian improvements Teresa Sargeant
November 13, 2026
Project aims to improve safety near Kit Land Nelson Park.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: This crystal ball is at least partly cloudyThe Apopka Chief
November 13, 2026
Charles de Gaulle once famously complained, “how can you govern a country that has 246 different kinds of cheese?” He may have had a point, though his…
Apopka Fire Chief Wil Sanchez speaks during the August 2025 ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fire Station 6.
Apopka moves forward with firefighter pension changes Teresa Sargeant
November 13, 2026
Changes stem from new union contract as funding questions remain.
Matthew’s Hope founder and CEO Scott Billue speaks during a Sept. 24, 2026, town hall meeting at Apopka City Hall.
Apopka CRA explores partnership for homeless resource center Teresa Sargeant
November 13, 2026
Nearly half of Matthew’s Hope’s West Orange County clients are from Apopka.
Apopka's 2026-27 Varsity Lady Blue Darters basketball team.
Apopka girls basketball looks to take a step forwardVinnie Cammarano
November 12, 2026
Lady Darters return six players and add size as they aim for improvement 
Wekiva Mustang's 2026-27 girls Varsity basketball team.
Wekiva girls basketball looks to defend district titleVinnie Cammarano
November 12, 2026
Lady Mustangs bring in four transfers while building on last season's 17-win campaign
Pork chop
We think you’ll love Stir-Fry Pork & Cashews over rice! Nancy Thomas
November 12, 2026
Southern Living’s Stir-Fry Pork and Cashews is delicious served over hot, steamy rice. And in addition to being very tasty, this dish (in moderation) may be…
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