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Police Beat: APD arrests 27 Dec. 28-Jan. 3The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from December 28, 2025-January 3, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,640 calls for service, responded to 25 crashes, issued 77 citations, and made 27 arrests.
The fishin’ is great, so let’s go catch ’emThe Apopka Chief
Happy New Year to each and every one of you! And, we are off to the some great fishin' in 2026. The fishin' this year is off to a great start so far, and…
Lowcountry comfort in chicken perloo and Savannah red riceNancy Thomas
Mrs. Meggett has a recipe for Chicken Perloo. She says, “Many of the one-pot rice dishes in the Lowcountry and the South can trace their origins back…
LYNX service changes to affect Apopkans Sarah Merly
Service hours decreased, Fern Park service discontinued
Apopka and Wekiva marching bands perform in London and LouisianaSarah Merly
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MLK Parade organizers invite area to celebrate King Teresa Sargeant
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