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Wekiva Mustangs celebrate Jaylyn Noel's first interception of the evening.
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Wekiva shows progress at UCF 7-on-7 tournament 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 17, 2026
Commissioner Nadia Anderson, former Mayor Bryan Nelson and plaintiff William J. McLeod (L to R)
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Anderson, Nelson deposed in residency lawsuit 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 17, 2026
From left to right: legal clerk Lesbia Toruño, Mainstreet Daily News community partnership manager Janalyn Peppel, and Joey Ricketson pose for the camera.
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Longtime Chief staffer dies of liver cancer
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 17, 2026
Surrounded by birthday decorations and cupcakes arranged to spell “105,” Deaconess Jennell Payne Simmons, center, celebrates her 105th birthday June 12 at Solaris Healthcare Apopka. 
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Jennell Payne Simmons celebrates 105th birthday 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 17, 2026
Reverend Gerard Moss of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church delivers the eulogy for Specialist Mariyah Collington.
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Apopka gathers to honor fallen soldier
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 17, 2026


Local Living

Stuffed peppers
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Recipes to make your soul sing
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
June 12, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Panfishin is on fire in most of our lakes 
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
June 11, 2026
Creamy Southern Mac n' Cheese
Local Living
Double Down on this Delicious Corn Dish 
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
June 4, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Bass fishin’ after shellcracker season
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
June 3, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Bass schooling like crazy as temperatures warm
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
May 27, 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

Wekiva Mustangs celebrate Jaylyn Noel's first interception of the evening.
Sports
Wekiva shows progress at UCF 7-on-7 tournament 
Vinnie Cammarano
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
Vinnie Cammarano
June 11, 2026
Tanner Adams tosses his bat to the dugout after working a walk in the first inning.
Sports
Apopka Little League’s Littlest All-Stars start tournament
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 11, 2026
Players head to the practice field for the open field, 7 on 7 part of Tuesdays workout.
Sports
Building back the culture of Apopka football
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 10, 2026
Olympic Rings
Sports
Olympic Q-Series is coming to Orlando 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 4, 2026

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Wekiva Mustangs celebrate Jaylyn Noel's first interception of the evening.
Wekiva shows progress at UCF 7-on-7 tournament Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 17, 2026
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Mustangs show chemistry on offense and leadership on defense
Commissioner Nadia Anderson, former Mayor Bryan Nelson and plaintiff William J. McLeod (L to R)
Anderson, Nelson deposed in residency lawsuit Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 17, 2026
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Attorneys say case now moves toward possible trial.
From left to right: legal clerk Lesbia Toruño, Mainstreet Daily News community partnership manager Janalyn Peppel, and Joey Ricketson pose for the camera.
Longtime Chief staffer dies of liver cancerSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 17, 2026
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Joseph Ricketson, former publisher’s son, served for 25 years
Surrounded by birthday decorations and cupcakes arranged to spell “105,” Deaconess Jennell Payne Simmons, center, celebrates her 105th birthday June 12 at Solaris Healthcare Apopka. 
Jennell Payne Simmons celebrates 105th birthday The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 17, 2026
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Apopka resident honored for decades of service as a foster grandparent, crossing guard and church leader.
Reverend Gerard Moss of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church delivers the eulogy for Specialist Mariyah Collington.
Apopka gathers to honor fallen soldierSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 17, 2026
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Mariyah Collington was a member of St. Paul AME in Apopka.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez addresses the media at the Tuesday press conference at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center in Orlando as School Board members Angie Gallo (District 1) and Vicki-Elaine Felder (District 5) and School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs (L to R) watch.
OCPS seeks referendum renewal, citing rising healthcare costs, funding pressures Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 16, 2026
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Voters to decide the one-mill referendum Nov. 3.
The AAMCO automotive repair shop at 1009 E. Semoran Blvd. in Apopka recently changed ownership after more than two decades under longtime ownership. The business, one of the franchise’s top-performing locations nationwide by revenue, will continue operating under the AAMCO brand with its existing staff. 
Longtime Apopka AAMCO sold to local owner-operator Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 16, 2026
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Sale highlights city's investment in small-business sector, Millenia Partners associate says.
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Police Beat: APD issues 74 citations June 7-13The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 16, 2026
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In the period from June 7-13, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,677 calls for service, responded to 47 crashes, issued 74 citations, and made 32 arrests.
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.
Apopka City Commission to hear update on crippled Golden Gem facility Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 15, 2026
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City has allocated $15 million for project.
The Apopka Community Center, home of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147, is scheduled to serve as the starting point for the Apopka Juneteenth parade Saturday, June 20. 
Apopka to celebrate Juneteenth with parade and community festival Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 15, 2026
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City Commission to consider road closures for June 20 event.
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