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Blue Darters wave goodbye to the Patriots and their raucous student section
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Apopka survives regional playoff battle in Lake Brantley
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
February 16, 2026
College graduation
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John Bridges Center to host inaugural college, career readiness event
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 16, 2026
All seven candidates competing for three city council seats participated in the candidate forum the Apopka Involved Voters organized on Thursday at Victory Church in Apopka. The candidates are (L to R) Diane Velazquez, incumbent Seat 2 incumbent and Vice Mayor; Malika Harrison, Seat 4 challenger; George “Smitty” Smith, Seat 2 challenger; Yesenia Baron, Seat 4 challenger; Sam Ruth, former city commissioner and Seat 1 challenger; Angela Turner, Seat 2 challenger; and Alexander H. Smith, Seat 1 incumbent. 
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Apopka City Council candidates draw contrasts on growth, accountability 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 16, 2026
With Wekiva down late, Coach Middleton tries to rev his team up for a comeback
Featured News
Wekiva falls in scrappy regional playoff tilt with Lakeland
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
February 14, 2026
Apopka High School students stand on the corner of Maine Avenue and Martin Street, across from their high school, in a walkout event to protest ICE operations.
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AHS students stage walkout to protest ICE
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 14, 2026

Local Living

Chicken breasts
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Baked chicken and deviled crab lead this week’s recipes
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
February 11, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
The bass are bitin’ on the Harris chain
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
February 11, 2026
Rice pudding
Local Living
Easy BBQ, savory grits, and sweet memories in every bite
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
February 5, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks keep biting despite cold temps
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
February 5, 2026
Oysters
Local Living
Old favorites and fresh flavors for the family table
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
January 29, 2026

Business

Captain Jack's Crab House is scheduled to open later this month.
Business
Entrepreneur brings first-of-its-kind Cajun seafood boil to Apopka 
The Apopka Chief
Pedro Rodriguez
February 6, 2026
West Seminole Council leaders pose for a photo at the council's inaugural meeting on Feb. 2.
Business
Seminole County Chamber launches Apopka area council
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 6, 2026
Apopka High School will send two teams to a Feb. 24 biomedical challenge.
Business
Apopka High to send 2 teams to OCPS Biomedical Challenge 
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 21, 2026
Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
Business
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
The Apopka Chief Newspaper
December 31, 2025
Apopka's first food hall, Hall's on Fifth, opened with a May 14 soft opening at 15 E. Fifth St., in the building of the former Hall's Feed Store.
Business
Crave BBQ to open at Hall’s on Fifth
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Blue Darters wave goodbye to the Patriots and their raucous student section
Sports
Apopka survives regional playoff battle in Lake Brantley
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
February 16, 2026
With Wekiva down late, Coach Middleton tries to rev his team up for a comeback
Sports
Wekiva falls in scrappy regional playoff tilt with Lakeland
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
February 14, 2026
Mayor Brian Nelson and Coach Mike MacWhithey cut the ribbon on the Apopka Softball field
Sports
Apopka softball cuts ribbon to open field and season 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
February 12, 2026
Wekiva Mustangs Lukenson Morancy, Isaiah McNish, and Josiah Watson-Greer sign their letters of intent to play college football
Sports
3 Wekiva Mustangs sign to play college football 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
February 11, 2026
Blue Darters talk through the final timeout against East Ridge
Sports
Apopka boys fall to East Ridge but make regional playoffs 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
February 9, 2026

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Blue Darters wave goodbye to the Patriots and their raucous student section
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February 16, 2026
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The fifth-seeded Apopka Blue Darters walked into a hostile gym and walked out with a hard-earned win over fourth-seeded Lake Brantley, advancing to the regional semifinals.  The message…
College graduation
John Bridges Center to host inaugural college, career readiness eventSarah Merly
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February 16, 2026
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Build Your Path scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday
All seven candidates competing for three city council seats participated in the candidate forum the Apopka Involved Voters organized on Thursday at Victory Church in Apopka. The candidates are (L to R) Diane Velazquez, incumbent Seat 2 incumbent and Vice Mayor; Malika Harrison, Seat 4 challenger; George “Smitty” Smith, Seat 2 challenger; Yesenia Baron, Seat 4 challenger; Sam Ruth, former city commissioner and Seat 1 challenger; Angela Turner, Seat 2 challenger; and Alexander H. Smith, Seat 1 incumbent. 
Apopka City Council candidates draw contrasts on growth, accountability Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 16, 2026
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Seven candidates running for three council seats participated in forum.
With Wekiva down late, Coach Middleton tries to rev his team up for a comeback
Wekiva falls in scrappy regional playoff tilt with LakelandVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
February 14, 2026
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Mustangs lose physical battle 62-54 due to turnovers and foul trouble
Apopka High School students stand on the corner of Maine Avenue and Martin Street, across from their high school, in a walkout event to protest ICE operations.
AHS students stage walkout to protest ICETeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 14, 2026
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Walkout one of several throughout nation the same day.
The Griffins pose in front of their new home with representatives from the city of Apopka.
City hosts ribbon-cutting for new homeSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 13, 2026
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Griffin family looks forward to building ‘new memories’
On Wednesday, city officials, employees and consultants open the new Grossenbacher water tank, which can hold up to 1.5 million gallons.
City opens two new water tanksTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 13, 2026
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Impact fees, federal grant fund $10.3M projects.
Attendees lined up outside the auditorium ahead of doors opening at 5 p.m. at the Apopka mayoral debate.
Q&A: Mayoral candidates address public commentSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 13, 2026
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Chief begins four-week policy series
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Been there, done that, but not the way they do itThe Apopka Chief
Jake Vest
February 13, 2026
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The Winter Olympics can be a tough sell in places like Florida, where the freezing point of blood is 48 degrees and “downhill” is a theoretical thing. Skiing and ice hockey can hold our…
From left to right: Jason Bergenske, Lee Corso and Gary Bergenske prepare for Saturday's gala.
Area resident Lee Corso wins Humanitarian AwardSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 12, 2026
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Former ESPN broadcaster to receive award Saturday at Valentine’s gala
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