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J.C. Derrick
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OP-ED: Don’t stop at thanking a veteran on Veterans Day
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2026
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Apopka police arrest 30, issue 33 citations Oct. 25-31
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 6, 2026
Jake Vest
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OP-ED: We were soldiers once—but it wasn’t our idea
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2026
The rental property at 718 S. Park Ave., photographed Thursday, was the subject of a $30,000 code enforcement settlement unanimously approved by the Apopka City Commission on Wednesday.
Featured News
Apopka City Commission reverses decision, approves $30K code enforcement settlement 
Teresa Sargeant
November 5, 2026
John Gill
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OP-ED: Now hiring? People with developmental disabilities are ready to work 
The Apopka Chief
November 5, 2026


Local Living

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
Sliders
Local Living
Gee whiz! It’s almost Halloween… let’s have sliders to celebrate!
Nancy Thomas
October 29, 2026
A chicken and rice dish
Local Living
Ready for a one-pot meal that originated in West Africa?
Sarah Merly
October 23, 2026


Business

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
The IHOP restaurant on U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka is expected to temporarily close beginning Oct. 4 for renovations.
Business
Apopka IHOP to close temporarily for renovations  
Teresa Sargeant
September 25, 2026
David Pineda holds out a ham sample during opening day.
Business
New Publix opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
September 24, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Croix Nelthropp dribbles the ball up the court.
Sports
Central Florida Prep opens basketball history in inaugural game
Vinnie Cammarano
November 5, 2026
Marcus Young superman dives on the loose football and recovers it in enemy territory.
Sports
Apopka dismantles Timber Creek 49-14
Vinnie Cammarano
November 4, 2026
Keira Druck dives in the water for her 500-yard freestyle race.
Sports
Local swimmers compete in the FHSAA regional meet
Vinnie Cammarano
November 3, 2026
Ayden Lowman gets hit out of bounds while attempting to dive for the end zone.
Sports
Apopka 12U falls in Mid-Florida championship
Vinnie Cammarano
November 3, 2026
Blue Darter and Mustang lines face off.
Sports
Apopka shuts out Wekiva for fourth straight Mayor’s Cup victory
Vinnie Cammarano
October 31, 2026

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Veterans Day table setting
Who knows what language we would be speaking without our U.S. veterans?Nancy Thomas
November 6, 2026
In honor of all U.S. military veterans, we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11 this year. Many of our veterans just happen to have fond memories…
Jim Keck
Our prayers for rain were answered!The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2026
Hello Folks, Well, we prayed for rain, and - boy, oh boy - did we ever get our prayers answered! I believe it’s about time to slow…
J.C. Derrick
OP-ED: Don’t stop at thanking a veteran on Veterans DayThe Apopka Chief
November 6, 2026
I sometimes tell people that the atomic bomb saved my life. And I’m only half joking. In 1945, my 18-year-old maternal grandfather was stationed on Okinawa,…
police beat logo
Apopka police arrest 30, issue 33 citations Oct. 25-31The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from October 25-31, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,538 calls for service, responded to 44 crashes, issued 33 citations, and made 30…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: We were soldiers once—but it wasn’t our ideaThe Apopka Chief
November 6, 2026
The U.S. Army and my 19-year-old self had two things in common. Neither of us was enthusiastic about the idea of me being a soldier; and…
The rental property at 718 S. Park Ave., photographed Thursday, was the subject of a $30,000 code enforcement settlement unanimously approved by the Apopka City Commission on Wednesday.
Apopka City Commission reverses decision, approves $30K code enforcement settlement Teresa Sargeant
November 5, 2026
Concerns raised over lengthy violations at 718 S. Park Ave. 
John Gill
OP-ED: Now hiring? People with developmental disabilities are ready to work The Apopka Chief
November 5, 2026
The value of having a job encompasses far more than a paycheck; it’s a declaration of purpose, structure and independence. And for those with developmental disabilities,…
Croix Nelthropp dribbles the ball up the court.
Central Florida Prep opens basketball history in inaugural gameVinnie Cammarano
November 5, 2026
Mariners fall to Apopka Christian Academy, 44-20, in first high school game
The Emerson Park entrance at the intersection of Ocoee Apopka Road and Alston Bay Boulevard.
Park Square wins judgment in Emerson Park road-cost lawsuit Teresa Sargeant
November 5, 2026
Developer owes no share of public-road upgrades, judge rules.
Marcus Young superman dives on the loose football and recovers it in enemy territory.
Apopka dismantles Timber Creek 49-14Vinnie Cammarano
November 4, 2026
Blue Darters score 35 points in the second half
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