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In this 2025 file photo, signs posted at the Ponkan and Vick roads intersection advertise public meetings for the Paulucci Acres development.
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Paulucci Acres, proposed charter school headline Wednesday DRC agenda 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 21, 2026
Makayla Bell takes a reception across the middle and into open space after making defenders miss en route to a touchdown
Featured News
Wekiva flag steamrolls South Lake in district playoff 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 21, 2026
Nick Anderson, the Orlando Magic’s first-ever draft pick in 1989, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
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Nick Anderson is keynote speaker at Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 20, 2026
Ava Millspaugh releases a pitch in the first inning against Innovation
Featured News
Apopka softball wins 11th straight on Teacher Impact Night
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 20, 2026
Attendees of last year's resource fair gather at Trustco Bank's table.
Featured News
Community open house to arrive at John Bridges Center
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 20, 2026

Local Living

Taco Tuesday
Local Living
Taco Tuesday and beyond: cheesy, savory and sweet
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
April 15, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers on the beds, and the bass are biting
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 14, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers bite big in Lake Kissimmee
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 9, 2026
Chicken and dumplings
Local Living
Dumplings, casserole and a table full of comfort
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
April 9, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Fish continue to bite, despite lack of rain
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 3, 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
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
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon at O2B Kids' ribbon-cutting ceremony in the playground.
Business
O2B Kids to open Apopka location Jan. 5
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Makayla Bell takes a reception across the middle and into open space after making defenders miss en route to a touchdown
Sports
Wekiva flag steamrolls South Lake in district playoff 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 21, 2026
Ava Millspaugh releases a pitch in the first inning against Innovation
Sports
Apopka softball wins 11th straight on Teacher Impact Night
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 20, 2026
Nathan White, Quintin Daffron, and Caden McGatha rise up in unison for a block
Sports
Apopka volleyball sweeps Olympia on senior night
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
Jez Hamrick slides in safely to third base in the seventh inning against Lake Mary
Sports
Apopka baseball falls in district semifinal, 8-4
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
Blue Darter Athletes on 2026 Spring Signing Day
Sports
16 Apopka athletes sign college letters of intent
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026

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In this 2025 file photo, signs posted at the Ponkan and Vick roads intersection advertise public meetings for the Paulucci Acres development.
Paulucci Acres, proposed charter school headline Wednesday DRC agenda Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 21, 2026
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Housing, industry and land use items return for review as development moves through next phases.
Makayla Bell takes a reception across the middle and into open space after making defenders miss en route to a touchdown
Wekiva flag steamrolls South Lake in district playoff Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 21, 2026
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Antrum and Bell power Mustangs through quarterfinal
Nick Anderson, the Orlando Magic’s first-ever draft pick in 1989, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
Nick Anderson is keynote speaker at Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 20, 2026
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Anderson was first-ever draft pick of Orlando Magic in 1989.
Ava Millspaugh releases a pitch in the first inning against Innovation
Apopka softball wins 11th straight on Teacher Impact NightVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 20, 2026
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Blue Darters mercy Innovation in another three-inning game
Attendees of last year's resource fair gather at Trustco Bank's table.
Community open house to arrive at John Bridges CenterSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 20, 2026
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Event scheduled for May 6
The Parkinson's Initiative includes group exercise sessions that aim to improve movement.
AdventHealth University to launch Parkinson’s program in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 20, 2026
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Program to start this summer at Hope Clinic
A SunRail train travels along an existing rail corridor in Maitland, near a signalized crossing. While the system serves parts of Central Florida, Apopka remains outside current rail expansion priorities.
Rail to Apopka remains unfunded despite long-range plans Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 20, 2026
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Officials cite cost, shifting priorities as barriers to SunRail expansion.
The Florida Department of Transportation District 5 awarded the city a “Flash Award” city won an award for responding to a signal failure at U.S. 441 and Park Avenue.  
FDOT awards city for response to signal failure Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
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City staff recognized for efforts at U.S. 441/Park Avenue.  
The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is located at 2725 S. Binion Rd.
UF education center hosts agricultural conference in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 17, 2026
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Experts talk federal, state policy
Mayor Bryan Nelson said the timing of a potential trail connection could align with available funding sources including state conservation programs.
Apopka explores proposed trail link across S.R. 429 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
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Early-stage concept could align with available funding sources.
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