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Tanner Adams tosses his bat to the dugout after working a walk in the first inning.
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Apopka Little League’s Littlest All-Star start tournament
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 11, 2026
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Police Beat: APD issues 65 citations May 31 – June 6
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 11, 2026
The UF Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Dr. Stuart Bell as the university's 14th president, subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors.
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UF Trustees unanimously pick Dr. Stuart Bell president-elect
Nick Anschultz
Nick Anschultz
June 11, 2026
Officials cut the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange in April. The project is part of the Shoppes at East Shore development, where a proposed 7-Eleven is under review by the Development Review Committee.
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Proposed 7-Eleven for Shoppes at East Shore remains under review 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 10, 2026
The Apopka City Commissioner, seen here at a May meeting, approved on Wednesday the disposal of surplus property, including a firefighter training trailer discussed in connection with the 2022 death of firefighter Austin Duran.
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Planning Commission chair resigns, says critics wrongly blamed board for city’s growth issues 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 10, 2026


Local Living

Jim Keck
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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
Iced tea
Local Living
Southern classics and global flavors to explore
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
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

Tanner Adams tosses his bat to the dugout after working a walk in the first inning.
Sports
Apopka Little League’s Littlest All-Star 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
Channing Crawford prepares to swing at a pitch.
Sports
Apopka Little League All-Stars set 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 4, 2026
Coach Tino and Lorelei Mojzisek high five
Sports
Apopka soccer coach pursues next career step
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026

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The UF Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Dr. Stuart Bell as the university's 14th president, subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors.
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Officials cut the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange in April. The project is part of the Shoppes at East Shore development, where a proposed 7-Eleven is under review by the Development Review Committee.
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The Apopka City Commissioner, seen here at a May meeting, approved on Wednesday the disposal of surplus property, including a firefighter training trailer discussed in connection with the 2022 death of firefighter Austin Duran.
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Gusler served on board for eight years.
Players head to the practice field for the open field, 7 on 7 part of Tuesdays workout.
Building back the culture of Apopka footballVinnie Cammarano
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Neeson aims for payback this season with a young group
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At the time of writing this column, I am winding down a whirlwind of an eventful week from Tallahassee. Not long after the Florida Legislature passed…
County commissioners are expected to review public feedback on a proposed stormwater utility fee later this month. Pictured is Building A of the John H. Bridges Community Center, where county officials held a stormwater utility fee community meeting Monday.
Orange County considers stormwater utility fee for unincorporated properties Teresa Sargeant
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Public feedback to help shape proposal before commissioners decide.
City documents show the 1.16-acre parcel outlined in red along Kelly Park Road that is proposed for annexation into the city of Apopka for future commercial development.  
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Commission approves first reading for commercial parcel.
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