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Maribel Brinkle, president of the Apopka Historical Society, addresses attendees during the "America 250th Celebration: The Beginning" on Wednesday at Apopka City Hall.  
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Apopka kicks off America 250 observance with patriotic presentation 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 1, 2026
Sam Alexis slams down a dunk in his senior season at Apopka.
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Apopka’s Sam Alexis signs NBA Summer League deal 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
July 1, 2026
Time to Train Foundation team and camp participants assemble for a group photo at The Well Activity Center in Apopka.
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Time to Train Athletics foundation opens with youth clinic
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
July 1, 2026
Stuart Bell will become UF's 14th president after serving at the University of Alabama.
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Florida Board of Governors confirms Stuart Bell as UF’s 14th president
Nick Anschultz
Nick Anschultz
July 1, 2026
American flag
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OP-ED: True freedom is not free
Mike Gilland
Mike Gilland
July 1, 2026


Local Living

A red, white and blue dessert
Local Living
Red, White, and Blueberry dessert for Independence Day
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
July 1, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Exercise caution while fishing on Independence Day weekend
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
July 1, 2026
Ice cream
Local Living
Everybody’s favorite for summer: peach ice cream
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
June 23, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Lakes and rivers low at start of summer
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
June 23, 2026
Baked beans
Local Living
Hooray for Dad… six out of ten adult men in the USA are fathers
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
June 18, 2026


Business

Waters Car Wash has 28 locations across Florida.
Business
Waters Car Wash to offer $2.50 sale to celebrate Independence Day
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 30, 2026
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


Government & Politics

Sports

Sam Alexis slams down a dunk in his senior season at Apopka.
Sports
Apopka’s Sam Alexis signs NBA Summer League deal 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
July 1, 2026
Time to Train Foundation team and camp participants assemble for a group photo at The Well Activity Center in Apopka.
Sports
Time to Train Athletics foundation opens with youth clinic
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
July 1, 2026
Amar'e Wilson dribbles past his defender for a drive to the rack.
Sports
Apopka basketball builds chemistry at Team Camp
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 25, 2026
Eric Nichols dribbles at the wing as he looks for an open man in front of coach Lubin.
Sports
Wekiva Basketball shows out at Buffalo Team Camp 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 24, 2026
Jordan Childs steps through the mound and winds back a pitch.
Sports
Apopka Major All-Stars fight through finish in final game
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
June 23, 2026

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Maribel Brinkle, president of the Apopka Historical Society, addresses attendees during the "America 250th Celebration: The Beginning" on Wednesday at Apopka City Hall.  
Apopka kicks off America 250 observance with patriotic presentation Teresa Sargeant
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July 1, 2026
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Volunteers present history of 13 colonies, founding fathers and influential figures.
Sam Alexis slams down a dunk in his senior season at Apopka.
Apopka’s Sam Alexis signs NBA Summer League deal Vinnie Cammarano
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July 1, 2026
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Time to Train Foundation team and camp participants assemble for a group photo at The Well Activity Center in Apopka.
Time to Train Athletics foundation opens with youth clinicVinnie Cammarano
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July 1, 2026
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Jonathan and Johanne Thompson build up their new foundation
Stuart Bell will become UF's 14th president after serving at the University of Alabama.
Florida Board of Governors confirms Stuart Bell as UF’s 14th presidentNick Anschultz
Nick Anschultz
July 1, 2026
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Bell will assume role effective immediately.
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OP-ED: True freedom is not freeMike Gilland
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July 1, 2026
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The secret sauce to this day is not only that it marks the declaration of independence from England 250 years ago, but also the freedom and liberty…
A red, white and blue dessert
Red, White, and Blueberry dessert for Independence DayNancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
July 1, 2026
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Tomorrow is Independence Day! What a glorious occasion this day is. We fought hard to win our independence from Great Britain 250 years ago.
Jim Keck
Exercise caution while fishing on Independence Day weekendThe Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
July 1, 2026
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Happy Birthday, America! This Saturday will be our 250th year of independence from British rule. I hope you and your family enjoy the celebrations safely here…
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Police Beat: APD issues 98 citations June 21-27The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 1, 2026
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In the period from June 21-27, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,815 calls for service, responded to 31 crashes, issued 98 citations, and made 21 arrests.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Justice used to be partly self-serviceThe Apopka Chief
Jake Vest
June 30, 2026
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Haven is a recidivist. She is one of those curses of the judicial system’s revolving door, repeating her offenses as soon as she is released – systematically…
Waters Car Wash has 28 locations across Florida.
Waters Car Wash to offer $2.50 sale to celebrate Independence DayThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 30, 2026
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Package may be redeemed July 3-31
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