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From left to right: GFWC Apopka Woman's Club president Diane Harrison, scholarship chair Saudi Ellis, Edith Tavera, Ariana Serami Obregon, Gabrielle Robinson, Kendall Walker and Elizabeth Marshall
Featured News
Apopka Woman’s Club awards 5 scholarships to area students
Sarah Merly
May 13, 2026
On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial at this stage of an expansion to Gospel Centered Church (pictured) on Rock Springs Road due to unresolved staff comments.
Featured News
Apopka city staff recommends denial for major church expansion 
Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
Reflecting on nearly eight years in office, former Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore said transportation connectivity, infrastructure coordination and conservation planning remain among the region’s biggest unfinished challenges.
Featured News
Moore reflects on public service, unfinished projects after mayoral loss 
Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
Orange Audubon Society will host a Saturday fundraiser to raise money for construction of the nature and events center at Apopka Birding Park, shown here in a conceptual rendering.
Featured News
Orange Audubon fundraiser to support Birding Park set for Saturday 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
May 12, 2026
Jes Farnsworth will perform at Stephie's 7-10 p.m. May 22 before leaving for the tour.
Featured News
Apopka guitarist to join Metallica legend on tour
Sarah Merly
May 12, 2026

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Lake levels remain very low even after rain
The Apopka Chief
May 13, 2026
Roasted carrots
Local Living
Taking the pressure off evening meals
Nancy Thomas
May 12, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Don’t run aground getting to those fish!
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2026
Biscuits
Local Living
Happy Mother’s Day to all you Moms out there!
Nancy Thomas
May 5, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
The shellcrackers are bedding, and they are biting 
The Apopka Chief
April 30, 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
May 8, 2026
Business
Business community celebrates ‘Women in Leadership’ with event 
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
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
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
April 20, 2026

Government & Politics

Sports

Nyzier Collington snags a full-extension, leaping one-handed catch.
Sports
Apopka football opens season with Blue and White game
Vinnie Cammarano
May 12, 2026
Mandy Zheng clears the first high jump in the state final.
Sports
2 Apopka track athletes compete in state meet 
Vinnie Cammarano
May 11, 2026
Xia Scott prepares to hand off the baton to Te'Ariel Harley for the second leg of the 4x100m relay race
Sports
Wekiva track medals at the state meet
Vinnie Cammarano
May 11, 2026
Sydney Bartkin makes a catch while running forward in center field.
Sports
Apopka softball stunned in regional quarterfinal
Vinnie Cammarano
May 8, 2026
Elijah Jean wins Male Student-Athlete of the year, Avery MeGargee wins female student-athlete of the year, Nathaniel Ellis wins Max Purcell Award
Sports
Wekiva honors three student athletes
Vinnie Cammarano
May 6, 2026

More News

Jim Keck
Lake levels remain very low even after rainThe Apopka Chief
May 13, 2026
Even with the rain this week, we STILL need more, folks! Please keep prayin’ for more rain, because our lakes are really gettin’ low! Lake Monroe and Lake Jesup are extremely low, so be careful if you plan on fishin’ out there.
From left to right: GFWC Apopka Woman's Club president Diane Harrison, scholarship chair Saudi Ellis, Edith Tavera, Ariana Serami Obregon, Gabrielle Robinson, Kendall Walker and Elizabeth Marshall
Apopka Woman’s Club awards 5 scholarships to area studentsSarah Merly
May 13, 2026
Scholarships funded by Apopka Art & Foliage Festival proceeds
On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial at this stage of an expansion to Gospel Centered Church (pictured) on Rock Springs Road due to unresolved staff comments.
Apopka city staff recommends denial for major church expansion Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
Short DRC meeting includes site storage upgrades, Father’s Day concert.
Reflecting on nearly eight years in office, former Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore said transportation connectivity, infrastructure coordination and conservation planning remain among the region’s biggest unfinished challenges.
Moore reflects on public service, unfinished projects after mayoral loss Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
Former county commissioner reflects on transportation, conservation and unfinished work as District 2 seat remains vacant.
Firefighters respond to a vehicle fire involving a truck on May 7 along East Semoran Boulevard.
Orange County Fire Rescue respond to vehicle fire involving truck Teresa Sargeant
May 12, 2026
No injuries were reported, no one transported from scene.
Jes Farnsworth will perform at Stephie's 7-10 p.m. May 22 before leaving for the tour.
Apopka guitarist to join Metallica legend on tourSarah Merly
May 12, 2026
Last Stephie’s concert before tour set for May 22
Roasted carrots
Taking the pressure off evening mealsNancy Thomas
May 12, 2026
Delish.com says, “We’re going back to the basics with this perfectly simple side dish: all you need is salt, pepper, and olive oil to make perfectly tender, caramelized carrots.“
Nyzier Collington snags a full-extension, leaping one-handed catch.
Apopka football opens season with Blue and White gameVinnie Cammarano
May 12, 2026
Collington shines as Apopka offense flashes potential ahead of Tavares
Mandy Zheng clears the first high jump in the state final.
2 Apopka track athletes compete in state meet Vinnie Cammarano
May 11, 2026
Davis, Zheng represent Apopka in Jacksonville
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