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Ava Millspaugh releases a pitch in the first inning against Innovation
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Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
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Attendees of last year's resource fair gather at Trustco Bank's table.
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Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
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The Parkinson's Initiative includes group exercise sessions that aim to improve movement.
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The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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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.
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Teresa Sargeant
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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.  
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Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
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Taco Tuesday
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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
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Dumplings, casserole and a table full of comfort
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Nancy Thomas
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Jim Keck
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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

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
Jaison Harris rises up to stuff a one on one attempt with a Lion
Sports
Wekiva boys water polo reaches regional quarterfinals
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April 16, 2026

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The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is located at 2725 S. Binion Rd.
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Apopka explores proposed trail link across S.R. 429 Teresa Sargeant
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Last weekend was another beautiful example of how lucky we are to live in this community. Both of our high schools hosted events for the community to…
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