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Jake Vest
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OP-ED: Why do I have to foot this ‘medical’ bill?
The Apopka Chief
August 11, 2026
Orange County Clerk of Courts office building
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Orange County Clerk of Courts encourages residents to search unclaimed check list 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 11, 2026
Business and community leaders tour the Wyld Oaks development in August 2025. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled Wednesday to review the first construction site plan submittal for an approximately 600-foot extension of Road C within the development.
Featured News
DRC to review road extension plans within Wyld Oaks 
Teresa Sargeant
August 11, 2026
Coaches and Campers gather for a group picture at the Back 2 School Camp.
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Coach Mark Washington’s Back 2 School Camp
Vinnie Cammarano
August 11, 2026
The Twin Fountains Commercial property, outlined in red, covers approximately 5.09 acres east of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road. The Apopka Planning Commission is scheduled Tuesday to consider a proposal to change the property’s future land-use designation from Residential Very Low Suburban to Mixed-Use. 
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Apopka Planning Commission to elect vice chair, discuss development code 
Teresa Sargeant
August 10, 2026


Local Living

A chocolate pie
Local Living
The chocolate lovers in your life will adore this pie
Nancy Thomas
August 11, 2026
Baked potato
Local Living
Paper bag chicken and baked potatoes in countertop oven
Nancy Thomas
August 6, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
More rain needed as fall fishing season draws near
The Apopka Chief
August 4, 2026
Chili
Local Living
Forgo that trip to the pokey and try our Jail-House Chili
Nancy Thomas
July 30, 2026
A group of birds gather on Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
Local Living
7 things to know before visiting Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Josh Peterson
July 29, 2026


Business

Dunkin' Donuts offers both hot and iced coffees.
Business
Dunkin’ Donuts to celebrate National Drive-Thru Day with giveaways
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 22, 2026
Azalea Veterinary Clinic is located at 2050 Plymouth Sorrento Road, Suite 100.
Business
Azalea Veterinary Clinic opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
July 15, 2026
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
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
May 8, 2026
Business
Business community celebrates ‘Women in Leadership’ with event 
Teresa Sargeant
May 6, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Coaches and Campers gather for a group picture at the Back 2 School Camp.
Sports
Coach Mark Washington’s Back 2 School Camp
Vinnie Cammarano
August 11, 2026
Coach Sarah Egbers in a game at Edgewater last season.
Sports
Apopka volleyball flies into 2026 season
Vinnie Cammarano
August 6, 2026
Coach Heather Lorenz instructing proper kill form as Isabella Espada sets her teammate.
Sports
Wekiva volleyball prepares for 2026 season
Vinnie Cammarano
August 6, 2026
Apopka 13u player catches a swing pass and runs up the field.
Sports
Apopka Pop Warner 2026 season ahead 
Vinnie Cammarano
August 6, 2026
Kevin Roberts (L) and Kingston Shaw (R) present checks to give back to Apopka Pop Warner.
Sports
Division I athletes give back to Apopka Pop Warner 
Vinnie Cammarano
August 4, 2026

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Jake Vest
OP-ED: Why do I have to foot this ‘medical’ bill?The Apopka Chief
August 11, 2026
Several years ago I had so much trouble with my left foot that I had to hop to the bathroom first thing in the morning. This discomforted me,…
A chocolate pie
The chocolate lovers in your life will adore this pieNancy Thomas
August 11, 2026
As for Mrs. Meggett’s Chocolate Cream Pie, she says, “The chocolate lovers in your life will adore this pie. The light filling benefits from a night in…
Business and community leaders tour the Wyld Oaks development in August 2025. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled Wednesday to review the first construction site plan submittal for an approximately 600-foot extension of Road C within the development.
DRC to review road extension plans within Wyld Oaks Teresa Sargeant
August 11, 2026
Other agenda items include a special exception, subdivision revisions.
Coaches and Campers gather for a group picture at the Back 2 School Camp.
Coach Mark Washington’s Back 2 School CampVinnie Cammarano
August 11, 2026
Washington and company motivate campers ahead of the school year.
The Twin Fountains Commercial property, outlined in red, covers approximately 5.09 acres east of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road. The Apopka Planning Commission is scheduled Tuesday to consider a proposal to change the property’s future land-use designation from Residential Very Low Suburban to Mixed-Use. 
Apopka Planning Commission to elect vice chair, discuss development code Teresa Sargeant
August 10, 2026
Commission also set to consider three land-use, special-exception requests.
Loaves & Fishes staff and volunteers celebrate the results of the Apopka nonprofit's annual March Match Madness fundraiser in 2025. Director Lory Reeves said she reviewed Florida's updated nonprofit corporation law and forwarded information about the changes to the organization's board of directors.
Florida nonprofit law prompts organizations to review governance practices Teresa Sargeant
August 10, 2026
Updated state law took effect July 1, prompting reviews of governing documents.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina speaks at podium during OCPS back-to-school news conference at Lake Nona High School
OCPS outlines e-bike rules, safety measures ahead of new school yearTeresa Sargeant
August 7, 2026
Vazquez gives update on union negotiations, declining enrollment
Hector Raul Cartagena; Bryan Nelson 
Apopka man accused of threatening former mayor found competent to proceed Teresa Sargeant
August 7, 2026
Pretrial conference scheduled for Sept. 2; trial scheduled for Oct. 19. 
Coach Sarah Egbers in a game at Edgewater last season.
Apopka volleyball flies into 2026 seasonVinnie Cammarano
August 6, 2026
Coaches Brian Mater and Sarah Egbers eager for a winning season
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