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Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta addresses residents about employment opportunities during Hope Community Center's Thursday town hall at the Apopka Community Center.
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Apopka town hall focuses on jobs, wages, economic opportunities 
Teresa Sargeant
October 30, 2026
A proposed site plan shows the layout of the 16-unit Villas at Wekiva development at 734 Piedmont-Wekiwa Road. Site plan by Enrique A. Torrens.
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Villas at Wekiva plans need revisions before third review
Teresa Sargeant
October 30, 2026
Marla Singleton stands in the center of a Village Music Circle in New Mexico.
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Local music nonprofit to celebrate 10th anniversary with Nov. 13 community festival
Sarah Merly
October 29, 2026
From left to right: Ralph Groves, James Pericola and Joe Strada
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Groves, Pericola, Strada race for HD11 at polls
Sarah Merly
October 29, 2026
J.C. Derrick
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OP-ED: Increasing costs put squeeze on local news
The Apopka Chief
October 29, 2026


Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
To catch fish at first light, use topwater bait along shoreline grass 
The Apopka Chief
October 29, 2026
Sliders
Local Living
Gee whiz! It’s almost Halloween… let’s have sliders to celebrate!
Nancy Thomas
October 29, 2026
A chicken and rice dish
Local Living
Ready for a one-pot meal that originated in West Africa?
Sarah Merly
October 23, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Cooler weather, full moon raise anglers’ hopes
Sarah Merly
October 23, 2026
Rice and beans
Local Living
The weather is cooling down; time for red beans and rice
Sarah Merly
October 16, 2026


Business

The Aspen Dental Apopka team smiles in front of the office, located at 1500 W. Orange Blossom Trail.
Business
Aspen Dental to offer free dental care for veterans on Nov. 7
Sarah Merly
October 23, 2026
Associates in Dermatology’s Apopka office at 531 Wekiva Commons Circle is shown Wednesday, Sept. 30. The dermatology practice has settled a lawsuit alleging its website collected and transmitted visitors’ online data without their consent.
Business
Apopka dermatology practice ensnared amid rash of website lawsuits 
Teresa Sargeant
October 6, 2026
Don Patrón is located at 34 E. Main St.
Business
Don Patrón to introduce nightlife to downtown Apopka 
Sarah Merly
October 1, 2026
The IHOP restaurant on U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka is expected to temporarily close beginning Oct. 4 for renovations.
Business
Apopka IHOP to close temporarily for renovations  
Teresa Sargeant
September 25, 2026
David Pineda holds out a ham sample during opening day.
Business
New Publix opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
September 24, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Coach Mark Washington and his Central Florida Prep team ahead of the season.
Sports
Central Florida Prep launches inaugural basketball season
Vinnie Cammarano
October 29, 2026
Owen Ancona hits his ball out of a bunker.
Sports
Apopka boys golf closes season at district tournament 
Vinnie Cammarano
October 28, 2026
Nyzier Collington Mosses a Lake Mary defender for a touchdown.
Sports
Apopka football goes through devastating loss at Lake Mary
Vinnie Cammarano
October 24, 2026
Reshard Ricketts looks for running room in the first quarter of Wekiva's game against Evans Friday night at Mustang Field.
Sports
Wekiva falls to Evans 59-7, looks ahead to Mayor’s Cup
JC Derrick
October 24, 2026
Apopka Blue Darters pregame prayer.
Sports
Stirring homecoming victory illustrates dramatic Blue Darter football improvement
Vinnie Cammarano
October 22, 2026

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Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta addresses residents about employment opportunities during Hope Community Center's Thursday town hall at the Apopka Community Center.
Apopka town hall focuses on jobs, wages, economic opportunities Teresa Sargeant
October 30, 2026
City has 98 job openings as organizers plan next steps.
A proposed site plan shows the layout of the 16-unit Villas at Wekiva development at 734 Piedmont-Wekiwa Road. Site plan by Enrique A. Torrens.
Villas at Wekiva plans need revisions before third reviewTeresa Sargeant
October 30, 2026
DRC seeks planning and engineering revisions for 16-unit project
Marla Singleton stands in the center of a Village Music Circle in New Mexico.
Local music nonprofit to celebrate 10th anniversary with Nov. 13 community festivalSarah Merly
October 29, 2026
Founder Marla Singleton shares the story of Drums in Recovery
From left to right: Ralph Groves, James Pericola and Joe Strada
Groves, Pericola, Strada race for HD11 at pollsSarah Merly
October 29, 2026
Winner to replace retiring congressman Daniel Webster
J.C. Derrick
OP-ED: Increasing costs put squeeze on local newsThe Apopka Chief
October 29, 2026
As the 2026 election arrives, affordability is a major campaign issue. From gasoline to health insurance to tomatoes, increasing costs are putting pressure on every American. Unfortunately,…
Two carved jack-o'-lanterns glowing at night
6 ways to have Halloween fun this weekendJosh Peterson
October 29, 2026
Haunt the Hall's, trunk-or-treat, a lakefront party and a City Hall light show, plus two DIY ideas for Apopka families this Halloween weekend
Jim Keck
To catch fish at first light, use topwater bait along shoreline grass The Apopka Chief
October 29, 2026
Hello Folks, It was a little tough out there this past weekend. The wind was just brutal on our lakes, and it kept a lot of folks…
Sliders
Gee whiz! It’s almost Halloween… let’s have sliders to celebrate!Nancy Thomas
October 29, 2026
To start off your Halloween evening tomorrow, we have a recipe from FoodNetwork.com for Spicy Juicy Lucy-fer Sliders, made with ground beef, pepper jack cheese, onions,…
Apopka human resources director Patton resignsTeresa Sargeant
October 29, 2026
City anticipates naming replacement soon; reason for departure remains unclear
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Police Beat: Apopka police arrest 35, issue 74 citations Oct. 18-24The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from October 18-24, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,624 calls for service, responded to 44 crashes, issued 74 citations, and made 35…
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