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Jalen Parmely carries a handoff to the right.
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New Darters in the Flock
Vinnie Cammarano
August 21, 2026
Chamber gala tickets Recipients of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 annual awards gather for a group photo during last year’s celebration at The Highland Manor. The chamber has opened ticket sales for its 113th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Gala, scheduled for Dec. 1.
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Apopka Chamber opens ticket sales for awards gala 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 21, 2026
A typical Steinhatchee River scene
Featured News
Florida Finds: Steinhatchee offers a place for sunsets, scalloping and slowing down
The Apopka Chief
August 21, 2026
Jake Vest
Featured News
OP-ED: Nobody ever said it would be all smooth sailing
The Apopka Chief
August 21, 2026
Nurse practitioner Windy Purtlebaugh speaks with an attendee at a recent talk she delivered on strokes and heat stroke.
Featured News
Aging Matters: Hot summer days are a problem for the elderly 
The Apopka Chief
August 21, 2026


Local Living

A typical Steinhatchee River scene
Local Living
Florida Finds: Steinhatchee offers a place for sunsets, scalloping and slowing down
The Apopka Chief
August 21, 2026
Corn on the cob
Local Living
You can prepare sweet corn on the cob quickly and easily
Nancy Thomas
August 21, 2026
Nurse practitioner Windy Purtlebaugh speaks with an attendee at a recent talk she delivered on strokes and heat stroke.
Local Living
Aging Matters: Hot summer days are a problem for the elderly 
The Apopka Chief
August 21, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
It’s still hot, but fall is coming next month
The Apopka Chief
August 20, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
We’ve been getting a little much-needed rain here lately
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2026


Business

Dr. Adlai Green poses in the receptionist's office at Apopka Wellness Center.
Business
Apopka Wellness Center to close after 47 years
Sarah Merly
August 14, 2026
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


Government & Politics

Sports

Jalen Parmely carries a handoff to the right.
Sports
New Darters in the Flock
Vinnie Cammarano
August 21, 2026
11u RB takes the handoff out left.
Sports
Apopka Pop Warner opens season against Lake Mary
Vinnie Cammarano
August 20, 2026
Laila White rises at the net for a block on Ocoee's kill attempt.
Sports
Apopka volleyball dominates Ocoee in season opener 
Vinnie Cammarano
August 20, 2026
Apopka Blue Darter captains Joshua Taylor, Le'Melle Griffin, Marcus Young, and Wilgains Vaval stand in unison ahead of the coin toss at West Orange.
Sports
Darters welcome new leaders of the flock
Vinnie Cammarano
August 19, 2026
Dominique Walker blasts his way into the end zone for Wekiva's first touchdown.
Sports
Mustangs look to rebuild the standard of Wekiva football 
Vinnie Cammarano
August 19, 2026

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Jalen Parmely carries a handoff to the right.
New Darters in the FlockVinnie Cammarano
August 21, 2026
The Blue Darters welcome several new players into the program this season, including a pair of seniors who have already experienced Apopka football before transferring away.  Senior cornerback…
Chamber gala tickets Recipients of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 annual awards gather for a group photo during last year’s celebration at The Highland Manor. The chamber has opened ticket sales for its 113th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Gala, scheduled for Dec. 1.
Apopka Chamber opens ticket sales for awards gala The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Dec. 1 event to honor businesses, organizations and individuals for contributions.
A typical Steinhatchee River scene
Florida Finds: Steinhatchee offers a place for sunsets, scalloping and slowing downThe Apopka Chief
August 21, 2026
Little town tucked away in Gulf Coast’s Big Bend and Nature Coast area
Corn on the cob
You can prepare sweet corn on the cob quickly and easilyNancy Thomas
August 21, 2026
Directions for roasting sweet corn on your grill were published in the 1982 Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival booklet, and we are bringing back their instructions for your use.…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Nobody ever said it would be all smooth sailingThe Apopka Chief
August 21, 2026
G.I. beans and G.I. gravy  Gee, I wish I’d joined the Navy  We used to sing that song at Fort Polk when we were marching around the backside…
Nurse practitioner Windy Purtlebaugh speaks with an attendee at a recent talk she delivered on strokes and heat stroke.
Aging Matters: Hot summer days are a problem for the elderly The Apopka Chief
August 21, 2026
From 2018 to 2022, Florida had nation-high 31,000 heat-related emergency room visits. 
Mayor Nick Nesta
OP-ED: Smart growth requires plan, structure The Apopka Chief
August 21, 2026
Dear Residents of Apopka,  In March 2025, the City of Apopka, in partnership with Duke Energy, began an important process to take a serious look at…
This vacant property at 205 E. Eighth St. is the subject of a proposed $156,000 purchase contract between the city and Duke Energy Florida. The CRA, which voted in April to pursue the acquisition, will consider the contract Monday, Aug. 24.
CRA to consider two potential property acquisitions Teresa Sargeant
August 21, 2026
Meeting will also review new homebuyer assistance program, downtown lighting project.
Jim Keck
It’s still hot, but fall is coming next monthThe Apopka Chief
August 20, 2026
Hello Folks, Just about five more weeks until fall begins. Accordin’ to the calendar, the Autumnal Equinox (that’s fall to us fisher-folk!) officially begins on Sept. 22nd. I can hardly wait!
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