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Mosquitoes can carry a variety of diseases, including Eastern equine encephalitis and malaria.
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Orange County DOH issues mosquito-borne illness alert
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 1, 2026
Dr. James R. Doggette Sr. (center) holds the key to the city presented to him by Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta (right) during an Aug. 22 farewell service at The Well Activity Center. Doggette’s wife, Erin, joins them for the presentation. Doggette is leaving Patmos Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church after 10 years as senior pastor.
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Doggette receives key to city as he concludes Patmos tenure 
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 1, 2026
Patrick Prussing (back row, third from right) holds his Gene A. Batson Award while posing with luncheon attendees Aug. 27 at Highland Manor in Apopka. The award recognizes outstanding service and leadership in the Action Chapter of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association.
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Prussing receives FNGLA chapter’s highest honor 
Teresa Sargeant
September 1, 2026
Last year, Eggs Up Grill won second place in the breakfast category.
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Chief launches Best of Apopka voting period
Sarah Merly
August 31, 2026
Wekiwa Springs (top); Rock Springs (bottom)
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Recent rain brings relief, but drought conditions persist 
Teresa Sargeant
August 31, 2026


Local Living

Family walking together in a park
Local Living
7 fall dates for Apopka families
Josh Peterson
August 27, 2026
Fried fish and coleslaw
Local Living
You just can’t beat catfish, hushpuppies, and coleslaw
Nancy Thomas
August 26, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers are on the beds and a full moon to top it off
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2026
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


Business

Culver's managers Zachary Grissom (left) and Jordan Little (right) pose at Culver's Apopka.
Business
Culver’s Apopka ranked seventh in nation
Sarah Merly
August 27, 2026
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


Government & Politics

Sports

Kai Goodling makes a running throw complete to Ceon Cotton.
Sports
Apopka struggles against Winter Park
Vinnie Cammarano
August 29, 2026
Avantae Scott returning one of two second-quarter punts for a touchdown against Lake Buena Vista.
Sports
Wekiva Mustangs steamroll Lake Buena Vista, 56-6
Johnny Outing
August 29, 2026
Elyanna Sanchez rises for a kill attempt.
Sports
Wekiva volleyball loses to Freedom after sweep of Oak Ridge
Vinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2026
Senior Isaiah Smith hits a ball from the rough onto the green.
Sports
Apopka golf swings into season
Vinnie Cammarano
August 25, 2026
Apopka Blue Darters football team huddles before game against Boone.
Sports
Talkin’ Old School to host Apopka football Spirit Night at Frogger’s
Vinnie Cammarano
August 24, 2026

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Dr. James R. Doggette Sr. (center) holds the key to the city presented to him by Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta (right) during an Aug. 22 farewell service at The Well Activity Center. Doggette’s wife, Erin, joins them for the presentation. Doggette is leaving Patmos Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church after 10 years as senior pastor.
Doggette receives key to city as he concludes Patmos tenure The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Longtime Patmos Chapel pastor honored as he concludes 10-year tenure.
Patrick Prussing (back row, third from right) holds his Gene A. Batson Award while posing with luncheon attendees Aug. 27 at Highland Manor in Apopka. The award recognizes outstanding service and leadership in the Action Chapter of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association.
Prussing receives FNGLA chapter’s highest honor Teresa Sargeant
September 1, 2026
Gene A. Batson Award recognizes decades of service, leadership.
Wekiwa Springs (top); Rock Springs (bottom)
Recent rain brings relief, but drought conditions persist Teresa Sargeant
August 31, 2026
Orange County, Wekiwa Springs fare better than harder-hit areas.
Kai Goodling makes a running throw complete to Ceon Cotton.
Apopka struggles against Winter ParkVinnie Cammarano
August 29, 2026
Offense can't find rhythm in 35-0 loss.
Avantae Scott returning one of two second-quarter punts for a touchdown against Lake Buena Vista.
Wekiva Mustangs steamroll Lake Buena Vista, 56-6Johnny Outing
August 29, 2026
Balanced attack propels Wekiva to 2-0 record.
From left to right: Alex Newman, Alex Dray and Amy Kremer discuss AI and education at Thursday night's symposium.
FLCA symposium updates Apopka on data centers, AI policySarah Merly
August 28, 2026
Panels held Thursday night at Victory Church
Mayor Nick Nesta
OP-ED: Strategic plan, org chart go hand-in-handThe Apopka Chief
August 28, 2026
Over the last several months, I have spent a great deal of time reviewing our 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, meeting with employees and department leaders, and taking…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: It’s almost quitting time — let’s get something startedThe Apopka Chief
August 27, 2026
Not to be morbid or anything, but if a lifetime was a 9-to-5 workday, I’d be at about 4:45, a time when a lot of otherwise pretty good employees start putting their tools away and…
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