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The Apopka City Commissioner, seen here at a May meeting, approved on Wednesday the disposal of surplus property, including a firefighter training trailer discussed in connection with the 2022 death of firefighter Austin Duran.
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City to destroy trailer linked to firefighter’s death 
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
Channing Crawford prepares to swing at a pitch.
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Apopka Little League All-Stars set 
Vinnie Cammarano
June 4, 2026
Nick Nesta
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OP-ED: New culture greets a growing Apopka 
The Apopka Chief
June 4, 2026
Jake Vest
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OP-ED: It wouldn’t hurt this bad if it didn’t matter so much
The Apopka Chief
June 4, 2026
Coach Tino and Lorelei Mojzisek high five
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Apopka soccer coach pursues next career step
Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026


Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Bass fishin’ after shellcracker season
The Apopka Chief
June 3, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Bass schooling like crazy as temperatures warm
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2026
Iced tea
Local Living
Southern classics and global flavors to explore
Nancy Thomas
May 27, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament nets winners $10K
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2026
Tacos
Local Living
Easy Memorial Day recipes you won’t forget
Nancy Thomas
May 19, 2026


Business

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
The Bloom Lounge opened with a ribbon-cutting event that drew about 600 people at its new location, the Wekiva Riverwalk, on Sunday, building on the legacy of the Apopka Florist, which had operated on Main Street for about 50 years.
Business
Bloom Lounge opens with ribbon cutting, block party 
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (center) cuts the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange during a ceremony April 23 at the mixed-use development on Ocoee-Apopka Road and West Keene Road. Developers and business leaders joined the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce for the event.
Business
Lake Carter Exchange opens with mix of retail, medical uses in Apopka 
Teresa Sargeant
April 24, 2026
The Parkinson's Initiative includes group exercise sessions that aim to improve movement.
Business
AdventHealth University to launch Parkinson’s program in Apopka
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 20, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Channing Crawford prepares to swing at a pitch.
Sports
Apopka Little League All-Stars set 
Vinnie Cammarano
June 4, 2026
Coach Tino and Lorelei Mojzisek high five
Sports
Apopka soccer coach pursues next career step
Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026
Coach Scott Williams in a pregame huddle
Sports
Sam Alexis lends his name to Apopka’s youth hoops camp 
Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026
Coach and Club owner Carlos Longa trains the futures program through a dribble drill.
Sports
‘Train Like a Lion’: Longa Academy building champions in Central Florida 
Vinnie Cammarano
May 28, 2026
John Peery at one of Apopka football's State Championship games with broadcaster Joe Ferraro and Apopka PA Announcer Steven Schwarze.
Sports
‘JP’ to receive Vanguard Award from Apopka Sports Hall of Fame
Vinnie Cammarano
May 28, 2026

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Channing Crawford prepares to swing at a pitch.
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June 4, 2026
Three all-star teams swing into summer.
Nick Nesta
OP-ED: New culture greets a growing Apopka The Apopka Chief
June 4, 2026
By Mayor Nick Nesta  Apopka has always been a city built on hard work, community and opportunity. What began as a small agricultural town has grown into one…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: It wouldn’t hurt this bad if it didn’t matter so muchThe Apopka Chief
June 4, 2026
If I had an extra car, I would paint it orange and saw it in half.          That’s what Tennessee linebacker Jack Reynolds did after a disappointing loss to Ole Miss…
Coach Tino and Lorelei Mojzisek high five
Apopka soccer coach pursues next career stepVinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026
Tino Sangster moves on after two-year stint
Jim Keck
Bass fishin’ after shellcracker seasonThe Apopka Chief
June 3, 2026
Hello Folks,  It was really nice to finally get some rain, and I don’t wanna seem ungrateful, but I sure do wish we’d get some more!  I hope…
Coach Scott Williams in a pregame huddle
Sam Alexis lends his name to Apopka’s youth hoops camp Vinnie Cammarano
June 3, 2026
The 2022 grad is sponsoring the annual camp Scott Williams runs for kids ages 8 to 13.
Orange County Public Schools held its 2026 State of the Schools address on Tuesday at Edgewater High School, where district leaders discussed enrollment trends, funding challenges and academic performance.
Address highlights OCPS adaption amid challenges Teresa Sargeant
June 3, 2026
District cites enrollment declines, funding pressures and tax uncertainty.
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Police Beat: APD responds to 39 crashes May 24-30The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
If a law enforcement agency charges you with a crime and this news outlet reports that information, please notify us within 90 days if the charge is dropped or if…
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