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Orange County Sheriff John Mina endorses Christine Moore (pictured) for mayor.
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Orange County sheriff endorses Moore for Apopka mayor 
Teresa Sargeant
March 24, 2026
Jake Vest
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OP-ED: If you think work is insulting, get a job
The Apopka Chief
March 24, 2026
La Sana Groome serves as an adviser at Wekiva High School.
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Wekiva yearbook adviser receives diversity award
Sarah Merly
March 24, 2026
GreenPal connects lawn care professionals to homeowners via competitive bids.
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GreenPal lawn care app arrives in Apopka
Sarah Merly
March 24, 2026
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Police Beat: APD arrests 28 March 15-21
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 24, 2026

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
New moon means great fishing
The Apopka Chief
March 18, 2026
Peanut brittle
Local Living
A southern spread from crock pot to candy dish
Nancy Thomas
March 18, 2026
Corned beef
Local Living
A St. Patrick’s Day table with corned beef and more
Nancy Thomas
March 11, 2026
Pork chops
Local Living
Supper starts with pork chops and ends with cake
Nancy Thomas
March 3, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
The fishin’ is great, so let’s go fishin’
The Apopka Chief
March 3, 2026

Business

Captain Jack's Crab House is scheduled to open later this month.
Business
Entrepreneur brings first-of-its-kind Cajun seafood boil to Apopka 
The Apopka Chief
February 6, 2026
West Seminole Council leaders pose for a photo at the council's inaugural meeting on Feb. 2.
Business
Seminole County Chamber launches Apopka area council
Sarah Merly
February 6, 2026
Baptiste Orthodontics for Kids building on sunny day.
Business
The Overlooked Health Benefit Sitting in Millions of Wallets this Holiday Season
December 31, 2025
Apopka's first food hall, Hall's on Fifth, opened with a May 14 soft opening at 15 E. Fifth St., in the building of the former Hall's Feed Store.
Business
Crave BBQ to open at Hall’s on Fifth
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon at O2B Kids' ribbon-cutting ceremony in the playground.
Business
O2B Kids to open Apopka location Jan. 5
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Nico Posluszny takes off running to steal third base
Sports
Apopka finishes Spring Invitational with 31 runs in 2 games 
Vinnie Cammarano
March 21, 2026
Ty Livingston hustles home and slides through the tag as the umpire calls him safe
Sports
Apopka baseball spends spring break in Florida League Invitational
Vinnie Cammarano
March 19, 2026
Shylah Pino runs back to the dugout after an out
Sports
Apopka softball falls to Horizon before spring break
Vinnie Cammarano
March 16, 2026
Caden McGatha floats through the air to tip a shot over the net and past the leaping Horizon blockers
Sports
Apopka volleyball resilient against undefeated Horizon
Vinnie Cammarano
March 14, 2026
Apopka Blue Darters girls lacrosse team huddles before their matchup against Seminole on senior night
Sports
Apopka girls lacrosse honor their senior class
Vinnie Cammarano
March 14, 2026

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Orange County Sheriff John Mina endorses Christine Moore (pictured) for mayor.
Orange County sheriff endorses Moore for Apopka mayor Teresa Sargeant
March 24, 2026
Moore squares off with Nesta in April 14 runoff.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: If you think work is insulting, get a jobThe Apopka Chief
March 24, 2026
Sigmund Freud is credited with the quote: "The first human being who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the founder of civilization.”
La Sana Groome serves as an adviser at Wekiva High School.
Wekiva yearbook adviser receives diversity awardSarah Merly
March 24, 2026
La Sana Groome to be honored this April in Minneapolis
GreenPal connects lawn care professionals to homeowners via competitive bids.
GreenPal lawn care app arrives in ApopkaSarah Merly
March 24, 2026
App initially launched in 2015
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Police Beat: APD arrests 28 March 15-21The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from March 15-21, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,563 calls for service, responded to 21 crashes, issued 51 citations, and made 28 arrests.
The Florida Legislature concluded its 60-day regular session on March 13, with lawmakers passing 234 bills out of 1,896 filed.
Florida Legislature passes key education billsNick Anschultz
March 23, 2026
Bills now await signature from governor
The Wawa at 449 W Main Street received several customers upon spring's arrival.
Spring equinox brings higher gas prices to ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Prices currently range from around $3.79 to $3.99 per regular gallon
Joseph Beninati offered to let soccer clubs use the Wyld Oaks property until city fields are ready.
City Commission approves soccer field rental agreementsSarah Merly
March 20, 2026
Central Florida Soccer Club receives rental agreement despite cone of silence controversy
Malika Harrison
Commissioners spar over Harrison appointmentSarah Merly
March 20, 2026
Howard Washington resigned March 13
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