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Jez Hamrick puts the bat on the ball in for team Orange County in the Cure All-Star game.
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Apopka’s Scott Garland wins coach of the year
Vinnie Cammarano
May 19, 2026
Targeted rezoning will affect Kelly Park School, one of a handful of Apopka area schools.
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OCPS approves targeted rezoning affecting Apopka-area schools 
Teresa Sargeant
May 19, 2026
Honor our nation's fallen heroes with the Central Florida community this Memorial Day.
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Many Memorial Day events on tap around Central Florida
Sarah Merly
May 19, 2026
Christopher Bates (left) poses with guests at the March 3 Taste of Wekiva event at Wekiva High School.
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Wekiva Culinary program director wins 2026 Technology Award
Sarah Merly
May 18, 2026
Kentral Baker gets pumped up after smashing the Tavares Quarterback into the dirt.
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Apopka defense shuts down Tavares in scoreless tie
Vinnie Cammarano
May 16, 2026

Local Living

Tacos
Local Living
Easy Memorial Day recipes you won’t forget
Nancy Thomas
May 19, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Lake levels remain very low even after rain
The Apopka Chief
May 13, 2026
Roasted carrots
Local Living
Taking the pressure off evening meals
Nancy Thomas
May 12, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Don’t run aground getting to those fish!
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2026
Biscuits
Local Living
Happy Mother’s Day to all you Moms out there!
Nancy Thomas
May 5, 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

Jez Hamrick puts the bat on the ball in for team Orange County in the Cure All-Star game.
Sports
Apopka’s Scott Garland wins coach of the year
Vinnie Cammarano
May 19, 2026
Kentral Baker gets pumped up after smashing the Tavares Quarterback into the dirt.
Sports
Apopka defense shuts down Tavares in scoreless tie
Vinnie Cammarano
May 16, 2026
Nyzier Collington snags a full-extension, leaping one-handed catch.
Sports
Apopka football opens season with Blue and White game
Vinnie Cammarano
May 12, 2026
Mandy Zheng clears the first high jump in the state final.
Sports
2 Apopka track athletes compete in state meet 
Vinnie Cammarano
May 11, 2026
Xia Scott prepares to hand off the baton to Te'Ariel Harley for the second leg of the 4x100m relay race
Sports
Wekiva track medals at the state meet
Vinnie Cammarano
May 11, 2026

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Jez Hamrick puts the bat on the ball in for team Orange County in the Cure All-Star game.
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May 19, 2026
Garland coaches six Darters at all-star game
Targeted rezoning will affect Kelly Park School, one of a handful of Apopka area schools.
OCPS approves targeted rezoning affecting Apopka-area schools Teresa Sargeant
May 19, 2026
Byrd says targeted changes clean up split neighborhoods.
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Easy Memorial Day recipes you won’t forgetNancy Thomas
May 19, 2026
Even as we remember that this is a somber day set aside for honoring our fallen brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters; friends all… who made the ultimate sacrifice in honor of our…
Honor our nation's fallen heroes with the Central Florida community this Memorial Day.
Many Memorial Day events on tap around Central FloridaSarah Merly
May 19, 2026
Events to feature patriotic music, remarks from veterans
Christopher Bates (left) poses with guests at the March 3 Taste of Wekiva event at Wekiva High School.
Wekiva Culinary program director wins 2026 Technology AwardSarah Merly
May 18, 2026
Chef Christopher Bates to train students with award prize
Kentral Baker gets pumped up after smashing the Tavares Quarterback into the dirt.
Apopka defense shuts down Tavares in scoreless tieVinnie Cammarano
May 16, 2026
Blue Darters battle to 0-0 tie in spring game
Wes Hodge
Florida Democratic Party treasurer joins District 2 raceSarah Merly
May 15, 2026
Wes Hodge qualifies one week after petition drive begins
Edward Smith, CEO of Orlando Health Behavioral Health Hospital, speaks at the Friday ribbon cutting ceremony.
Orlando Health cuts ribbon on behavioral health hospital in Apopka  Teresa Sargeant
May 15, 2026
Facility means to address growing mental health treatment.
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: Legislature reconvenes to tackle budgetThe Apopka Chief
May 15, 2026
Last week, after legislators approved Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting draft map proposal (83-28 in the House and 21-17 in the Senate) during a special session, the governor signed off on the bills, officially putting…
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