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The City Commission held a workshop Wednesday to review the preliminary fiscal year 2027 city budget.
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Commission weighs tentative millage increase as city begins FY27 budget process
Teresa Sargeant
July 10, 2026
Representative Doug Bankson
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OP-ED: Pump the brakes: Governor vetoes e-bike legislation
The Apopka Chief
July 10, 2026
Kelly Park School received the highest number of points among Apopka grade schools.
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OCPS receives ‘A’ district grade
Sarah Merly
July 9, 2026
Mayor Nick Nesta
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OP-ED: Understanding our future: What could the elimination of property taxes mean for Apopka?
The Apopka Chief
July 9, 2026
Coach Scott Williams directing the bench on what to do when they sub in
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Scott Williams prepares for his annual youth basketball camp
Vinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026


Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
To catch bass, find a shady spot
The Apopka Chief
July 8, 2026
Vegetable soup
Local Living
Summer Garden Vegetable Soup, biscuits, come & get it
Nancy Thomas
July 7, 2026
A red, white and blue dessert
Local Living
Red, White, and Blueberry dessert for Independence Day
Nancy Thomas
July 1, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Exercise caution while fishing on Independence Day weekend
The Apopka Chief
July 1, 2026
Ice cream
Local Living
Everybody’s favorite for summer: peach ice cream
Nancy Thomas
June 23, 2026


Business

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
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


Government & Politics

Sports

Coach Scott Williams directing the bench on what to do when they sub in
Sports
Scott Williams prepares for his annual youth basketball camp
Vinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026
Coach Scott Garland huddles the campers on the infield grass to instruct them.
Sports
Scott Garland brings back youth baseball camp
Vinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026
Keira Druck standing as the women's champion of Lucky's Golden Mile.
Sports
Apopka swimmer returns to FLAGS as one of nation’s top young swimmers 
Vinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026
Carson May with his grandfather Red Stauffer after breaking his land speed record.
Sports
Carson May continues making history on the track 
Vinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026
Apopka football team wins 2014 state championship.
Sports
America 250: The great history of sports in Apopka
Vinnie Cammarano
July 2, 2026

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The City Commission held a workshop Wednesday to review the preliminary fiscal year 2027 city budget.
Commission weighs tentative millage increase as city begins FY27 budget processTeresa Sargeant
July 10, 2026
City delays some major capital projects pending debt financing
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: Pump the brakes: Governor vetoes e-bike legislationThe Apopka Chief
July 10, 2026
A while back I wrote about SB 382 (HB 243), legislation sponsored by Sen. Truenow and Rep. Benarroch that proposed new safety protocols for electric bicycles,…
Kelly Park School received the highest number of points among Apopka grade schools.
OCPS receives ‘A’ district gradeSarah Merly
July 9, 2026
Kelly Park, Wolf Lake Elementary ranked highest in Apopka
Mayor Nick Nesta
OP-ED: Understanding our future: What could the elimination of property taxes mean for Apopka?The Apopka Chief
July 9, 2026
One of the most talked-about issues in Florida today is the possibility of eliminating property taxes. If this proposal ultimately reachesthe ballot, the decision will rest with Florida's voters.…
Coach Scott Garland huddles the campers on the infield grass to instruct them.
Scott Garland brings back youth baseball campVinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026
Camp run by current coaches and players continues through Aug. 5
Keira Druck standing as the women's champion of Lucky's Golden Mile.
Apopka swimmer returns to FLAGS as one of nation’s top young swimmers Vinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026
After another year of continued growth and record-breaking performances in the water, Apopka’s Keira Druck is preparing to once again compete against the best young swimmers in…
Carson May with his grandfather Red Stauffer after breaking his land speed record.
Carson May continues making history on the track Vinnie Cammarano
July 9, 2026
Oviedo teen holds multiple land speed records
An image of a satellite view of a hurricane
8 hurricane prep checks Apopka homeowners can make nowJosh Peterson
July 8, 2026
A quick hurricane prep checklist for alerts, yard cleanup, outage planning and family safety before the next storm. 
The vacant commercial outparcel at the intersection of Plymouth Sorrento Road and Yothers Road is the proposed site of a 7,500-square-foot multi-tenant building. On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial of the first-submittal construction site plan because of outstanding staff comments. 
DRC recommends denial of Yothers outparcel plan Teresa Sargeant
July 8, 2026
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended denial Wednesday for a proposed commercial outparcel after the project generated the most discussion of the morning over parking, pedestrian access, landscaping and dumpster placement.  The Yothers Outparcel construction…
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