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Jake Vest
Featured News
OP-ED: Where you sit can show you where you stand
The Apopka Chief
July 15, 2026
A file photo of Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza on West Orange Blossom Trail before its conversion to ALDI.  
Featured News
ALDI targets year-end opening for second Apopka store 
Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026
Logan Gilbert #36 of the Seattle Mariners delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 11 in St. Petersburg.
Featured News
Logan Gilbert returns to old stomping grounds
Vinnie Cammarano
July 14, 2026
City Finance Director Blanche Sherman speaks at a City Commission meeting last March.
Featured News
Commission to consider proposed 5.1876-mill tax rate for FY2027 
Teresa Sargeant
July 14, 2026
A tract map depicts the proposed Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 development, which calls for 42 single-family homes on approximately 21 acres in northwest Apopka.
Featured News
Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 heads to DRC 
Teresa Sargeant
July 14, 2026


Local Living

Salmon
Local Living
Salmon patties go great with garlic cheese grits and iced tea
Nancy Thomas
July 15, 2026
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


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

Logan Gilbert #36 of the Seattle Mariners delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 11 in St. Petersburg.
Sports
Logan Gilbert returns to old stomping grounds
Vinnie Cammarano
July 14, 2026
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

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Jake Vest
OP-ED: Where you sit can show you where you standThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2026
Sometimes I feel like we all went to Taylor Swift’s wedding. Except this time, instead of being dragged along by my wife, I was dragged along by…
Salmon
Salmon patties go great with garlic cheese grits and iced teaNancy Thomas
July 15, 2026
Emily Meggett has a recipe for salmon patties in her book Gullah Geechee Home Cooking. She says, “Salmon patties are almost identical to French salmon croquettes. It’s another example of the…
A file photo of Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza on West Orange Blossom Trail before its conversion to ALDI.  
ALDI targets year-end opening for second Apopka store Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026
Former Winn-Dixie location will employ up to 20 workers.
Logan Gilbert #36 of the Seattle Mariners delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 11 in St. Petersburg.
Logan Gilbert returns to old stomping groundsVinnie Cammarano
July 14, 2026
All-Star pitcher pays tribute to his development in Apopka
City Finance Director Blanche Sherman speaks at a City Commission meeting last March.
Commission to consider proposed 5.1876-mill tax rate for FY2027 Teresa Sargeant
July 14, 2026
Proposed rate is a 0.75-mill increase over the current 4.4376 mills.
A tract map depicts the proposed Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 development, which calls for 42 single-family homes on approximately 21 acres in northwest Apopka.
Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 heads to DRC Teresa Sargeant
July 14, 2026
Plans call for 42-home subdivision on approximately 21 acres.
Mayor Nick Nesta
OP-ED: Understanding our future: Why some Floridians favor eliminating property taxesThe Apopka Chief
July 14, 2026
Last week, I discussed the important role property taxes play in funding local government and some of the challenges cities could face if that revenue source was eliminated. This week,…
OCPS launches online enrollment option for familiesTeresa Sargeant
July 13, 2026
Parents can register students, upload required documents, request school transfers online
Zeke Williams is a regular customer at Angel's Diner in Palatka.
Florida Finds: Angel’s Diner serves up heavenly eatingThe Apopka Chief
July 13, 2026
Old school restaurant remains in operation after 94 years
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
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