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Featured News
OP-ED: Events showcase best of OCPS
The Apopka Chief
April 17, 2026
Nathan White, Quintin Daffron, and Caden McGatha rise up in unison for a block
Featured News
Apopka volleyball sweeps Olympia on senior night
Vinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
Featured News
CRA approves land purchase, updates programs
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
Jez Hamrick slides in safely to third base in the seventh inning against Lake Mary
Featured News
Apopka baseball falls in district semifinal, 8-4
Vinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
Construction is expected to require a full, estimated three-week closure of Wolf Creek Court (pictured), located within the Cimarron Hills subdivision. The subdivision’s entrance is located off E. Cleveland Street.
Featured News
Apopka City Commission ratifies $719K repair for Wolf Creek Court road
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026

Local Living

Taco Tuesday
Local Living
Taco Tuesday and beyond: cheesy, savory and sweet
Nancy Thomas
April 15, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers on the beds, and the bass are biting
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers bite big in Lake Kissimmee
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2026
Chicken and dumplings
Local Living
Dumplings, casserole and a table full of comfort
Nancy Thomas
April 9, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Fish continue to bite, despite lack of rain
The Apopka Chief
April 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

Nathan White, Quintin Daffron, and Caden McGatha rise up in unison for a block
Sports
Apopka volleyball sweeps Olympia on senior night
Vinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
Jez Hamrick slides in safely to third base in the seventh inning against Lake Mary
Sports
Apopka baseball falls in district semifinal, 8-4
Vinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
Blue Darter Athletes on 2026 Spring Signing Day
Sports
16 Apopka athletes sign college letters of intent
Vinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
Jaison Harris rises up to stuff a one on one attempt with a Lion
Sports
Wekiva boys water polo reaches regional quarterfinals
Vinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
Wekiva Mustangs stand for the flag in their strike out stigma uniforms
Sports
Wekiva softball hosts Strike Out Stigma
Vinnie Cammarano
April 15, 2026

More News

Mayor Bryan Nelson said the timing of a potential trail connection could align with available funding sources including state conservation programs.
Apopka explores proposed trail link across S.R. 429 Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
Early-stage concept could align with available funding sources.
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Events showcase best of OCPSThe Apopka Chief
April 17, 2026
Last weekend was another beautiful example of how lucky we are to live in this community. Both of our high schools hosted events for the community to…
Nathan White, Quintin Daffron, and Caden McGatha rise up in unison for a block
Apopka volleyball sweeps Olympia on senior nightVinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
Blue Darters optimistic heading to postseason
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
CRA approves land purchase, updates programsTeresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
Board backs land acquisition amid debate over future use.
Construction is expected to require a full, estimated three-week closure of Wolf Creek Court (pictured), located within the Cimarron Hills subdivision. The subdivision’s entrance is located off E. Cleveland Street.
Apopka City Commission ratifies $719K repair for Wolf Creek Court roadTeresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
Sinkhole-like settlement forces closure of Wolf Creek Court for three weeks.
Blue Darter Athletes on 2026 Spring Signing Day
16 Apopka athletes sign college letters of intentVinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
Blue Darters enjoy large spring signing day class
Jaison Harris rises up to stuff a one on one attempt with a Lion
Wekiva boys water polo reaches regional quarterfinalsVinnie Cammarano
April 16, 2026
Mustangs fall against No. 2 Oviedo in regional playoffs
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: FDOT provides e-mobility educationThe Apopka Chief
April 16, 2026
Shortly following the publication of my last column, staff at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reached out to my office regarding resources that the agency has available to…
Commissioner Alexander H. Smith (L) and Mayor Bryan Nelson (R) deliver their farewell remarks at the Wednesday City Commission meeting.
Nelson, Smith reflect on service in emotional farewell Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
Outgoing mayor, commissioner highlight accomplishments, community ties.
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