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Police Beat: APD arrests 11 Feb. 1-7
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 11, 2026
The Four Chaplains received a posthumous Special Medal of Heroism on Jan. 18, 1961.
Featured News
OP-ED: Area gains monument to Four Chaplains
The Apopka Chief
February 11, 2026
Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson, City Commissioner Nick Nesta and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore debate at the Feb. 9 mayoral forum at Victory Church.
Featured News
Candidates speak about budget, annexation
Teresa Sargeant
February 11, 2026
Last week, Orange County Commissioner Moore filed a motion to get a lawsuit that Mayor Bryan Nelson had filed challenging her residency.
Featured News
Moore files motion to dismiss lawsuit challenging residency 
Teresa Sargeant
February 10, 2026
Blue Darters talk through the final timeout against East Ridge
Featured News
Apopka boys fall to East Ridge but make regional playoffs 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 9, 2026

Local Living

Rice pudding
Local Living
Easy BBQ, savory grits, and sweet memories in every bite
Nancy Thomas
February 5, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks keep biting despite cold temps
The Apopka Chief
February 5, 2026
Oysters
Local Living
Old favorites and fresh flavors for the family table
Nancy Thomas
January 29, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Specks still bitin’ no matter how cold it gets
The Apopka Chief
January 29, 2026
Tilapia
Local Living
No-fuss meals with tilapia, lemon chicken, and magic cake
Nancy Thomas
January 20, 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
Apopka High School will send two teams to a Feb. 24 biomedical challenge.
Business
Apopka High to send 2 teams to OCPS Biomedical Challenge 
Sarah Merly
January 21, 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

Government & Politics

Sports

Blue Darters talk through the final timeout against East Ridge
Sports
Apopka boys fall to East Ridge but make regional playoffs 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 9, 2026
Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball wins the 2025-26 District Championship
Sports
‘We’re getting rings this year:’ Wekiva girls grab district title, aim for more
Vinnie Cammarano
February 9, 2026
Kenny Dieujuste gets strong and finishes the layup after an offensive rebound
Sports
Wekiva boys go the distance with Edgewater, lose in semifinals 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 7, 2026
Makayla Bell locked onto a Hawk in the first quarter
Sports
Wekiva girls suffocate Lake Minneola in district semifinal 
Vinnie Cammarano
February 5, 2026
Jasen Francillon muscles through two defenders for the basket
Sports
Wekiva boys blow out Lake Minneola by 42 points
Vinnie Cammarano
February 4, 2026

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Police Beat: APD arrests 11 Feb. 1-7The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from February 1-7, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,379 calls for service, responded to 33 crashes, issued 82 citations, and made 11…
The Four Chaplains received a posthumous Special Medal of Heroism on Jan. 18, 1961.
OP-ED: Area gains monument to Four ChaplainsThe Apopka Chief
February 11, 2026
Last Saturday about 50 people gathered at American Legion Post 243 in Oviedo to dedicate a monument to the Four Chaplains, World War II heroes previously…
Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson, City Commissioner Nick Nesta and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore debate at the Feb. 9 mayoral forum at Victory Church.
Candidates speak about budget, annexationTeresa Sargeant
February 11, 2026
Chief livestreamed debate on YouTube channel.
Last week, Orange County Commissioner Moore filed a motion to get a lawsuit that Mayor Bryan Nelson had filed challenging her residency.
Moore files motion to dismiss lawsuit challenging residency Teresa Sargeant
February 10, 2026
Filing says Nelson lawsuit ‘weaponizes judicial process’.
Blue Darters talk through the final timeout against East Ridge
Apopka boys fall to East Ridge but make regional playoffs Vinnie Cammarano
February 9, 2026
Blue Darters to face Lake Brantley in round one of the Class 7A Region 1 playoffs on Saturday.
Griffin's General Store
Apopka police conclude murder-suicide investigationThe Apopka Chief
February 9, 2026
APD says incident involved two adult siblings.
Celebrate your love this Valentine's Day.
Valentine’s Day events on tap in Apopka areaSarah Merly
February 9, 2026
Celebrations include concerts, family parties
The City Council approved the inclusion of a proposed subdivision into the East Kelly Park Street Lighting District for the purpose of the city's non-ad valorem tax assessment roll for street lighting. File photo
Apopka City Council adds subdivision to street lighting districtTeresa Sargeant
February 9, 2026
The City Council voted unanimously to expand the East Kelly Park Street Lighting District to include the new Ridgebrook subdivision, adopting a resolution that will add…
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