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The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency reported continued investment in the city’s downtown area, of which the U.S. 441/Park Avenue intersection (pictured) is a part.
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CRA report touts redevelopment progress in 2025 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 10, 2026
Mayor Bryan Nelson
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OP-ED: City completes new strategic plan
The Apopka Chief
Bryan Nelson
April 10, 2026
Early voting ahead of the April 14 runoff election is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7-12 at the Apopka Community Center (pictured) and the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office in Orlando.
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Candidates make final push amid early voting surge 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 9, 2026
Collin Van Fleet applies the tag at home plate off the throw from right fielder JD Edge to stop the game winning run
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Apopka falls in extra-inning thriller to The First Academy 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 9, 2026
Instructor Anjelicia Wilson shares smiles with one of her students.
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Quest teaches culinary skills to Apopka special needs community
Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 9, 2026

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers bite big in Lake Kissimmee
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 9, 2026
Chicken and dumplings
Local Living
Dumplings, casserole and a table full of comfort
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
April 9, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Fish continue to bite, despite lack of rain
The Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 3, 2026
Ham
Local Living
A classic Easter table with ham and spring sides
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
April 1, 2026
Potatoes
Local Living
Spicy Creole, skillet potatoes and a sweet finish
Nancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
March 26, 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
Pedro Rodriguez
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
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
The Apopka Chief Newspaper
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
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
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025

Government & Politics

Sports

Collin Van Fleet applies the tag at home plate off the throw from right fielder JD Edge to stop the game winning run
Sports
Apopka falls in extra-inning thriller to The First Academy 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 9, 2026
Taylor Smith lays off of a ball at the plate
Sports
Apopka softball extends win streak to 6 
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 9, 2026
Holden Pedrick rises up to whip in a shot late against Bishop Moore
Sports
Wekiva water polo splashes into district tournament
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 8, 2026
Senior captains watch the coin toss flip through the air on their senior night
Sports
Wekiva honors flag football seniors
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 4, 2026
Mikayla Wiggins leaps up to swat the ball away from the Hawk receiver in the first quarter
Sports
Apopka flag football’s comeback falls short
Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 2, 2026

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The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency reported continued investment in the city’s downtown area, of which the U.S. 441/Park Avenue intersection (pictured) is a part.
CRA report touts redevelopment progress in 2025 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 10, 2026
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FY 2026 budget sits at $6.3 million.
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: City completes new strategic planThe Apopka Chief
Bryan Nelson
April 10, 2026
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Our strategic plan will align our vision, mission and core values with goals that can be measured. With general revenues and expenses just crossing the $100 million mark, we…
Early voting ahead of the April 14 runoff election is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7-12 at the Apopka Community Center (pictured) and the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office in Orlando.
Candidates make final push amid early voting surge Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 9, 2026
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Debate, endorsements, political alliances shape race.
Jim Keck
Shellcrackers bite big in Lake KissimmeeThe Apopka Chief
Jim Keck
April 9, 2026
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We’re finally gettin’ some rain this week, and I just want to thank all of you for your prayers. The rain will not only help our lakes, but…
Collin Van Fleet applies the tag at home plate off the throw from right fielder JD Edge to stop the game winning run
Apopka falls in extra-inning thriller to The First Academy Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 9, 2026
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Collin Van Fleet and JD Edge make highlight plays
Instructor Anjelicia Wilson shares smiles with one of her students.
Quest teaches culinary skills to Apopka special needs communitySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 9, 2026
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Participants created desserts from around the world
Taylor Smith lays off of a ball at the plate
Apopka softball extends win streak to 6 Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 9, 2026
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Blue Darters beat Mount Dora, Boone
Chicken and dumplings
Dumplings, casserole and a table full of comfortNancy Thomas
Nancy Thomas
April 9, 2026
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We have a lovely (and simple to follow) recipe for chicken and dumplings from a blog named The Novice Chef Blog. I quote, “This Southern Homemade Chicken and Dumplings…
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Police Beat: APD issues 127 citations March 29-April 4The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 9, 2026
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In the period from March 29-April 4, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,585 calls for service, responded to 47 crashes, issued 127 citations, and made 29 arrests.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: The Moon seemed a lot closer before we could get thereThe Apopka Chief
Jake Vest
April 9, 2026
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When Apollo 8 circled the Moon in 1968, it was a big deal, as it is this time with Artemis. Sending humans that far out into space is an incredible achievement, the sort…
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