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The Apopka City Commission meeting on April 1.
Featured News
City weighs Live Local appeal over disputed ‘intent’ 
Teresa Sargeant
April 3, 2026
Representative Doug Bankson
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OP-ED: Pending e-bike law aims to boost safety
The Apopka Chief
April 3, 2026
Mayor Bryan Nelson
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OP-ED: City meets water meter reading goal
The Apopka Chief
April 3, 2026
Commissioner Nadia Anderson speaks at the March 18 Apopka City Commission meeting.
Featured News
Commissioner Anderson recuses herself from Apopka canvassing board
Sarah Merly
April 3, 2026
City Commissioner Nick Nesta (R) speaks with Apopka Fire Chief Wil Sanchez on April 1.
Featured News
Former candidate Aungst endorses Nesta for Apopka mayor 
Teresa Sargeant
April 3, 2026

Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
Fish continue to bite, despite lack of rain
The Apopka Chief
April 3, 2026
Ham
Local Living
A classic Easter table with ham and spring sides
Nancy Thomas
April 1, 2026
Potatoes
Local Living
Spicy Creole, skillet potatoes and a sweet finish
Nancy Thomas
March 26, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Full moon next week will kick off the spawning season
The Apopka Chief
March 26, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
New moon means great fishing
The Apopka Chief
March 18, 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

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
April 2, 2026
Apopka softball huddles in the outfield after their 5-3 victory over Horizon
Sports
Apopka beats Horizon in Metro West Championship
Vinnie Cammarano
April 2, 2026
Elzie Robinson (11) and Ian Cottman (15) meet a Hornet at the net to block the kill attempt
Sports
Apopka volleyball fights through four sets with Bishop Moore 
Vinnie Cammarano
March 31, 2026
Mia Aeschilman delivers a strike against Lake Mary
Sports
Apopka beats Lake Mary ahead of Metro West Final
Vinnie Cammarano
March 30, 2026
Makenzy McIntosh sprints through home plate on her inside the park homerun
Sports
Wekiva softball stays positive through tough season
Vinnie Cammarano
March 28, 2026

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The Apopka City Commission meeting on April 1.
City weighs Live Local appeal over disputed ‘intent’ Teresa Sargeant
April 3, 2026
State law does not clearly define ‘notice of intent’.
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: Pending e-bike law aims to boost safetyThe Apopka Chief
April 3, 2026
Over the last few decades, the biking industry has seen a rise in the use of electric bicycles (also referred to as e-bikes). In the Central Florida…
Jim Keck
Fish continue to bite, despite lack of rainThe Apopka Chief
April 3, 2026
Folks, we really need rain, so keep those prayers goin' for two to three more inches of rain. The fishin' is still doin' real good in most of the lakes and rivers in our area, and the shellcrackers should start bitin' real soon.
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: City meets water meter reading goalThe Apopka Chief
April 3, 2026
As we close out March of 2026, I would like to take this column to thank all the men and women who helped to achieve our…
Commissioner Nadia Anderson speaks at the March 18 Apopka City Commission meeting.
Commissioner Anderson recuses herself from Apopka canvassing boardSarah Merly
April 3, 2026
Withdrawal follows Anderson’s endorsement of Christine Moore
The Apopka City Commission meets on April 1.
City considers policy for naming public facilities Teresa Sargeant
April 2, 2026
Push for public input, longer notice, advisory review.
Mikayla Wiggins leaps up to swat the ball away from the Hawk receiver in the first quarter
Apopka flag football’s comeback falls shortVinnie Cammarano
April 2, 2026
Blue Darters resilient behind Mikayla Wiggins in fourth quarter
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