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John Gill
Featured News
OP-ED: Now hiring? People with developmental disabilities are ready to work 
The Apopka Chief
November 5, 2026
Croix Nelthropp dribbles the ball up the court.
Featured News
Central Florida Prep opens basketball history in inaugural game
Vinnie Cammarano
November 5, 2026
The Emerson Park entrance at the intersection of Ocoee Apopka Road and Alston Bay Boulevard.
Featured News
Park Square wins judgment in Emerson Park road-cost lawsuit 
Teresa Sargeant
November 5, 2026
Marcus Young superman dives on the loose football and recovers it in enemy territory.
Featured News
Apopka dismantles Timber Creek 49-14
Vinnie Cammarano
November 4, 2026
The Apopka City Commission at its Nov. 4 meeting, where members unanimously suspended elected officials’ discretionary funding and complimentary city facility use.
Featured News
Apopka City Commission suspends elected officials’ discretionary funding 
Teresa Sargeant
November 4, 2026


Local Living

Jim Keck
Local Living
To catch fish at first light, use topwater bait along shoreline grass 
The Apopka Chief
October 29, 2026
Sliders
Local Living
Gee whiz! It’s almost Halloween… let’s have sliders to celebrate!
Nancy Thomas
October 29, 2026
A chicken and rice dish
Local Living
Ready for a one-pot meal that originated in West Africa?
Sarah Merly
October 23, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Cooler weather, full moon raise anglers’ hopes
Sarah Merly
October 23, 2026
Rice and beans
Local Living
The weather is cooling down; time for red beans and rice
Sarah Merly
October 16, 2026


Business

The Aspen Dental Apopka team smiles in front of the office, located at 1500 W. Orange Blossom Trail.
Business
Aspen Dental to offer free dental care for veterans on Nov. 7
Sarah Merly
October 23, 2026
Associates in Dermatology’s Apopka office at 531 Wekiva Commons Circle is shown Wednesday, Sept. 30. The dermatology practice has settled a lawsuit alleging its website collected and transmitted visitors’ online data without their consent.
Business
Apopka dermatology practice ensnared amid rash of website lawsuits 
Teresa Sargeant
October 6, 2026
Don Patrón is located at 34 E. Main St.
Business
Don Patrón to introduce nightlife to downtown Apopka 
Sarah Merly
October 1, 2026
The IHOP restaurant on U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka is expected to temporarily close beginning Oct. 4 for renovations.
Business
Apopka IHOP to close temporarily for renovations  
Teresa Sargeant
September 25, 2026
David Pineda holds out a ham sample during opening day.
Business
New Publix opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
September 24, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Croix Nelthropp dribbles the ball up the court.
Sports
Central Florida Prep opens basketball history in inaugural game
Vinnie Cammarano
November 5, 2026
Marcus Young superman dives on the loose football and recovers it in enemy territory.
Sports
Apopka dismantles Timber Creek 49-14
Vinnie Cammarano
November 4, 2026
Keira Druck dives in the water for her 500-yard freestyle race.
Sports
Local swimmers compete in the FHSAA regional meet
Vinnie Cammarano
November 3, 2026
Ayden Lowman gets hit out of bounds while attempting to dive for the end zone.
Sports
Apopka 12U falls in Mid-Florida championship
Vinnie Cammarano
November 3, 2026
Blue Darter and Mustang lines face off.
Sports
Apopka shuts out Wekiva for fourth straight Mayor’s Cup victory
Vinnie Cammarano
October 31, 2026

More News

John Gill
OP-ED: Now hiring? People with developmental disabilities are ready to work The Apopka Chief
November 5, 2026
The value of having a job encompasses far more than a paycheck; it’s a declaration of purpose, structure and independence. And for those with developmental disabilities,…
Croix Nelthropp dribbles the ball up the court.
Central Florida Prep opens basketball history in inaugural gameVinnie Cammarano
November 5, 2026
Mariners fall to Apopka Christian Academy, 44-20, in first high school game
The Emerson Park entrance at the intersection of Ocoee Apopka Road and Alston Bay Boulevard.
Park Square wins judgment in Emerson Park road-cost lawsuit Teresa Sargeant
November 5, 2026
Developer owes no share of public-road upgrades, judge rules.
Marcus Young superman dives on the loose football and recovers it in enemy territory.
Apopka dismantles Timber Creek 49-14Vinnie Cammarano
November 4, 2026
Blue Darters score 35 points in the second half
The Apopka City Commission at its Nov. 4 meeting, where members unanimously suspended elected officials’ discretionary funding and complimentary city facility use.
Apopka City Commission suspends elected officials’ discretionary funding Teresa Sargeant
November 4, 2026
Commission also approves $8,344 reimbursement for festival expenses.
Moore Russell makes history as first Black female elected Orange County mayorTeresa Sargeant
November 4, 2026
Brown defeats appointed incumbent Crabb for District 2 commissioner
Democrat Jarod Fox unseats Doug Bankson in House District 39Teresa Sargeant
November 4, 2026
First-time candidate pledges to prioritize health care and infrastructure
Temika Hampton-Johnson addresses attendees at her Tuesday watch party celebrating her victory in the runoff race for the Ninth Judicial Circuit Judge.
Hampton-Johnson, Walton Johnson win judge and clerk of courts runoffsSarah Merly
November 4, 2026
Candidates win respective races by wide margins
Florida voters approved Amendment 3, which was placed on the ballot by the state Legislature.
Florida voters approve Amendment 3The Apopka Chief
November 3, 2026
Result casts uncertainty on local government budgets.
Strada wins HD11 seatSarah Merly
November 3, 2026
Businessman to replace Webster
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