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Jake Vest
Featured News
OP-ED: It’s almost quitting time — let’s get something started
The Apopka Chief
August 27, 2026
A vacant property at 205 E. Eighth St. is under consideration for purchase by the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency. The CRA voted Monday to move forward with the $156,000 acquisition while evaluating the site during a 120-day due-diligence period.
Featured News
CRA advances $156K land purchase for resource center
Teresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
A vacant 0.42-acre property at 161 E. Sixth St. was considered for purchase by the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency for $299,000. The CRA decided Monday not to pursue the acquisition.
Featured News
CRA holds off on $299K Sixth Street property 
Teresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
Apopka resident Rod Olsen speaks during the March 18 Apopka City Commission meeting at City Hall. Olsen has raised concerns about the city’s employee overtime costs and monitoring practices.
Featured News
Apopka officials scrutinize millions in employee overtime 
Teresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
Elyanna Sanchez rises for a kill attempt.
Featured News
Wekiva volleyball loses to Freedom after sweep of Oak Ridge
Vinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2026


Local Living

Family walking together in a park
Local Living
7 fall dates for Apopka families
Josh Peterson
August 27, 2026
Fried fish and coleslaw
Local Living
You just can’t beat catfish, hushpuppies, and coleslaw
Nancy Thomas
August 26, 2026
Jim Keck
Local Living
Shellcrackers are on the beds and a full moon to top it off
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2026
A typical Steinhatchee River scene
Local Living
Florida Finds: Steinhatchee offers a place for sunsets, scalloping and slowing down
The Apopka Chief
August 21, 2026
Corn on the cob
Local Living
You can prepare sweet corn on the cob quickly and easily
Nancy Thomas
August 21, 2026


Business

Culver's managers Zachary Grissom (left) and Jordan Little (right) pose at Culver's Apopka.
Business
Culver’s Apopka ranked seventh in nation
Sarah Merly
August 27, 2026
Dr. Adlai Green poses in the receptionist's office at Apopka Wellness Center.
Business
Apopka Wellness Center to close after 47 years
Sarah Merly
August 14, 2026
Dunkin' Donuts offers both hot and iced coffees.
Business
Dunkin’ Donuts to celebrate National Drive-Thru Day with giveaways
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 22, 2026
Azalea Veterinary Clinic is located at 2050 Plymouth Sorrento Road, Suite 100.
Business
Azalea Veterinary Clinic opens in Apopka
Sarah Merly
July 15, 2026
Waters Car Wash has 28 locations across Florida.
Business
Waters Car Wash to offer $2.50 sale to celebrate Independence Day
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 30, 2026


Government & Politics

Sports

Elyanna Sanchez rises for a kill attempt.
Sports
Wekiva volleyball loses to Freedom after sweep of Oak Ridge
Vinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2026
Senior Isaiah Smith hits a ball from the rough onto the green.
Sports
Apopka golf swings into season
Vinnie Cammarano
August 25, 2026
Apopka Blue Darters football team huddles before game against Boone.
Sports
Talkin’ Old School to host Apopka football Spirit Night at Frogger’s
Vinnie Cammarano
August 24, 2026
David Wemberly (23) and Kamron Medina (29) tackle a Boone ballcarrier in the second quarter of their week 1 matchup.
Sports
Apopka falls short to Boone, 21-14 
Vinnie Cammarano
August 22, 2026
Dominique Walker forces a fumble on the opening Cypress Creek drive of the game, sparking a dominant defensive performance for Wekiva in a blowout win Friday night.
Sports
Wekiva Mustangs trounce Cypress Creek, 52-0
Johnny Outing
August 22, 2026

More News

Jake Vest
OP-ED: It’s almost quitting time — let’s get something startedThe Apopka Chief
August 27, 2026
Not to be morbid or anything, but if a lifetime was a 9-to-5 workday, I’d be at about 4:45, a time when a lot of otherwise pretty good employees start putting their tools away and…
A vacant property at 205 E. Eighth St. is under consideration for purchase by the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency. The CRA voted Monday to move forward with the $156,000 acquisition while evaluating the site during a 120-day due-diligence period.
CRA advances $156K land purchase for resource centerTeresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
Board votes 4-2 to move forward with Eighth Street property.
Family walking together in a park
7 fall dates for Apopka familiesJosh Peterson
August 27, 2026
From a downtown night out to Halloween stops and a veterans car show, Apopka's fall calendar is already filling in.
A vacant 0.42-acre property at 161 E. Sixth St. was considered for purchase by the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency for $299,000. The CRA decided Monday not to pursue the acquisition.
CRA holds off on $299K Sixth Street property Teresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
Board members question buying land without defined redevelopment plan.
Apopka resident Rod Olsen speaks during the March 18 Apopka City Commission meeting at City Hall. Olsen has raised concerns about the city’s employee overtime costs and monitoring practices.
Apopka officials scrutinize millions in employee overtime Teresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
Nesta cites lack of oversight after city spends $3.4M on overtime.
Culver's managers Zachary Grissom (left) and Jordan Little (right) pose at Culver's Apopka.
Culver’s Apopka ranked seventh in nationSarah Merly
August 27, 2026
Restaurant competing for No. 1
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: Hurricane season 2026: be preparedThe Apopka Chief
August 27, 2026
This time of year can get very busy with the winding down of summer and start of school, and slipping back into a fall routine (while wondering if…
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Police Beat: APD makes 25 arrests, responds to 43 crashes Aug. 16-22The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from August 16-22, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,586 calls for service, responded to 43 crashes, issued 113 citations, and made 25 arrests.
Fried fish and coleslaw
You just can’t beat catfish, hushpuppies, and coleslawNancy Thomas
August 26, 2026
Pan-Fried Catfish from Marvin Woods’ book, The New Low-Country Cooking, calls for nice big catfish fillets and buttermilk, sherry and two kinds of vinegar, along with…
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