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The Apopka Chief Newsletter: March 20

Author

Sarah Merly
March 20, 2026

Welcome to The Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!

Happy Friday! This Wednesday night, I attended my first City Commission meeting—even though I was nervous, I truly appreciated the opportunity to learn even more about our city and listen to the concerns of Apopka residents. Here’s to many more meetings ahead!

~Sarah Merly, Editorial Assistant and Reporter

Front Page

Jeremy Neumann hangs from a utility pole. | Courtesy of Duke Energy

Other Front Page News: 

Other Local News

Commissioners spar over Harrison appointment

Howard Washington resigned March 13

City Commission approves soccer field rental agreements

Central Florida Soccer Club receives rental agreement despite cone of silence controversy

Q&A: Nelson talks end of term, retirement

Nelson reflects on his tenure as mayor

Nelson backs Moore in Apopka runoff election

Pair to collaborate on campaign, government transition

Canon Coffee hosts first-ever launch party for art exhibition

Exhibition features artists Alfredo Barranco, Bradley Craven, Mark Pettengill

Holler Ford car show draws 1,000 racing fans

Event features Fords spanning last century.

Wekiwa Springs volunteer completes 35K service hours

Don Philpott recognized with certificate

Checkers to celebrate anniversary and remodel March 28

Celebration to include family-friendly entertainment, giveaways

Police Beat: APD arrests 27 March 8-14

In the period from March 8-14, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,636 calls for service, responded to 33 crashes, issued 70citations, and made 27 arrests.

Lifestyle

Local Sports


Ty Livingston (right) hustles home and slides through the catcher’s tag as the umpire calls him safe. | Photo by Vinnie Cammarano

Apopka Historical Fact: Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit

“This church began as a mission in 1893, and acquired its own building in 1902 by buying and remodeling the old Congregational church. It remained a mission until 1962, when it was granted full parish status with Rev. Fred Herlong as rector. Shortly afterward, the congregation moved to the corner of Park Ave. and Main St., and then to this location.”

~Apopka Historical Trail by Steve Rajtar