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The Apopka Chief Newsletter: June 26 Edition

Author

Sarah Merly
June 26, 2026

Welcome to The Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!

Happy Friday! Summer is in full swing, so here are a few of my favorite sorta cozy & wistful mid-year tunes you can listen to with your family. I can’t believe 2026 is halfway over!

~Sarah Merly, Editorial Assistant & Reporter

Front Page


Othellus Swift, the 2026 Pillar of the Community Award recipient, rides in the June 20 Apopka Juneteenth Parade. Organizers recognized Swift for his longstanding service to the community. | Photo by Dana O’Connor

Other Front Page News: 

Other Local News

Apopka man pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme charges

Christopher Delgado’s plea agreement was filed Tuesday

Leesburg Stake to host Tabernacle Choir watch parties Friday 

Apopka site among five to host watch party

Hero workout to honor fallen firefighter returns to Apopka 

‘Duran: 2650’ event will support first responder training, mentorship programs.

Longtime Apopka AAMCO sold to local owner-operator 

Sale highlights city's investment in small-business sector, Millenia Partners associate says.

Z.A.P.T. ceremony awards scholarships to 32 area students

Community service organization also recognizes founders

DRC forwards Cold-Link Logistics expansion plans to Planning Commission 

Proposal calls for construction of 168,180-square-foot expansion.

Police Beat: APD issues 75 citations June 14-20

In the period from June 14-20, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,657 calls for service, responded to 33 crashes, issued 75 citations, and made 21 arrests.

Apopka resident sentenced to 27 months in federal prison

Xin Liu attempted to pick up over $95,000

Opinions: Rep. Doug Bankson, Mayor Nick Nesta and Jake Vest

Local Sports


Eric Nichols rises up for a mid-range jumper against Santa Fe. | Photo by Vinnie Cammarano

Lifestyle

Apopka Juneteenth Gallery

Enjoy some additional photos of Apopka’s Juneteenth celebration!


From left to right: Commissioner Nadia Anderson, Commissioner Yesenia Baron and Mayor Nick Nesta walk in the Juneteenth parade. | Photo by Dana O’Connor


Longtime community member Denise Tarver wears her 70th birthday crown in the Juneteenth parade. | Photo by Dana O’Connor


Kids from P.O.L.O. Mentoring walk in the parade. | Photo by Dana O’Connor