Much of the scene last week was similar enough to verge on déjà vu. “Pomp and Circumstance” played while a long procession of young people made its…
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With the state budget being finalized as I write this, we will be taking a small detour this week to discuss one of my policy priorities from the 2026 legislative session.
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As I shook hundreds of hands again this year, I tried to stop as many graduates as I could and ask about their cords or medals they were wearing or what…
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Congrats to Dave Lefebre on his win up at Orange Lake. Dave was able to win the MLF tournament by catchin’ the most bass and the biggest bass durin’ the…
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The 37th annual Wolfson Children's Hospital Bass Tournament was held last weekend up around Palatka City on the St. Johns River. Congrats to the team of…
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Despite what you might see in the advertisements, Memorial Day is not a particularly good occasion for a picnic, going out on the boat, or having a…
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As we have discussed the budget landscape over the last few weeks, we mainly focused on the operational budget. This week, I’d like to discuss the school district capital…
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Last week, after legislators approved Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting draft map proposal (83-28 in the House and 21-17 in the Senate) during a special session, the governor signed off on the bills, officially putting…
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When I was in high school, the 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air was what the Volkswagen was supposed to be in 1930s Germany – a car everybody could afford. If…
Over 50 groups joined in Halloween in the Park The Apopka Chief
The annual tradition of the Apopka Parks and Recreation Department’s Halloween in the Park event was one of the biggest in city history on Saturday, Oct. 25 at…
“Fishing slows in approach to Labor Day–so should you”The Apopka Chief
By Jim Keck Hello Folks, Well, we made it home from vacation. We visited friends and family in Tennessee and Virginia. It was just as hot…
August brings more than football – its National Fishing MonthThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Welcome to August. This month is National Fishing Month. August is one month from gettin’ us closer to some cooler days. It’s been a…
Panzironi and Bak win ABA Bass Series TournamentThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you’re enjoyin’ your summer and stayin’ cool. It must be because I’m gettin’ older, but this year it’s really been hot, and…
ICAST held annual convention on Orlando last week The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are in the dog days of summer, but the fishin’ isn’t too bad for most folks. Folks’re gettin’ on the water real early…
Fish in Apopka area lakes are biting! The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend, and, hope- fully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. We have some rain comin’ in…
Aging Matters: Study shows more older, married women traveling aloneThe Apopka Chief
By Ronnie Lovler Connie Combs, 78, is a retired schoolteacher and an inveterate traveler. She took frequent trips with her husband, Gerry Combs, primarily within the…
Rodman Reservoir survives after DeSantis veto The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great 4th of July weekend and you got a chance to enjoy our waterways and maybe do a little…
FWC undertaking restoration effort for native plantsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Happy 4th of July, and Happy Birthday to America! We will be 249 years old this year. I hope everyone has a great weekend…
Gary Batchelor and Lou Gibbs win the Wednesday Night ShootoutThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, The fishin’ isn’t too bad even with all this heat, and folks are gettin’ on the water real early and takin’ advantage of the…