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Enjoy German Rice, Pineapple Upside Cake, and Baby Greens w/StrawberriesThe Apopka Chief
June 27, 2025
   Louise Ustler contributed her recipe for Hot German Rice to Sharing Our Finest Cookbook, a publication from the Apopka Citizen Police Alumni Association. She says, “I use Minute Rice. These ingredients can be adjusted according to taste. I use more pepper and onion and a small jar of pimento. All can be adjusted, more…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Gary Batchelor and Lou Gibbs win the Wednesday Night ShootoutThe Apopka Chief
June 27, 2025
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 mornin’ bite. You will do best with noisy top- water baits to get their attention. It’s one of the most excitin’ bites there is when that ole big bass…
Try Norinne’s Cheeseburger Pie, Carrot Souffle, & Creamy Peanut Butter PieThe Apopka Chief
June 20, 2025
We found Norinne Lowell’s Cheeseburger Pie in Plains Pot Pourri, published by the community-minded folks of Plains, Georgia. It uses ground beef, milk, and cheese along with other ingredients. Pour into a lightly browned pie shell and bake in the oven. It looks wonderful. Also from Plains Pot Pourri, Sybil Carter shares her Grits and…
We’re serving up Catfish, Shrimp, Salmon Patties, Crab, and… HushpuppiesThe Apopka Chief
June 13, 2025
Fried Catfish! Don’t you love it? We have a recipe from Southern Living’s All-Time Favorites for fried catfish. You need to be sure and have all your other side dishes ready and steaming on the table when you get the catfish out of the cooking oil and drained for serving. There is nothing much to…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Bass are biting in chain of lakes near ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
June 13, 2025
Hello Folks, This weekend is the "license free” weekend on Saturday and Sunday, for freshwater fishin’. You and your guests don’t have to have a license to catch some catfish, bluegills, shellcrackers or bass. You can take advantage of an opportunity to go fishin’ here in the great State of Florida for free. The bluegills…
Baked Potatoes in the Crock-Pot and Wonderful Home-Made Salad DressingsThe Apopka Chief
June 6, 2025
Do you like to cook your food in the Crock-Pot? I do, from time to time. I am looking at a recipe for “Chicken in a Pot” that I found in a little Crock-Pot handbook. It calls for a whole chicken and some vegetables along with chicken broth and white wine or water. Then set…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Free salt, freshwater fishin’ next 2 weekendsThe Apopka Chief
June 6, 2025
Hello Folks, I hope y'all had a great weekend and, hopefully, you did some fishin’. Even though the official date of summer is between June 20th and June 22nd, I always start my summers on June 1st, the same date as Hurricane Season starts. As summer is here (accordin’ to ME, ol’ Jim), now begin the summer…
Preparing trees and landscaping for hurricane season is an important step to ensure your safetyThe Apopka Chief
June 6, 2025
Hurricanes and tropical storms hit Florida almost every year, often causing extensive damage to homes and landscapes. You can help protect your home or business by making sure your trees and landscape are more hurricane-resistant, so it’s less likely to suffer severe damage during a storm. Each year hurricane season begins on June 1st and…
Meet the Apopka and Wekiva high school class of 2025: full graduate list and ceremony highlightsThe Apopka Chief
June 5, 2025
Apopka area schools, Apopka High School and Wekiva High School, held their 2025 graduation ceremonies last week. Apopka High School seniors' graduation ceremony was held at the Kia Center, while Wekiva's graduation ceremony was held at the Addition Financial Arena at UCF. Below is a list of every graduating senior from both Apopka and Wekiva…
Jeff Rolson steps down after six seasons as Apopka football coachThe Apopka Chief
May 30, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter After six seasons as head football coach of the Apopka Blue Darters, Jeff Rolson has decided to step down heading into the 2025 season. Apopka High School has not announced a replacement yet, but with just two months until August, Apopka will need to quickly fill its head coaching vacancy. The…