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G.I. beans and G.I. gravy Gee, I wish I’d joined the Navy We used to sing that song at Fort Polk when we were marching around the backside…
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From 2018 to 2022, Florida had nation-high 31,000 heat-related emergency room visits.
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Dear Residents of Apopka, In March 2025, the City of Apopka, in partnership with Duke Energy, began an important process to take a serious look at…
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Hello Folks, Just about five more weeks until fall begins. Accordin’ to the calendar, the Autumnal Equinox (that’s fall to us fisher-folk!) officially begins on Sept. 22nd. I can hardly wait!
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Today marks Jackie’s last day at the newspaper as she embarks on a well-earned retirement. We are thrilled for her, but admittedly sad for us —…
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Over the last several days, many Apopka residents have reached out regarding a letter discussing proposed increases to water, sewer, reclaimed water and garbage rates. I understand why the letter has…
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Hello Folks, Last month was the hottest month on record, across the lower 48 states! The record was set in 1936 back when we had the Dust…
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Several years ago I had so much trouble with my left foot that I had to hop to the bathroom first thing in the morning. This discomforted me,…
OP-ED: New culture greets a growing Apopka The Apopka Chief
By Mayor Nick Nesta Apopka has always been a city built on hard work, community and opportunity. What began as a small agricultural town has grown into one…
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…