The only way to recognize a good decision is to make a bad one and find out what happens. Much of what causes regret, looked like a good…
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Hello Folks, We are in our second full week of 2026, and the fishin’ is still doin’ pretty good. We have a cold snap later this week, so that will slow things…
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We saw a drop of about 6,600 students this year alone. Looking at enrollment over the last three years, district enrollment declined by approximately 8,667 students, representing a…
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Last week, I undecorated and found that there is not enough room in my office for the stuff that used to be there and there’s no longer enough room…
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Our Apopka Blue Darter and Wekiva Mustang marching bands certainly had a great break. Both of our local bands were honored to be invited to participate in very special…
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It’s the beginning of a brand new year, and in just a few short days the Florida Legislature will kick off the new 2026 session. Now that the tinsel is put away (or soon will…
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Happy New Year to each and every one of you! And, we are off to the some great fishin' in 2026. The fishin' this year is off to a great start so far, and…
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Apopka may not be a sacred temple, but it’s the place we call home — and a mayoral race is upon us. Between now and March 10, The Apopka…
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When I was much younger, New Year’s resolutions were almost as common as Christmas cards. People made lists: “I’m going to quit drinking, cut down on coffee, lose 25 pounds, lower my golf…
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Right now, the speck fishin’ is on fire, if you know where to go. I saw a post this past week that a group of anglers went fishin’ out of Highland Park Fish Camp.
Catching up with Apopka spring sportsThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week, our Apopka High School athletes are enjoying a much-needed breather for spring break. This provides a perfect opportunity to examine…
Checking in with Wekiva spring sports The Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week brought spring break for all Orange County schools, so it's time to check in on Wekiva High School spring sports,…
OCPS aims to complete baseball, softball complexes this weekThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter It has been two weeks since the school district's acting chief facilities officer for the Apopka High School baseball and softball…
Novak brothers lead nation for Apopka boys water polo teamThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka boys water polo team is in a good place at 6-8 on the season, including 2-1 in district matchups, and…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty notes a clear shift to a Buyer’s market!The Apopka Chief
After a significant period of high interest rates, low inventory and affordability issues, new market statistics is showing a clear shift to an emerging Buyer’s market.…
Keeping the Gas Flowing: Celebrating Natural Gas Utility Workers’ DayThe Apopka Chief
Behind every warm home, every expertly prepared meal, and every smooth-running business powered by natural gas, there’s a team of dedicated professionals ensuring that gas flows…
Great Weather, Full Moon, equals Big BassThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I sure hope you and your family made it through the tornado this past week. We haven’t had one of those in a while,…
Jeff Rolson talks changes with the Apopka football teamThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week, I spoke with Apopka football’s head coach Jeff Rolson to discuss off-season work, the team's new look, and changes to…
Apopka girls lacrosse drop to 3-7 after falling 12-1 to the PatriotsThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka girls' lacrosse team has taken a turn at the season's halfway mark. Coming into this week, they were on a…
Apopka baseball stuns No. 61 The Villages CharterThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka baseball team shocked The Villages Charter School 6-2 on Wednesday, March 12, after falling to the Dr. Phillips Panthers 5-4…