Toward the end of the event, as I stood in the back watching the debate stage, my thoughts turned to the approaching local election. No doubt…
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The Teacher of the Year was just selected, which made me both jealous and nostalgic. I was the master of ceremonies at the Lake County awards for many years,…
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Last week was a fun week! It’s weeks like this that are why I ran for School Board with a goal of bringing the community together to support the education…
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Last week I was invited to attend Wheatley Elementary’s “Black History Experience 2026.” What a wonderful experience it was! I left the school feeling uplifted and…
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This week officially marks the second to last week of the 2026 Legislative Session. Bills that have not moved through all of their assigned committee references are considered…
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As you know, we had a full moon on Tuesday of this week, and that should’ve pushed the specks and the bass up to shallow water to spawn. I’ve been gettin' some reports of spawning bass…
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At the airport, I had to look at a machine that flashed, then I didn’t have to take my shoes off in the security line. I think we now have robots…
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…