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An OCPS bus struck a van Friday morning in Apopka.
The Apopka Chief
August 15, 2025
Wreck occurred amid bus diversion to middle school.
Scott Garland
The Apopka Chief
August 14, 2025
Olympia assistant coach to take reins.
Jim Keck
The Apopka Chief
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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…
Jim Keck
The Apopka Chief
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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…
Kids play at the splash pad at Kit Land Nelson Park to beat the heat Tuesday afternoon.
The Apopka Chief
July 29, 2025
Apopka is under an Extreme Heat Warning along with the rest of Orange County from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Forecasters anticipate dangerous heat, with temperatures…
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July 26, 2025
Big thanks to all of the residents who quickly signed up for our new membership program. We launched on July 17, and within five days, more…
Jim Keck
The Apopka Chief
July 25, 2025
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…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
July 18, 2025
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…
An office building with the number 400 going horizontally down a column. A newspaper vending box stands in front of this column. The words "The Apopka Chief and The Planter" and "Apopka Office Supply" appear on the front window of the office.
The Apopka Chief
July 17, 2025
The Apopka Chief’s new free distribution model is designed to promote readership and value for advertisers.We’ve been pleased to hear from members of the community who…
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The Apopka Chief
July 11, 2025
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…
Checking in with Wekiva spring sports The Apopka Chief
March 20, 2025
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
March 19, 2025
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…
Apopka's Steven Novak celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal.
Novak brothers lead nation for Apopka boys water polo teamThe Apopka Chief
March 17, 2025
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
March 14, 2025
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
March 14, 2025
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…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Great Weather, Full Moon, equals Big BassThe Apopka Chief
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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
March 14, 2025
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
March 13, 2025
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
March 13, 2025
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…
Wekiva falls to 1-5 after 15-5 loss to Cypress CreekThe Apopka Chief
March 12, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva softball team has shown remarkable resilience, despite a challenging start to the season, leading to a 1-5 record after six…