Thomas Jefferson is often attributed with saying, "That government is best which governs least.” That certainly holds true in Florida in recent years, where many of us…
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OP-ED: Legislature stays the course on education
OP-ED: What’s next for Apopka?
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…
OP-ED: Who are you when no one’s watching?
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,…
OP-ED: Students shine at 2 community events
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…
Ruth, Baron, Velazquez take Apopka City Council seats
Incumbent Alexander Smith narrowly loses reelection bid
OP-ED: Wheatley Elementary put on great show
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…
OP-ED: State budget process enters final countdown
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…
Wekiva falls to 1-5 after 15-5 loss to Cypress CreekThe Apopka Chief
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…
Apopka softball bounces back from loss with three-game win streakThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka Blue Darters softball team is riding a three-game win streak after suffering their first loss of the season against Eustis…
Honesty and integrity are the underlying building principle for J&K Automotive, Inc.The Apopka Chief
J&K Automotive, Inc. upholds the highest ethical standards in all aspects of their automotive repair services. For them, ethics means more than just fixing cars—it's about…
Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping is equipped to handle all your tree service needsThe Apopka Chief
Landscaping with trees is an investment in the future. Trees aren’t just an investment in your property, but an investment in the environment as well. Trees…
Apopka High School announces top 10 students of 2025 classThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter Apopka High School officially announced its top 10 students in the 2024-2025 senior class this week. Emma Camacho is Apopka’s valedictorian and…
Big bass equals big payday for anglersThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week and y’all are enjoyin’ this beautiful weather we are havin’. I just wish it would be…
Apopka baseball splits 4 road gamesThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka baseball team is currently 6-4 as of Thursday, March 6, after two losses in the last week to West Orange…
Apopka volleyball opens season with consecutive winsThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week, the Apopka Blue Darter boys volleyball team graced the court for the first time since spring 2024. They are looking…
Wekiva wrestling goes down in regionalsThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva wrestling team sent six wrestlers to the FHSAA 3A Region 1 Championship held from Feb. 28 to March 1. Sadly…
Apopka softball reels off 3 straight wins to start seasonThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team continued its dominant run by defeating the West Orange Warriors 15-0 on Friday, Feb. 28, followed by a…