Cats are not cantankerous and indifferent little beasts. They are hardworking professional animals who are totally focused on three missions: Endear and amuse; test the limits of human irritation; and the other one.
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Last week, the Florida Department of Education released the official graduation rates for the class of 2025. Once again, the strong effort of our public schools…
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In keeping with our Star Wars theme, there is a “New Hope” on the horizon regarding homestead property tax. However, it diverges into two schools of thought.
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If you’ve been waitin' for the specks to start bitin'... I’ve got news for ya: they’re bitin'. I’m gettin' lots of reports that the specks are bitin' in just about all the major chains and lakes in our area.
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This week marks an incredible milestone for Jim Keck: the 42nd anniversary of his first fishing report in The Apopka Chief. We are grateful for his faithful service over all these…
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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…
APK basketball just one win away from FHSAA Final FourThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff After defeating the Winter Park Wildcats on Monday, Feb. 17, the Blue Darters are preparing for the regional finals. They…
Apopka beats Winter Park, hosts regional final against SanfordThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff It’s on to the regional final after the Apopka Blue Darter basketball team defeated the Winter Park Wildcats 50-39 in…
Apopka boys lacrosse falls in season openerThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff Last week, the Apopka boys lacrosse team started their 2025 spring season with an away game against Windermere High School.…
Any Lab Test Now holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Any Lab Test Now to the community with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the lab’s site,…
Hand & Stone Massage cuts ribbon at Hunt Club CornersThe Apopka Chief
As one of the newest businesses welcomed into the community this year, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa held its ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Feb.…
FFA is not just about farming, agriculture has developed into much more than thatThe Apopka Chief
While in the FFA, students gain hands-on experience in the many fields of agriculture through participation in Career Development Events. Read more on page 6A.
City reviews next steps in Golden Gem pond’s restoration after sinkholeThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City Council received an update on the city’s restoration plan for making the 250-million-gallon Golden Gem reclaimed water pond functional again following the formation…
City shows appreciation for crossing guardsThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka celebrated Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Florida on Friday, Feb. 7, with elected officials and city police meeting on-duty crossing guards and…
Apopka Fair will raise money for communityThe Apopka Chief
Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation, Inc. and supported by the city of Apopka, the 24th Apopka Fair will take place Feb. 27 through…
Jalen Carter and the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LIXThe Apopka Chief
Jalen Carter, a former Apopka Blue Darter football player and now Philadelphia Eagle rushes the Kansas City Chief’s quarterback Patrick Mahomes and almost comes away with…