The Winter Olympics can be a tough sell in places like Florida, where the freezing point of blood is 48 degrees and “downhill” is a theoretical thing. Skiing and ice hockey can hold our…
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OP-ED: Been there, done that, but not the way they do it
OP-ED: Join the ‘Let’s Read OCPS’ challenge
If you recall, Let’s Read OCPS is the reading challenge that started here in Apopka with Read Around the City. I began that program several years ago, in…
The bass are bitin’ on the Harris chain
Lake Woodruff and the St. Johns River have been on fire for the past week. There were a couple of days when the specks slowed down with the cold weather, but once it…
OP-ED: Area gains monument to Four Chaplains
Last Saturday about 50 people gathered at American Legion Post 243 in Oviedo to dedicate a monument to the Four Chaplains, World War II heroes previously…
OP-ED: Who says the highway can’t be my way?
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson has been charged with driving 104 miles per hour in a 65 miles per hour zone on State Road 429. That is almost beyond belief.
OP-ED: Legislators tackle school funding issues
One of the key parts of being a school board member is to help advocate in Tallahassee for legislation that improves the education we provide. That’s because so…
Specks keep biting despite cold temps
I hope all y'all enjoyed the latest Arctic blast we had. Good gracious, it was cold! They said that it was the coldest few days that we’ve had in 10 years.…
OP-ED: Return of the Jedi—making your voice heard
In this final Star Wars-themed column on property tax, I want to share how to make your voice heard regarding the property tax proposals that will ultimately be placed on the ballot in…
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…