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…
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It’s the beginning of a brand new year, and in just a few short days the Florida Legislature will kick off the new 2026 session. Now that the tinsel is put away (or soon will…
Warm weather brings bass back to the beds in our areaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I can’t believe this weather we are havin’. It seems like pre-summer in February. The warm weather has moved the water temperature up and the…
APK boys basketball are Class 7A District 3 Champions!The Apopka Chief
Last week, the Apopka boys’ basketball team faced off against the Ocoee Knights in the 7A District 3 championship, winning 60-47 to claim the 2025 7A…
WHS wrestling makes history!The Apopka Chief
The Wekiva boys wrestling team is in the middle of a record-breaking season after becoming Metro West Champions for the first time in school history.
APK girls water polo dominate Edgewater Eagles in 16-6 winThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka girls water polo team got their first win of the season this week against longtime rival Edgewater High School. The Blue Darters defeated the…
Apopka baseball falls in season opener at Big Blue BonanzaThe Apopka Chief
This week, the Apopka Blue Darter baseball team began its season as it always does at the Big Blue Bonanza, held at Lake Brantley.
New county program will make it easier to add extra housingThe Apopka Chief
As part of the County’s ongoing effort to address the housing affordability crisis, Ready Set Orange allows homeowners in unincorporated Orange County to choose from four…
Moore reveals temporary flood control plan for S.R. 436 areaThe Apopka Chief
Ahead of this year’s hurricane season, Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore will present a short-term mitigation solution to control the post-storm floods in the…
Main Street Apopka’s Showcase of Cars draws crowdThe Apopka Chief
The streets of historic downtown Apopka came alive this past Sunday, February 2, as Main Street Apopka hosted its highly anticipated Showcase of Cars event on…
Cabin project aims to bring ghost town back to lifeThe Apopka Chief
Work will start shortly on two 19th century homesteaders log cabins as part of a project to recreate Ethel, a long-forgotten ghost town in Central Florida.
Apopka Little Leaguers hit fields for spring seasonThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Little Leaguers took to the baseball fields at the Northwest Recreation Complex this week in preparation for the spring season.