Bobby Brewer has told The Apopka Chief he’s stepping down as Apopka’s head baseball coach after six years. The news comes days after Jeff Rolson's sudden…
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After 14-10 season, Bobby Brewer cites loss of joy for stepping down as Apopka coach
Chief staff working to solve delivery challenges
Two weeks ago, on May 19, my wife picked up three copies of The Apopka Chief in our mailbox—one each for May 2, May 9 and…
Jeff Rolson steps down after six seasons as Apopka football coach
By Marshall Tempest Reporter After six seasons as head football coach of the Apopka Blue Darters, Jeff Rolson has decided to step down heading into the…
Apopka softball celebration highlights top players and season achievements
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team held its end-of-year banquet Tuesday, when it celebrated its amazing season and the players who made it happen. …
Be Ready, Not Reactive: Prepare for Hurricane Season Now
Florida earned its nickname as the Sunshine State with beautiful, sun-soaked days filling out most of the year, but as hurricane season approaches, it also becomes…
Bass fishin’ on Lake Kissimmee is doin’ pretty good lately
Hello Folks, I want to thank all you folks for your thoughts and prayers durin’ my absence. I ended up havin’ two back surgeries about one week…
Coach Doug Gabriel optimistic despite 16-7 spring loss as Wekiva rebuilds
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva Mustangs fell 16-7 to the Lyman Greyhounds in their annual spring game last week, providing the first look at how…
Don’t forget to check your tires, brakes and battery before your summer travel
J&K Automotive, Inc. reminds their neighbors to make sure your car maintenance is up to date as we head into the hottest months of the year.…
Apopka softball turns corner with strong season
By Marshall Tempest Reporter Last week marked the end of Apopka athletics for the 2024-2025 school year with the softball team's loss to Lake Brantley in…
The Harris Chain has been on fire…
I hope everyone is havin a great week and you got a chance to get out and do some fishin’’. I don’t want to sound like…
APK boys basketball prepare for end of the season, DistrictsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka boys’ basketball squad is right back to doing what they’ve done so well this season—winning.
Cardboard Canoe Regatta!The Apopka Chief
The Kelly Park Rock Springs Cardboard Canoe Regatta occurred this past Saturday, January 18.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Ringing in the New Year with Reliable Natural GasThe Apopka Chief
As we ring in the New Year, it’s time to toast to fresh beginnings, bold resolutions, and brighter futures. For residents across Lake Apopka Natural Gas…
January 2025 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
January 31, 2025 Hiram Morales Vazquez, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 26, 2025. Mr. Morales Vazquez was born on September 08, 1945 in…
Cake recipe is easy to make with boxed cake mix and canned icingThe Apopka Chief
Found in her cookbook, Gullah Gee-chee Home Cooking, Mrs. Emily Meggett has a recipe for Pork Loin Roast that will serve 8 to 10 people. She…
Artists beautify Wheatley School with new muralsThe Apopka Chief
Multiple artists and organizations have collaborated to paint murals at various locations of the Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. Delia Miller paints the main stairwell with Wheatley’s…
City breaks ground for its new skate park and pump trackThe Apopka Chief
By Teresa Sargeant Apopka Chief Staff The city kicked off the construction of its new $500,000 skate park and pump track with a groundbreaking ceremony on…
Ground to break for new playgroundThe Apopka Chief
There will be a groundbreaking for the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex on the south end of the complex between the baseball fields…
The specks are still biting when the wind isn’t too badThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are off and runnin’ into the New Year. It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the first month of 2025. We…
For 37 years J&K Automotive is trusted with everything from routine auto maintenance to complex repairsThe Apopka Chief
Properly maintaining your vehicle will ensure it’s in good condition, and it may also increase fuel efficiency. Regular automotive maintenance and repair services are essential to…