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Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Free salt, freshwater fishin’ next 2 weekendsThe Apopka Chief
June 6, 2025
Hello Folks, I hope y'all had a great weekend and, hopefully, you did some fishin’. Even though the official date of summer is between June 20th and June…
Preparing trees and landscaping for hurricane season is an important step to ensure your safetyThe Apopka Chief
June 6, 2025
Hurricanes and tropical storms hit Florida almost every year, often causing extensive damage to homes and landscapes. You can help protect your home or business by…
Meet the Apopka and Wekiva high school class of 2025: full graduate list and ceremony highlightsThe Apopka Chief
June 5, 2025
Apopka area schools, Apopka High School and Wekiva High School, held their 2025 graduation ceremonies last week. Apopka High School seniors' graduation ceremony was held at…
Jeff Rolson steps down after six seasons as Apopka football coachThe Apopka Chief
May 30, 2025
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…
The Apopka JV and varsity softball teams stand together with their plaques after the banquet on Tuesday, May 27.
Apopka softball celebration highlights top players and season achievementsThe Apopka Chief
May 30, 2025
 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 NowThe Apopka Chief
May 30, 2025
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…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Bass fishin’ on Lake Kissimmee is doin’ pretty good latelyThe Apopka Chief
May 30, 2025
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…
Wekiva’s quarterback gets a pass off just in time as a Lyman defensive end wraps around his leg after breaking into the pocket. 
Coach Doug Gabriel optimistic despite 16-7 spring loss as Wekiva rebuildsThe Apopka Chief
May 29, 2025
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…
Apopka's Elijah Frazier barrels through a wall of Jones defenders on his way into the end zone on Friday, May 23.
Apopka football struggles in passing defense but shines in run gameThe Apopka Chief
May 29, 2025
By Marshall Tempest   Reporter   The 2025 Apopka Blue Darter football team still needs to put in a lot of work before the start of the fall…
Don’t forget to check your tires, brakes and battery before your summer travelThe Apopka Chief
May 23, 2025
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.…