Hello Folks, It was really nice to finally get some rain, and I don’t wanna seem ungrateful, but I sure do wish we’d get some more! I hope…
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Much of the scene last week was similar enough to verge on déjà vu. “Pomp and Circumstance” played while a long procession of young people made its…
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With the state budget being finalized as I write this, we will be taking a small detour this week to discuss one of my policy priorities from the 2026 legislative session.
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As I shook hundreds of hands again this year, I tried to stop as many graduates as I could and ask about their cords or medals they were wearing or what…
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Congrats to Dave Lefebre on his win up at Orange Lake. Dave was able to win the MLF tournament by catchin’ the most bass and the biggest bass durin’ the…
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The 37th annual Wolfson Children's Hospital Bass Tournament was held last weekend up around Palatka City on the St. Johns River. Congrats to the team of…
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Despite what you might see in the advertisements, Memorial Day is not a particularly good occasion for a picnic, going out on the boat, or having a…
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As we have discussed the budget landscape over the last few weeks, we mainly focused on the operational budget. This week, I’d like to discuss the school district capital…
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Last week, after legislators approved Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting draft map proposal (83-28 in the House and 21-17 in the Senate) during a special session, the governor signed off on the bills, officially putting…
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When I was in high school, the 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air was what the Volkswagen was supposed to be in 1930s Germany – a car everybody could afford. If…
Gary Batchelor and Lou Gibbs win the Wednesday Night ShootoutThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, The fishin’ isn’t too bad even with all this heat, and folks are gettin’ on the water real early and takin’ advantage of the…
Bass are biting in chain of lakes near ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, This weekend is the "license free” weekend on Saturday and Sunday, for freshwater fishin’. You and your guests don’t have to have a license…
Free salt, freshwater fishin’ next 2 weekendsThe Apopka Chief
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
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
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…
After 14-10 season, Bobby Brewer cites loss of joy for stepping down as Apopka coachMarshall Tempest
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…
Jeff Rolson steps down after six seasons as Apopka football coachThe Apopka Chief
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 achievementsThe Apopka Chief
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
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 latelyThe Apopka Chief
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…