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Last week, I discussed the important role property taxes play in funding local government and some of the challenges cities could face if that revenue source was eliminated. This week,…
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A while back I wrote about SB 382 (HB 243), legislation sponsored by Sen. Truenow and Rep. Benarroch that proposed new safety protocols for electric bicycles,…
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One of the most talked-about issues in Florida today is the possibility of eliminating property taxes. If this proposal ultimately reachesthe ballot, the decision will rest with Florida's voters.…
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Independence Day with their family and friends on the day that some of us identify simply as the “4th of July!” We…
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Soccer is fun to watch – at recess. You get 40 kids running 37 different directions, screeching, waving arms, kicking when there’s no ball anywhere near them, jumping,…
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If you’ve been following recent news, you’ve likely heard discussion about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to significantly reduce and potentially eliminate property taxes on homesteaded properties in Florida. This is one of the most far-reaching…
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Happy Birthday, America! This Saturday will be our 250th year of independence from British rule. I hope you and your family enjoy the celebrations safely here…
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Haven is a recidivist. She is one of those curses of the judicial system’s revolving door, repeating her offenses as soon as she is released – systematically…
Wekiva culinary students place 4th at national competitionThe Apopka Chief
Staff reports Five Wekiva High School students won fourth place in the restaurant management category at the 2025 National ProStart Invitational, according to a press release…
Lake Brantley ousts Apopka softball from state playoffsThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team's 2025 season ended in the Class 7A Region 1 Semifinals at the hands of the Lake Brantley Patriots,…
Apopka football gears up for spring game at JonesThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter We are just a week away from Apopka's spring football game against Jones High School, which will take place at Jones on…
Apopka softball earns Lake Brantley rematch in Regional SemifinalThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter With a nail-biting 10-9 win over Atlantic Coast last week, the Apopka softball team is now set for the second round…
Seven-run inning propels Apopka softball to playoff winThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team trailed the Atlantic Coast Stingrays 6-3 going into the sixth inning of Thursday night’s Class 7A Regional Quarterfinals…
Grateful for readers’ support and ready to fishThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I want to thank all the folks for your thoughts and prayers durin’ my absence. I ended up havin’ two back surgeries about one week apart.…
After district loss Apopka seeded 5th in state tournamentThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter Editor’s Note: Thursday’s game against Atlantic Coast will start at 7 p.m., after The Apopka Chief’s print deadline. Look online at theapopkachief.com…
Apopka head coach uses award donation to build wall of fameThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter Apopka High School's head softball coach, Mike MacWithey, designated the Apopka softball club as the recipient of a service award’s $250 charitable…
Apopka boys volleyball falls to No. 3 Timber Creek in first round The Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week, the Apopka boys volleyball team's Cinderella season ended with a loss to the Timber Creek Wolves in the first round…
Apopka flag football are regional runners-up after 19-6 loss to Spruce Creek The Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka flag football team fell last week in the Regional Championship round of the 4A 2025 FHSAA Flag Football State Championship…