We need to crank up our prayers for some rain. The lake levels are droppin’, our yards are dryin’ up, and the plants are in dire need of…
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“April is the cruelest month.” That is the opening line of T.S. Eliot’s “The Wasteland,” a classic chunk of so-called poetry that Mrs. Rusk tried heroically to explain to a room full of…
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Throughout my time on the school board, Mayor Nelson has always been a steadfast supporter of our schools. I often write about this great community we…
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Last weekend was another beautiful example of how lucky we are to live in this community. Both of our high schools hosted events for the community to…
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Shortly following the publication of my last column, staff at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reached out to my office regarding resources that the agency has available to…
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I am not sure what can be done to a shirttail to improve its ability to not be stuffed into britches, but there’s a market for it. Should you happen…
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I hope everyone is enjoyin’ this great weather we’ve been havin’… nice and cool in the mornin’ and then gettin’ up in the 80s durin’ the day! Those cool breezes in the heat of…
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The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team secured a 6-2 win over Olympia on Little League Night Thursday at J. Barnes Field. Dozens of Little Leaguers turned…
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Our strategic plan will align our vision, mission and core values with goals that can be measured. With general revenues and expenses just crossing the $100 million mark, we…
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We’re finally gettin’ some rain this week, and I just want to thank all of you for your prayers. The rain will not only help our lakes, but…
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…