Last week, I was invited to attend the bill presentation for Senate Bill (SB) 432, Intoxicating Substances, at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Tavares. Although the governor has…
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OP-ED: “Meg’s Law”: Protecting young people from xylazine and nitrous oxide
OP-ED: Cursive could take the edge off those sharp words
One simple rule would greatly reduce the hostility in this polarized country of ours: Require that all social media postings be written out in longhand cursive.
OP-ED: Understanding our future: How could Apopka adapt to a new funding model?
Over the past two weeks, we've explored both sides of one of the most significant policy discussions taking place in Florida today. First, we examined the important role property taxes…
Bass are biting well on the Harris Chain
Hello Folks, Sorry I missed y'all last week. I had a health issue, but all is well, and it’s back to goin’ fishin’! If you want to catch some panfish I would…
OP-ED: Where you sit can show you where you stand
Sometimes I feel like we all went to Taylor Swift’s wedding. Except this time, instead of being dragged along by my wife, I was dragged along by…
OP-ED: Understanding our future: Why some Floridians favor eliminating property taxes
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,…
Florida Finds: Angel’s Diner serves up heavenly eating
Old school restaurant remains in operation after 94 years
OP-ED: Pump the brakes: Governor vetoes e-bike legislation
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,…
OP-ED: Understanding our future: What could the elimination of property taxes mean for Apopka?
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.…
To catch bass, find a shady spot
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…
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…