When Apollo 8 circled the Moon in 1968, it was a big deal, as it is this time with Artemis. Sending humans that far out into space is an incredible achievement, the sort…
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As I have shared before, keeping up with maintenance on more than 220 buildings is a big job. I think OCPS does a pretty good job of doing it. Thanks…
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Over the last few decades, the biking industry has seen a rise in the use of electric bicycles (also referred to as e-bikes). In the Central Florida…
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Folks, we really need rain, so keep those prayers goin' for two to three more inches of rain. The fishin' is still doin' real good in most of the lakes and rivers in our area, and the shellcrackers should start bitin' real soon.
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As we close out March of 2026, I would like to take this column to thank all the men and women who helped to achieve our…
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It’s a shame people don’t pay with money anymore. All of the tapping, sliding and electro-zapping instead of exchanging cash and change has robbed me of a cherished fantasy in the express lane.
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As I finish my term as mayor, there has been a lot of discussion about the budget process and the financial position of the city. When I first…
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The specks’re still bitin' in Lake Kissimmee around the pads and the reeds, and folks’re gettin' their limits with just about every trip out. From the reports I’m gettin', some folks’re catchin’ a few shellcrackers, too.
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Sigmund Freud is credited with the quote: "The first human being who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the founder of civilization.”
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If you happen to own and hold yourself responsible for a piece of “outside” that is visible from the road, you’ve probably done your share of Yard Yoga. That’s what I call…
Lake Brantley snatches district title from Apopka with walk-offThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka softball team suffered a heartbreaking loss last week, falling 9-8 to the Lake Brantley Patriots in the 7A District 3 Championship. In the bottom…
Apopka wins district title, to host Timber Creek for state tournamentThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter Last week, the Apopka boys volleyball team became the 2025 Class 3A District 4 Champions after a Cinderella run in the district…
Lake Buena Vista spikes Wekiva boys volleyball seasonThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva boys volleyball team's season ended with a loss to Lake Buena Vista in the 2A District 6 Tournament this week.…
All Transmission World is a Total Car Care Shop serving trucks, cars, and company fleetsThe Apopka Chief
If you want to extend the life of your vehicles and save on gas, scheduling periodic maintenance at All Transmission World will help you with both.…
Apopka volleyball upsets Windermere, battles for district titleThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka boys volleyball team defeated No. 58 Windermere in the semifinal round of the 3A District 4 Tournament Wednesday night, securing…
Wekiva softball’s season ends in district tournamentThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva softball team's season ended this week after falling to the Oviedo Lions 17-3 in the semifinal round of the 6A…
Apopka softball advances to district championship gameThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team started its district title journey this week with a 4-3 win over the Sanford Seminoles in the second…
Apopka flag football flies through playoffsThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week the Apopka flag football team overpowered the Mandarin Mustangs, 27-0, in the second round of the state championship tournament. Last…
Apopka crushes Horizon, wins 10 straightThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team defeated the No. 46 Horizon Hawks, 8-1, and the Sanford Seminoles, 12-7, this week after beating the Timber…
Wekiva softball steamrolls Evans, 21-6, to cap regular seasonThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week, the Wekiva Mustangs defeated the Evans Trojans, 21-6, after losing to the Dr. Phillips Panthers, 14-4, last week. The team…