Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The best action has been around the padsThe Apopka Chief
April 25, 2025
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoy- in’ this weather and y’all are gettin’ out and catchin’ some fish. I’m gettin’ reports that folks are still catchin’ their limits of bluegills and shell-crackers in Lake Kissimmee. Most everybody is catchin’em on red worms and large grass-shrimp. Again this week, the best action has been around…
True Maryland Crab Cakes, Cheesy Baked Grits, and Ree’s Crazy Brownies!The Apopka Chief
April 25, 2025
            According to Robert, the contributor to AllRecipes.com, “This crab cake recipe is the true crab cake with no fillers and no heavy spices, all crab meat. It has been in my family for generations.” A reviewer observed, “I used Old Bay seasoning instead of parsley and didn’t use mayo and it still came out…
Keep your trees healthy and property safe with Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
April 25, 2025
Most Florida home and business owners are familiar with the damage that can come from severe storms.  If not, it is important to brush up on the topic, because one can never be too prepared for what a severe storm or hurricane can do to unkept trees. Right now, is the time to prepare for…
Apopka football preps for spring gameThe Apopka Chief
April 24, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter We are just a month away from seeing the new look of the Apopka Blue Darter football team during the spring football game. The Blue Darters will face the Jones Tigers on Friday, May 23 at Jones. This week head coach Jeff Rolson told The Apopka Chief the team is focused…
Wekiva faces Innovation before district tournamentThe Apopka Chief
April 24, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva boys volleyball team has a 3-9 record this season with just one win in their last six games, a 3-2 victory over West Port on April 15. The Mustangs are ranked 194th in the state and fourth in Class 2A District 6, below Innovation, Lake Buena Vista and Gateway…
Apopka volleyball dominates Ocoee in 3 straight sets on senior night The Apopka Chief
April 22, 2025
Head: Apopka volleyball dominates Ocoee in 3 straight sets on senior night Deck: Blue Darters defeat Sanford, prepare for district tournament By Marshall Tempest Reporter   The Apopka volleyball team dominated the Ocoee Knights in three straight sets during senior night this week. With the win, the Blue Darters snapped a six-game losing streak, moving…
Apopka baseball poised for great 2026 seasonThe Apopka Chief
April 18, 2025
By Marshall Tempest  Reporter    The Blue Darter Baseball team's 2025 season ended this week when they fell in the second round of the 7A District 4 Tournament. Apopka finished the season with a 14-10 record, ranked 160th in the state.    This season was filled with obstacles and challenges for the Blue Darter baseball team. The…
Softball team honors teachers, Faison familyThe Apopka Chief
April 18, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week was emotional for the Apopka softball team. They honored select teachers from Apopka High School during teacher appreciation day and dedicated a plaque and a tree inside the new complex to former Apopka softball player Monica Paige Faison and her family. "The game is the game," head coach Mike…
Graceworx Community Church to Host Mini Concert as Part of Its Easter CelebrationThe Apopka Chief
April 18, 2025
The public is invited to come hear world-renowned, locally based, singer and recording artist Charles Haugabrooks present a 30-minute Easter-themed mini concert as part of the worship service at Graceworx Community Church on Saturday, April 19, at 11:30 AM. Pastors at times lament that many Christians turn up at church for Christmas and Easter Only. Thus, some have lightheartedly dubbed…
Fried Catfish, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, and Malaga Street Breakfast Tacos!The Apopka Chief
April 18, 2025
Pan-Fried Catfish from Marvin Woods’ The New Low-Country Cooking book calls for nice big catfish fillets and buttermilk, sherry and two kinds of vinegar, along with sundry other ingredients. Marvin Woods says, “Catfish are bottom-dwellers, so they pick up a distinctive earthy flavor. Today, most catfish are farm-raised, which means they are bred in pretty…