Toward the end of the event, as I stood in the back watching the debate stage, my thoughts turned to the approaching local election. No doubt…
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The Teacher of the Year was just selected, which made me both jealous and nostalgic. I was the master of ceremonies at the Lake County awards for many years,…
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Last week was a fun week! It’s weeks like this that are why I ran for School Board with a goal of bringing the community together to support the education…
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Last week I was invited to attend Wheatley Elementary’s “Black History Experience 2026.” What a wonderful experience it was! I left the school feeling uplifted and…
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This week officially marks the second to last week of the 2026 Legislative Session. Bills that have not moved through all of their assigned committee references are considered…
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As you know, we had a full moon on Tuesday of this week, and that should’ve pushed the specks and the bass up to shallow water to spawn. I’ve been gettin' some reports of spawning bass…
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At the airport, I had to look at a machine that flashed, then I didn’t have to take my shoes off in the security line. I think we now have robots…
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…
Middle school mentoring program growsThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter Over 12 years of teaching and coaching at Apopka Memorial Middle School (AMMS), Mel Bolden saw a need with the young people…