When I cranked up the car in the Mission Inn golf course parking lot, the dashboard temperature indicator said it was 104. That was probably an electronic typo. Either…
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Hello Folks, It’s been a great week! I hope you had a great week, as well. Congratulations to my granddaughter Brittney and her husband Josh on their marriage this past weekend. I’m blessed…
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At the time of writing this column, I am winding down a whirlwind of an eventful week from Tallahassee. Not long after the Florida Legislature passed…
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By Mayor Nick Nesta Apopka has always been a city built on hard work, community and opportunity. What began as a small agricultural town has grown into one…
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If I had an extra car, I would paint it orange and saw it in half. That’s what Tennessee linebacker Jack Reynolds did after a disappointing loss to Ole Miss…
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Hello Folks, It was really nice to finally get some rain, and I don’t wanna seem ungrateful, but I sure do wish we’d get some more! I hope…
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Much of the scene last week was similar enough to verge on déjà vu. “Pomp and Circumstance” played while a long procession of young people made its…
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With the state budget being finalized as I write this, we will be taking a small detour this week to discuss one of my policy priorities from the 2026 legislative session.
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As I shook hundreds of hands again this year, I tried to stop as many graduates as I could and ask about their cords or medals they were wearing or what…
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Congrats to Dave Lefebre on his win up at Orange Lake. Dave was able to win the MLF tournament by catchin’ the most bass and the biggest bass durin’ the…
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…