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…
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The 37th annual Wolfson Children's Hospital Bass Tournament was held last weekend up around Palatka City on the St. Johns River. Congrats to the team of…
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…
The best action has been around the padsThe Apopka Chief
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…
Keep your trees healthy and property safe with Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
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…
Apopka football preps for spring gameThe Apopka Chief
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…
Wekiva faces Innovation before district tournamentThe Apopka Chief
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…
Apopka baseball poised for great 2026 seasonThe Apopka Chief
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…
Softball team honors teachers, Faison familyThe Apopka Chief
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…
Graceworx Community Church to Host Mini Concert as Part of Its Easter CelebrationThe Apopka Chief
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…
Bass fishin’ is still goin’ strong in most lakesThe Apopka Chief
Durin’ your time of reflection and prayer this week, I hope you have a chance to appreciate how blessed we are to live in the United…
Apopka softball extends win streak to 7 gamesThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team went 3-0 and shut out three straight opponents this week, bringing them to nine wins in their last…