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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OP-ED: Protecting our kids: Florida’s new public indecency law
OP-ED: Many paths lead to post-graduation success
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…
Bass schooling like crazy as temperatures warm
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…
Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament nets winners $10K
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…
OP-ED: Something to ponder while observing the holiday
Despite what you might see in the advertisements, Memorial Day is not a particularly good occasion for a picnic, going out on the boat, or having a…
OP-ED: Multiple factors prompt targeted rezoning
As we have discussed the budget landscape over the last few weeks, we mainly focused on the operational budget. This week, I’d like to discuss the school district capital…
OP-ED: Legislature reconvenes to tackle budget
Last week, after legislators approved Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting draft map proposal (83-28 in the House and 21-17 in the Senate) during a special session, the governor signed off on the bills, officially putting…
OP-ED: You have to look real close to see good news about gas
When I was in high school, the 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air was what the Volkswagen was supposed to be in 1930s Germany – a car everybody could afford. If…
Apopka water polo fall to Gainesville in district championshipThe Apopka Chief
The Gainesville High School girls and boys water polo teams made short work of the Apopka Blue Darters to sweep the 1A District 1 team titles…
South Lake topples Wekiva in districtsThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva baseball team's 2025 season ended this week in the first round of the 6A District 5 Tournament after the Mustangs…
Apopka baseball falls to Lake Brantley in district tournament The Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Blue Darter baseball team lost 5-4 to the Lake Brantley Patriots in the second round of the 7A District 4 Tournament.…
Apopka lacrosse falls to Olympia in district tournament The Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka boys lacrosse team fell in the first round of the 2A District 6 Tournament to the Olympia Titans 10-7, ending…
Apopka to face Ocoee to open district tournamentThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka baseball team will begin its quest for a district crown against the Ocoee Knights next week in the Class 7A…
Apopka swimmer takes 23rd in national competitionThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter Keira Druck had never swum an open water race before, but that didn't stop her from diving in with some of the…
Watch them Gators while you’re flyin’ over the surface of the water!The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We finally got some rain but we still need a lot more. We’ve had some hot days lately, and I’m glad we’ve got some…
Apopka pushes to finish regular season strongThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka baseball team split their first two games this week against University High School and Horizon. Last week the Blue Darters…
Apopka softball starts win streak after falling to HorizonThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Blue Darter softball team bounced back after losing to No. 34 Horizon last week, posting wins over Olympia, Evans and Cornerstone…
Emotional win hands Wekiva 2025 Tidal Wave CupThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva boys and girls water polo teams defeated the Apopka boys and girls water polo teams to take home the Tidal…