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We’re finally gettin’ some rain this week, and I just want to thank all of you for your prayers. The rain will not only help our lakes, but…
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When Apollo 8 circled the Moon in 1968, it was a big deal, as it is this time with Artemis. Sending humans that far out into space is an incredible achievement, the sort…
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As I have shared before, keeping up with maintenance on more than 220 buildings is a big job. I think OCPS does a pretty good job of doing it. Thanks…
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Over the last few decades, the biking industry has seen a rise in the use of electric bicycles (also referred to as e-bikes). In the Central Florida…
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Folks, we really need rain, so keep those prayers goin' for two to three more inches of rain. The fishin' is still doin' real good in most of the lakes and rivers in our area, and the shellcrackers should start bitin' real soon.
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As we close out March of 2026, I would like to take this column to thank all the men and women who helped to achieve our…
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It’s a shame people don’t pay with money anymore. All of the tapping, sliding and electro-zapping instead of exchanging cash and change has robbed me of a cherished fantasy in the express lane.
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As I finish my term as mayor, there has been a lot of discussion about the budget process and the financial position of the city. When I first…
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The specks’re still bitin' in Lake Kissimmee around the pads and the reeds, and folks’re gettin' their limits with just about every trip out. From the reports I’m gettin', some folks’re catchin’ a few shellcrackers, too.
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…