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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Even with the rain this week, we STILL need more, folks! Please keep prayin’ for more rain, because our lakes are really gettin’ low! Lake Monroe and Lake Jesup are extremely low, so be careful if you plan on fishin’ out there.
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That’s why we could relate to David Allan Coe — his songs let us channel our inner outlaw. Nashville tried to ignore him, Texas didn’t know…
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The fishin’ is still pretty doggone good right now, and folks are catchin’ lots of shellcrackers around the pads in Lake Kissimmee east of Lake Wales.
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Health insurance costs are out of our control nationwide, and the price of insurance is skyrocketing for everyone. For instance, just last year, insurance companies requested a…
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…