At the time of the publication of this article, the Florida Legislature will have completed its first Special Session for 2026. Legislators convened starting Tuesday to discuss Gov. RonDeSantis’ draft (released…
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John at Bitters Bait & Tackle reports that folks are catchin’ plenty of catfish and shellcrackers on the St. Johns River, most of 'em up under the 417 bridge in Lake Jesup. You can also catch some shellcrackers in…
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Another school year is about to be put into the books, which means it is just about time for Awards Day.
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Right now, our public schools are in a financial crisis that is starting to significantly affect our staff and our students. The common thought is that our budget is bloated…
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We need to crank up our prayers for some rain. The lake levels are droppin’, our yards are dryin’ up, and the plants are in dire need of…
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“April is the cruelest month.” That is the opening line of T.S. Eliot’s “The Wasteland,” a classic chunk of so-called poetry that Mrs. Rusk tried heroically to explain to a room full of…
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Throughout my time on the school board, Mayor Nelson has always been a steadfast supporter of our schools. I often write about this great community we…
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Last weekend was another beautiful example of how lucky we are to live in this community. Both of our high schools hosted events for the community to…
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Shortly following the publication of my last column, staff at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reached out to my office regarding resources that the agency has available to…
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I am not sure what can be done to a shirttail to improve its ability to not be stuffed into britches, but there’s a market for it. Should you happen…
Apopka girls, boys water polo teams fall in Tidal Wave CupThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter In their annual Tidal Wave Cup, the Apopka boys and girls water polo teams suffered tough losses against cross-town rivals the Wekiva…
Wekiva suffers big loss, weather suspension The Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva High School baseball team has just four more games in the regular season after this week's matchups against Mount Dora…
Hunt Club Medical Care is dedicated to one very important thing: keeping you healthyThe Apopka Chief
Primary care plays an integral part in your overall health. Wellness visits, disease prevention, illness diagnosis and chronic disease management all begin with a dedicated primary…
Tourney held on The Harris Chain, folks catchin’ their limit of panfishThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and, hopefully, you got to do some fishin’. There was lots of activity on The Harris Chain…
Wekiva softball drop to 4-7 after back-to-back losses The Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva softball team is trying to turn its season around after going 2-2 over the last four games. This week the…
Apopka’s Johnston grabs gold, silver at World Masters AthleticsThe Apopka Chief
By Seth Johnson and Marshall Tempest Reporters Jumpin’ Joe Johnston of Apopka brought home the hardware after competing last week in the World Masters Athletics Indoor…
Apopka softball wins first home game The Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team snapped its first losing streak on Friday, March 28, when it defeated the Windermere Wolverines 5-4 with a…
Apopka baseball steamrolls Wekiva, 16-1 The Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka Blue Darters dominated crosstown rival Wekiva, 16-1, on Friday, March 28, to improve to 2-0 in the friendly confines of…
Rain needed, but fish still biting on area waterwaysThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We need some rain, so hopefully, we will get some this week. The water at the ramps is gettin’ kinda low, and some rain…
Schroeder Dental Group provides superior oral care with a courteous and professional attitudeThe Apopka Chief
Are you someone who shudders at the thought of visiting the dentist? If so, the Schroeder Dental Group makes it a priority to ensure every patient…