It’s the beginning of a brand new year, and in just a few short days the Florida Legislature will kick off the new 2026 session. Now that the tinsel is put away (or soon will…
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Happy New Year to each and every one of you! And, we are off to the some great fishin' in 2026. The fishin' this year is off to a great start so far, and…
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Apopka may not be a sacred temple, but it’s the place we call home — and a mayoral race is upon us. Between now and March 10, The Apopka…
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When I was much younger, New Year’s resolutions were almost as common as Christmas cards. People made lists: “I’m going to quit drinking, cut down on coffee, lose 25 pounds, lower my golf…
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Right now, the speck fishin’ is on fire, if you know where to go. I saw a post this past week that a group of anglers went fishin’ out of Highland Park Fish Camp.
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The Apopka Chief recently held its first-ever membership event this month in the downtown area. The gathering took place at Soulicious Vegan Kitchen at Hall’s on Fifth, where…
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The annual tradition of the Apopka Parks and Recreation Department’s Halloween in the Park event was one of the biggest in city history on Saturday, Oct. 25 at…
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By Jim Keck Hello Folks, Well, we made it home from vacation. We visited friends and family in Tennessee and Virginia. It was just as hot…
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Friday’s Kickoff Classic presented a case of sibling rivalry as Wekiva head coach Doug Gabriel faced off against his brother, Olympia head coach Travis Gabriel. In…
Apopka boys, girls water polo break losing streaksThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week, the Apopka girls and boys water polo teams bounced back from losing streaks, posting huge wins over Colonial on their…
Apopka softball drops two games coming back from breakThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team had a tough outing in the first two games since returning from spring break, falling to the Lake…
Apopka baseball tees off after spring breakThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka baseball team returned from spring break in a big way Tuesday night, rolling to a 14-0 win over the East…
Apopka baseball, softball fields limp into actionThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) confirmed Monday that Apopka's baseball and softball complexes were ready for the scheduled home games starting Tuesday, March 25, but problems…
Wekiva boys and girls water polo are top 40 in the stateThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva water polo teams are having great seasons and have a few players ranked nationally. The season is in the home…
Be careful with the high winds while fishin’ on the waterThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, As the ol’ sayin goes, March winds bring April showers! We aren’t into April yet but we are definitely gettin’ our share of March…
All Transmission World is a Total Car Care Shop serving cars, trucks, and company fleetsThe Apopka Chief
At last, spring is here. For many people, this could mean a trip to the beach, camping excursions or a simple weekend adventure. Whatever your style,…
Apopka baseball, softball poised for great seasonsThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka baseball and softball teams are both off to strong starts in the 2025 season. The baseball team is 8-6, and…
Delgado dominates for Wekiva softballThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter Wekiva softball's Camilla Delgado is destroying the ball at the plate this season, giving new meaning to the saying of swinging a…
Catching up with Apopka spring sportsThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week, our Apopka High School athletes are enjoying a much-needed breather for spring break. This provides a perfect opportunity to examine…