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Team USA wins the Black Bass World ChampionshipThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 11, 2025
I hope everyone’s havin’ a great week and enjoyin’ all the rain and cooler days we’ve got right now. It’s still a little warm but nothin’…
Carrots
Hearty pasta, zesty carrots, savory pizza, with a pie to rememberThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 11, 2025
Janet Ustler contributed her recipe for Cavatini to Treasures and Pleasures cookbook. We have it for you, and it looks wonderful. It will work as a…
The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will be closed from Sept. 12-14 for slope-stabilization work.
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to temporarily close Sept. 12-14 for constructionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 11, 2025
To finish slope-stabilization work along sections of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) will temporarily shut down the drive…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Reflections from CharlotteThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 11, 2025
I believe in learning from those doing things well. It is aspirational to visit another successful city. For towns the size of Apopka, it is relatively…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Breaking down property tax billsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 10, 2025
As we finalize our budgets, I am happy to report that the city of Apopka is the only municipality to reduce its ad valorem (property tax)…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Orange County Public Schools sees higher exam scores, participationThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 9, 2025
From the cradle to college, OCPS is on a roll of great results. With all the choices parents are offered in education today, it’s easy to…
Shellcrackers biting on the Kissimmee ChainThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 4, 2025
We are just about out of summer, and I don’t know about you, but I’m happy!
Cornbread
Catfish with a kick, classic cornbread, and cake with a citrus twistThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 4, 2025
Spicy Catfish with Vegetables and Basil Cream is a recipe developed by the Test Kitchens at Southern Living All-Time Favorites. The secret to this recipe is…