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  • Marshall Tempest is a staff writer for The Apopka Chief. He is a native of Apopka who graduated from Apopka High School in 2018. With a passion for writing and sports, he attended the University of Florida, where he earned a degree in Sports Journalism. After gaining experience at UF’s on-campus radio stations and online publications, WRUF and WUFT, and graduating, he returned home to work for his hometown paper. Marshall graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Sports Journalism and a certification in Sports Management in 2023.

A member of the girls' bowling team prepares to send a ball down the lane during practice.
Apopka bowling poised for great season after fantastic startMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
September 11, 2025
Both Blue Darter teams came home with wins this week
One football player barrels through a group of opposing defenders as he crosses into the end zone.
Apopka and Wekiva host Titans for 2025 kickoff classicMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
August 7, 2025
Just one week away from the start of the fall high school football season and both of Apopka's hometown teams, the Apopka Blue Darters and the…
A young girl playing volleyball dives for a ball so it can't hit the floor.
Apopka girls volleyball prepares for 2025 season with high hopesMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
August 5, 2025
The Apopka High School girls volleyball program held fall tryouts last week and made selections for its freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams.    Coaches Brian Mater…
Apopka baseball's former head coach, Bobby Brewer, walks off the mound after speaking with pitcher Tyler Spaid.
Apopka High School prepares to reveal new baseball coach for 2025Marshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
August 5, 2025
The Apopka High School administration and athletic department told The Apopka Chief this week that they are days away from announcing the hiring of a new…
Laura Heath stands atop Westley as she practices a routine.
The rise of equestrian vaulting in Apopka: a new sport takes holdMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
July 31, 2025
At a quiet farm on the edge of town, a 10-year-old girl stands tall—literally—atop a walking horse at Claudia Heath Farms. Arms outstretched like wings, she…
A group of high school football players line up across from each other on the line of scrimmage in full pads.
Key takeaways from Apopka football’s recent FCA scrimmageMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
July 31, 2025
Last week, the new Apopka football team and its new head coach, Marcus Neeson, got to experience game speed for the first time since the spring…
Three swimmers stand together waist-deep in a pool.
Apopka swimmers gear up for 2025 Southern Zone Championships in FloridaMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
July 29, 2025
Keira Druck, Grace Goodman, and Matthew "Cooper" Jankun have all been invited to represent Florida at the 2025 Southern Zone Age Group Championships, again demonstrating Apopka’s…
A young girl catches a pass from her coach at flag football practice in a field in front of a lake.
Pop Warner flag football teams aim for national title in debut seasonMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
July 29, 2025
The Apopka Pop Warner organization has tripled its numbers in a year and has grown in every aspect. This year is all about expansion, and one…
A batter makes great contact on a ball as it explodes off the bat
Apopka to interview 4 baseball coach candidates MondayMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
July 28, 2025
After a few tumultuous months, Blue Darter athletics seem to be getting back under control. With the official hiring of Marcus Neeson as the new head…
A building with a car parked outside in its parking lot.
What made Apopka’s 2025 athletic summer camp a community favoriteMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
July 23, 2025
 The city of Apopka says its 2025 athletic summer camp has been a huge success.    This week marked the final week of the camp, which has…