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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.

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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.
Former president of Apopka Pop Warner, Tony Shuler (c), encourages his players during a shuttle drill.
Marshall Tempest
June 18, 2025
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…
Marshall Tempest
June 16, 2025
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…
A member of Apopka Little League’s Majors All-Star team puts everything he has into a throw to first base.
Marshall Tempest
June 12, 2025
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…
Coach Chip Gierke watches a play finish while players of his celebrate.
Marshall Tempest
June 12, 2025
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…
Student athletes who attend Trinity Christian School, located at 1022 S Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka, can now elect to play sports at public schools in their zone.
Marshall Tempest
June 12, 2025
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…
During a game, former head coach of the Apopka baseball team, Bobby Brewer talks with a batter about what to look for at the plate
Marshall Tempest
June 5, 2025
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…
Marshall Tempest
June 5, 2025
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…
Marshall Tempest
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…
Former Apopka head coach Jeff Rolson talks to his players.
Marshall Tempest
June 3, 2025
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…
The Apopka Fire and Police Departments stand together after the third Dreams of Joy charity basketball game on Friday, May 30. Apopka's Fire Department took home the win 84-43.
Marshall Tempest
June 3, 2025
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…
Former president of Apopka Pop Warner, Tony Shuler (c), encourages his players during a shuttle drill.
How Apopka Pop Warner’s 2024 national success sets stage for 2025Marshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
June 18, 2025
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The Apopka Pop Warner organization is coming off a monumental 2024 year in which the football and cheer teams went to the national stage. The organization…
FHSAA expands football postseason with 36-team invitational tournamentMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
June 16, 2025
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The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) voted to expand football playoffs and also make major postseason changes in baseball and basketball last week during its…
A member of Apopka Little League’s Majors All-Star team puts everything he has into a throw to first base.
Apopka Little League All-Stars begin district tournament in 2025Marshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
June 12, 2025
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Apopka Little League prepared this week for the start of what could be a long journey to the World Series as the All-Stars postseason began.    Apopka…
Coach Chip Gierke watches a play finish while players of his celebrate.
‘What Is Going On?’: Apopka faces critical point in football program’s future Marshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
June 12, 2025
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By Roger Williams    Last week's Apopka Chief sports page was truly sobering for all Apopka citizens, especially legions of Apopka High School alums. Never in the…
Student athletes who attend Trinity Christian School, located at 1022 S Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka, can now elect to play sports at public schools in their zone.
Florida athletes gain more opportunities but concerns rise over eligibility and fairnessMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
June 12, 2025
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Two major bills that expand access to athletic opportunities for non-traditional Florida students will take effect on July 1.     Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill…
During a game, former head coach of the Apopka baseball team, Bobby Brewer talks with a batter about what to look for at the plate
Apopka head baseball coach leaves for Ocoee job Marshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
June 5, 2025
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Ocoee High School announced Thursday the hiring of former Apopka head baseball head coach Bobby Brewer, who stepped down last week after six seasons on the…
How 13-year-old Keira Druck stunned older swimmers at Doc Lucky’s Golden MileMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
June 5, 2025
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Keira Druck, a 13-year-old Apopka native, finished fifth overall in an open-water mile swim at Doc Lucky's Golden Mile in Orlando last week.   Druck collected prize…
After 14-10 season, Bobby Brewer cites loss of joy for stepping down as Apopka coachMarshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest, The Apopka Chief
June 3, 2025
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Bobby Brewer has told The Apopka Chief he’s stepping down as Apopka’s head baseball coach after six years. The news comes days after Jeff Rolson's sudden…
Former Apopka head coach Jeff Rolson talks to his players.
Former Apopka coach cites 20-player exodus for resignation in 2025Marshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
June 3, 2025
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Former Apopka head football coach Jeff Rolson says he resigned on May 30 because the transfer portal has made it impossible to maintain the high standards…
The Apopka Fire and Police Departments stand together after the third Dreams of Joy charity basketball game on Friday, May 30. Apopka's Fire Department took home the win 84-43.
Apopka Fire Department smokes police in charity basketball game Marshall Tempest
Marshall Tempest
June 3, 2025
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By Marshall Tempest   Reporter    The Apopka Fire Department (AFD) emphatically broke a series tie with the Apopka Police Department (APD) on Saturday, scoring a huge 84-43…