March 19, 2026

Despite not passing the budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year last week, the Florida Legislature adjourned Sine Die on Friday. Legislators are expected…

March 18, 2026

Thomas Jefferson is often attributed with saying, "That government is best which governs least.” That certainly holds true in Florida in…

March 12, 2026

Toward the end of the event, as I stood in the back watching the debate stage, my thoughts turned to…

March 12, 2026

The Teacher of the Year was just selected, which made me both jealous and nostalgic. I was the master of ceremonies at…

March 11, 2026

Last week was a fun week! It’s weeks like this that are why I ran for School Board with a goal of bringing the…

March 6, 2026

Last week I was invited to attend Wheatley Elementary’s “Black History Experience 2026.” What a wonderful experience it was! I…

March 5, 2026

This week officially marks the second to last week of the 2026 Legislative Session. Bills that have not moved through all…

March 4, 2026

There is no such thing as a Generation Z. I learned that at a wedding.

February 27, 2026

At the airport, I had to look at a machine that flashed, then I didn’t have to take my shoes off in the security…

February 26, 2026

Now, we’ve added a brand-new Motor Marketplace to theapopkachief.com. We’re launching it with a handful of area dealerships that already have hundreds of vehicles…