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We’re serving up Catfish, Shrimp, Salmon Patties, Crab, and… HushpuppiesThe Apopka Chief
June 13, 2025
Fried Catfish! Don’t you love it? We have a recipe from Southern Living’s All-Time Favorites for fried catfish. You need to be sure and have all…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Bass are biting in chain of lakes near ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
June 13, 2025
Hello Folks, This weekend is the "license free” weekend on Saturday and Sunday, for freshwater fishin’. You and your guests don’t have to have a license…
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
June 12, 2025
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…
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
June 12, 2025
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…
Baked Potatoes in the Crock-Pot and Wonderful Home-Made Salad DressingsThe Apopka Chief
June 6, 2025
Do you like to cook your food in the Crock-Pot? I do, from time to time. I am looking at a recipe for “Chicken in a…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Free salt, freshwater fishin’ next 2 weekendsThe Apopka Chief
June 6, 2025
Hello Folks, I hope y'all had a great weekend and, hopefully, you did some fishin’. Even though the official date of summer is between June 20th and June…
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
June 3, 2025
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…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Bass fishin’ on Lake Kissimmee is doin’ pretty good latelyThe Apopka Chief
May 30, 2025
Hello Folks, I want to thank all you folks for your thoughts and prayers durin’ my absence. I ended up havin’ two back surgeries about one week…
LaVerne Schwitzgoebel at Gator's Dockside for her 100th birthday.
Apopka resident LaVerne Schwitzgoebel celebrates 100th birthdaySarah Merly
May 27, 2025
Apopka resident LaVerne Sylvia Schwitzgoebel celebrated her 100th birthday with friends on Sunday, May 25, at Gator’s Dockside. LaVerne says she feels “both happy and sad”…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Harris Chain has been on fire…The Apopka Chief
May 23, 2025
I hope everyone is havin a great week and you got a chance to get out and do some fishin’’. I don’t want to sound like…