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 Pot” that I found in a little Crock-Pot handbook. It calls for a whole chicken and some vegetables along with chicken broth and white wine or water. Then set…
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 22nd, I always start my summers on June 1st, the same date as Hurricane Season starts. As summer is here (accordin’ to ME, ol’ Jim), now begin the summer…
Preparing trees and landscaping for hurricane season is an important step to ensure your safetyThe Apopka Chief
June 6, 2025
Hurricanes and tropical storms hit Florida almost every year, often causing extensive damage to homes and landscapes. You can help protect your home or business by making sure your trees and landscape are more hurricane-resistant, so it’s less likely to suffer severe damage during a storm. Each year hurricane season begins on June 1st and…
Meet the Apopka and Wekiva high school class of 2025: full graduate list and ceremony highlightsThe Apopka Chief
June 5, 2025
Apopka area schools, Apopka High School and Wekiva High School, held their 2025 graduation ceremonies last week. Apopka High School seniors' graduation ceremony was held at the Kia Center, while Wekiva's graduation ceremony was held at the Addition Financial Arena at UCF. Below is a list of every graduating senior from both Apopka and Wekiva…
Jeff Rolson steps down after six seasons as Apopka football coachThe Apopka Chief
May 30, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter After six seasons as head football coach of the Apopka Blue Darters, Jeff Rolson has decided to step down heading into the 2025 season. Apopka High School has not announced a replacement yet, but with just two months until August, Apopka will need to quickly fill its head coaching vacancy. The…
The Apopka JV and varsity softball teams stand together with their plaques after the banquet on Tuesday, May 27.
Apopka softball celebration highlights top players and season achievementsThe Apopka Chief
May 30, 2025
 By Marshall Tempest   Reporter   The Apopka softball team held its end-of-year banquet Tuesday, when it celebrated its amazing season and the players who made it happen.    The team was joined by family members and friends, while head coach Mike MacWithey invited some special guests of his own. Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson was in attendance, as…
Red Lobster Cheddar Cheese Biscuits that you bake in your own kitchenThe Apopka Chief
May 30, 2025
We have Mark Sohn’s Fried Green Tomatoes, with step-by-step instructions for a successful fry! He even gives a healthy choice alternative. He says, “In the movie Fried Green Tomatoes, the characters eat fried tomatoes for breakfast, a birthday celebration, an afternoon snack, and fresh out of the skillet at the Whistle Stop Café. I suggest…
Be Ready, Not Reactive: Prepare for Hurricane Season NowThe Apopka Chief
May 30, 2025
Florida earned its nickname as the Sunshine State with beautiful, sun-soaked days filling out most of the year, but as hurricane season approaches, it also becomes one of the most storm-vulnerable states in the country. June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season, meaning that now – not later – is the perfect time…
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 apart. I’m grateful for your prayers of support durin’ this time. While I was gone, the fishin’ was pretty good. I’m gettin’ plenty of reports from Lake Kissimmee about all…
Wekiva’s quarterback gets a pass off just in time as a Lyman defensive end wraps around his leg after breaking into the pocket. 
Coach Doug Gabriel optimistic despite 16-7 spring loss as Wekiva rebuildsThe Apopka Chief
May 29, 2025
By Marshall Tempest  Reporter  The Wekiva Mustangs fell 16-7 to the Lyman Greyhounds in their annual spring game last week, providing the first look at how the teams are preparing for the fall season.   Wekiva took the lead early and held onto it for most of the game in this low-scoring matchup. Despite the Mustangs’…