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    Mason Gray is a UCF journalism student and an Apopka Chief correspondent.

The Apopka Chief
December 10, 2021
It was a match made in football heaven for the Apopka Blue Darters, facing the Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast Titans.
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future winner Mariah Salinas, originally from Apopka, poses with award presenter and Writers of the Future judge S. M. Stirling…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
The Apopka Dirty Birds youth travel baseball 10U and 11U teams packaged more than 10,000 meals for students in at-risk communities around the world. The Dirty…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
A great blue heron looks out over the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently.
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
In this photograph taken by Apopka High School band director Jeremy Langford, band leaders, members, and others celebrate the Blue Darters’ 28-27 overtime victory over Sanford…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
Argentine black and white tegus have spread and established populations in and around Florida at a rapid and growing rate. Read this article by Lourdes Mederos,…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
City Administrator Edward Bass told the council members of the meeting at the Wednesday, December 1, council meeting, saying that he would be updating the city…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
The Apopka City Council approved 5-0 the first of two readings of an ordinance modifying the city’s land development code for regulating small box discount stores,…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
The Apopka-Seminole game was one of the better high school football games I’ve seen and trust me when I say I’ve seen a lot of them.…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
A youth boys lacrosse league just across the county line in Seminole County is seeking and accepting Apopka boys who are looking to learn the game.…
You only get one set of eyes, so let Optical Eyeland help you protect themThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
There is no question that the Florida sun’s reflection and harmful glare can be hard on your eyes. Light can be both harmful and beneficial for…
Blue Darters host Edgewater in battle of powerhousesThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Apopka coach Jeff Rolson said he’s expecting quarterback Andrew McClain to be back in his starting spot. Read more on page 1B.
Chamber of Commerce hosts business marketing forumThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Executives from prominent companies shared their ideas and gave advice on how entrepreneurs can learn to market their businesses. Alan Byrd was the event moderator. Read…
Park-Sandpiper development gets review by city staffThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Find out what the proposed development that received the most discussion was on page 10A.
Community celebrates Lillie Mae Harper’s birthdayThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
St. James AME Church in Plymouth organized a drive-by celebration to honor a special lady known to the community as Mother Lillie Mae Harper. Read more…
County designates $$ for affordable housingThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Orange County commissioners voted unanimously to allocate $$ toward affordable housing units for development. Find out where in this week’s Apopka Chief.
New traffic signal coming to plazaThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
A new traffic signal will be installed and road modifications will be done at this entrance/exit. Find out where on page 1A.
City election qualifying scheduledThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Four of the five seats on the Apopka City Council will be up for election. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
Great egret vs. crawfishThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
A great egret snaps a crawfish in half recently in a canal.
AHS JV football plays OcoeeThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Jeffrey Woodson carries the ball for the Darters, finding room opened by the offensive line. Find out who won in this week’s Apopka Chief.