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

The Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
A great egret snaps a crawfish in half recently in a canal.
The 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.
The Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
As you know, the Apopka-Ocoee game was postponed due to issues at Ocoee High School. Find out what the issues were on page 5B.
The Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
The 2021 homecoming king and queen court candidates were announced. Find out who they are on page 9B.
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September 24, 2021
Principal Drayton and members of the administrative team were on hand to assist students. Find out who were the team leaders on page 8B. 
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin a great week. We are headed for some great weather and some great fishin’. Fall begins this week and…
The Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
A step team was one of the acts. See more photos in this week’s Apopka Chief.
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September 24, 2021
The teams cheer for the final Apopka boys relay team. Find out who won on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
September 17, 2021
Rick Acree, who grew up in Apopka, has been named the 2021 Engineer of the Year for the state. Read about Rick in this week’s Apopka…
The Apopka Chief
September 17, 2021
Michael A. Register was unanimously appointed this week as the executive director.  Read more on page 3A.
Apopka celebrates America’s 245th birthday in styleThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
An estimated 7,000 people attended the Independence Day celebration held by the city of Apopka on Sunday, July 4.  Red more on 1A and see photos…
City Council dealing with ever-present issue of developments overcrowding local schoolsThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
What seems like it should be a simple process – having enough seats for students in permanent classrooms – is anything but simple.  Read more on…
Trinity Christian School Beta Club reaps state awardsThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
Twelve fourth and fifth grade students from Trinity Christian School of Apopka competed in the first Elementary National Beta Convention. Read more on their performance on…
National champion bowler honoredThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
Apopka High School graduate, Pete Vergos was given a proclamation by Mayor Bryan Nelson for his many awards and accomplishments. Read more on 3A.
City has been adding, improving street lightsThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
Over the past 18 months, the city of Apopka has installed 123 new LED street lights and upgraded 626 existing lights. Read this story on page…
Wolf Lake Middle School has state Beta award winnersThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
Three Wolf Lake Middle School students from the school’s Beta Club placed at nationals at the National Beta Convention.  Read more on page 8A.
A good time with musicThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
The band Midnight Mayhem provides music Sunday, July 4, during the city of Apopka’s Independence Day celebration held at the Apopka amphitheater located at the Northwest…
Past president plaque presentedThe Apopka Chief
July 2, 2021
Newly installed Apopka Rotary Club President Robbie Manley (l) presents a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Rotary Donnie Williams. Read more on page 3B.
Apopka team raising funds for state tournament travelThe Apopka Chief
July 2, 2021
A Go Fund Me account has been set up for the Apopka Little League 50-70 (Intermediate) all-star team. See details on page 4B.
Apopka High School had another successful sports yearThe Apopka Chief
July 2, 2021
See photos of Apopka High School sports from the past year. Page 1B.