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

Apopka woman receives scholarship for real estate
March 5, 2021
Natalie Jackson-Casey, an Apopka resident, is grateful to have received a scholarship geared toward women studying commercial real estate and pursuing a career in the field. …
AHS graduate performs on piano before and at half time at Orlando Magic game
March 5, 2021
Blake Guyre, a 2015 Apopka High School graduate, performed prior to and at halftime of the Orlando Magic’s game against the Golden State Warriors. See this…
Apopkan completing training for Officer Candidate School
March 5, 2021
Officer Candidate Key Hinerman, sn Apopka native, is finishing a 13-week officer-training program that will prepare him for a career in the Navy as a surface…
J & K Automotive, Inc. will help you keep your vehicle on the road
March 5, 2021
A recent study found that the average age of light vehicles on the road today is now 11.6 years, based on a snapshot of vehicles in…
Church of the Holy Spirit gives check to cancer center
March 5, 2021
Father Rob Griffith of the Church of the Holy Spirit of Apopka presented a check for more than $1,200 to Debbie Turner, founder and director of…
Mustangs vs. Raiders at state championship
March 5, 2021
Appearing in the 2021 final was the fifth time for Wekiva. Read more on this game on page 1B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Bass are bitin’ as local waters continue to warm up
March 5, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week. Hopefully, you had a chance to get on the water and do some fishin’ over the…
Apopka High Drama Dept. has a Clue about production
February 26, 2021
The Apopka High School Drama Department recently wrapped up its production of “Clue” under the direction of the drama instructor.  More on page 3A.
Apopka High School wrestlers win district championship
February 26, 2021
The Apopka wrestlers had an impressive showing against the seven other teams competing at the tournament. See details on page 1B.
Apopka baseball begins season 4-0
February 26, 2021
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team kept its record spotless over the past week. See this story in Sports, page 1B.
Search begins as Bedesem out as Wekiva football coachThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Applications will be accepted by Wekiva administration until January 4. Personal interviews will then begin.  Find out more on 1B.
Apopka park ready for ChristmasThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Kids of all ages walk through a tunnel of lights at Kit Land Nelson Park. Find out more on 1A. 
Apopka youth football team wins age division national championshipThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
The Apopka Pop Warner 12U youth football team won the national championship against the Weston Warriors.  Read more on 1B.
Apopka girls basketball plays W. Orange to OTThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Savannah McAfee saves a ball before it lands out of bounds. See more on 5B.
Apopka uses defense to topple Lake MaryThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Prior to its Region 8A-2 championship game against Lake Mary on Friday, December 4, the Apopka Blue Darters have found themselves on the wrong side of…
Masons donate turkeysThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Masons from Orange Lodge 36 F&AM donated turkeys for Thanksgiving that were given at First Baptist Church of Apopka.
Rendering of new water district centerThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
The proposed Apopka Service Center for the St. Johns River Water Management District received unanimous approval of the $6.4-million project. A bit more on 3A.
A jog on a frosty morningThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
A man runs along Errol Parkway just after sunrise on Wednesday, December 9, as the temperature dropped to the upper 30s in much of the area.…
Workers say they haven’t been paid their wagesThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Former employees claimed their former employer owes them a total of $13,000 in unpaid wages. Read this story on 11A.
Apopka Planning Commission gives OK to new school planThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
The Apopka Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval for a major development plan outlining a new 141,952 square-foot K-8 school to be located just north…