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  • Mason Gray

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

A winning start
February 22, 2019
Apopka infielder Jesiana Mora throws to first base to record an out Tuesday, February 19, in the Blue Darters first regular-season contest.
Mustangs topple Timber Creek in first regional game
February 22, 2019
Up to halftime of the contest pitting the Wekiva Mustangs against the Timber Creek Timberwolves during the FHSAA postseason tournament’s regional quarterfinal round, the advantage of…
Blue Darters fight back to win preseason game
February 22, 2019
Overcoming a 7-2 deficit over the final two innings, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team defeated the South Lake Eagles 8-7 Tuesday, February 19, in a…
Mustangs fall in district title game but continue on in regional action
February 22, 2019
The Wekiva Mustangs produced the handful of actions during the closing minutes of the contest against the Apopka Blue Darters which was a part of the…
Weather, fishin’ are both great in our lakes and rivers
February 22, 2019
Hello Folks, The weather is great and the fishin’ is great as well. Folks are gettin’ on the water and doin’ some fishin’. The specks are…
Wekiva girls basketball 1 game away from state tourney
February 22, 2019
Despite walking off the court in second place for the District 9A-3 championship tournament, the Wekiva Mustangs should have been far from an afterthought during the…
Apopka High School participates in Vex IQ Robotics contest
February 22, 2019
On Saturday, February 9, Apopka High School (AHS) and several schools across the state of Florida participated in the Vex IQ Robotics Competition. It was the…
Alpine strawberries tested for flavor and growth
February 22, 2019
As National Strawberry Day approaches on Wednesday, February 27, University of Florida scientists have found another variety that can grow in South Florida. It’s largely unknown…
AdventHealth celebrates one year at new location
February 22, 2019
AdventHealth was open to the public on Sunday, February 17, to celebrate their one year anniversary at their new location. Visitors were able to visit kiosks…
O.C. Officers read to Head Start kids
February 22, 2019
Two Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies read to Head Start children for the Books and Badges initiative. The deputies visited the Head Start Center at the…
A grab-and-go lunchThe Apopka Chief
January 4, 2019
An anhinga swims merrily along on one of the canals along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive with a fish for lunch. Read more on when the…
Specks and bass are both still bitin’ in area lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, and here’s wishing you and you and your family a Happy New Year. With all the holidays…
Sheeler Auto Repair
Sheeler Auto Repair wants you to start a new and better year for you and your car in 2019The Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
The New Year is finally upon everyone, and it’s time to start thinking about what you can do to take better care of your car (as…
Reception held for former Apopka High football coachThe Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
A reception was held at The Tavern to honor former Apopka High School head football Rick Darlington. Find out what awards Rick Darlington was presented with.…
Apopka High School Special Olympics basketball winnersThe Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
The Apopka High School Special Olympics athletes, under the leadership of Steve Schwarze, collected several awards on Saturday, December 15, during the Orange County Special Olympics…
Wekiva football seniors put program on the state mapThe Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
All sports programs are expected to struggle when coming into existence. In the case of the Wekiva Mustangs football program, the struggle lasted for the first…
Blue Darters handle Mustangs in boys basketballThe Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team started hot from the field, building a big, early lead… Find out if the Darters or the Mustangs won…
New Apopka High football coachThe Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
New Apopka High School head football coach Jeff Rolson speaks to some of the approximately 50 people who showed up for a meet-and-great session in the…
McKennzie Tucker
Wekiva cheerleader perseveres through rare spinal disorderThe Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
McKennzie Tucker, 17, has been cheerleading since four years old. She was on the Apopka Lions, the Apopka Raptors, and the All-Star Cheer Team before being…
AHS chorus
AHS chorus receives check from trustThe Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
Board members of the John Land Apopka Community Trust (JLACT) presented a check to Apopka High School (AHS) Darter Chorus director, Sandra Shafer (holding check) at…