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

Pop Warner cheerleaders ready for football season
August 26, 2016
The tiny mites cheerleaders are ready for the upcoming season. See more Pop Warner photos on page 10A.
Apopka City Council will hold special meeting regarding two roundabouts
August 23, 2016
The Apopka City Council will hold a special meeting today (Tuesday, August 23) at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will be for the council…
Water main break causes schools’ early dismissal
August 22, 2016
The discovery of a water main break this morning at Wolf Lake Middle School prompted faculty at that school and neighboring Wolf Lake Elementary School to…
City Council hears from public on several issues
August 19, 2016
The public gave Mayor Joe Kilsheimer and the city commissioners about 90 minutes of their opinions on everything from the potential site for a splash pad…
Girls volleyball teams play preseason matches
August 19, 2016
See photos of Apopka and Wekiva High School's girls volleyball teams playing preseason matches on page 8C in this week's Apopka Chief.
Security concerns cause changes at City Hall
August 19, 2016
In response to the many recent acts of violence at public locations worldwide, the city is beefing up the security of municipal facilities this fiscal year…
Darters hosting Lake City Columbia
August 19, 2016
When given the chance to play in the scrimmage last week, Darlington jumped at the chance. For the teams, it’s an opportunity to face an opponent and…
First day of school
August 19, 2016
New Apopka High School Principal Matt Arnold writes a note as he listens to Daina Cooke-Weaver, an assistant principal, on Monday, August 15.
National champions honored
August 19, 2016
Members of the Apopka Blue Darters bowling team were honored Wednesday, August 17, during the Apopka City Council meeting.
Tragic scenario averted
August 19, 2016
An Apopka man was subdued Saturday, August 13, after a four-hour standoff at the CVS pharmacy, 2311 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka. Charles Warren Jr., 50, was…
Retirement reception for Dream Lake teachersThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2016
Two Apopka-area elementary school teachers, whose credentials include Dream Lake Elementary School, are retiring and will commemorate this with a retirement reception. Find out who's invited…
Harbor House gets a grant to support its programsThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2016
The Orlando Sentinel Family Fund, a fund of the McCormick Foundation, presented Harbor House of Central Florida with a grant for programs supporting survivors of domestic violence. Read…
Running, officers and honorsThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2016
Where is this person running? Which club installed new officers? Which club honored its past presidents? Answers to these questions may be found in Section A…
Funds and officersThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2016
Who donated checks to fund this team's trip to Utah? Who are the new officers for this Apopka club? Answers to these questions may be found…
Student athletic trainers receive honorsThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2016
Two student athletic trainers at Apopka High School have recently received honors after being nominated by their teachers, and the overall athletic training program at AHS…
Thunderstorm delay doesn’t bother playersThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2016
Both openers of the all-star tournament for Florida’s District 23 were postponed because of inclement weather created by Tropical Storm Colin. After waiting a day to…
Wekiva High School’s sports yearThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2016
Take a look back at Wekiva High’s 2015-2016 sports year on pages 4C and 5C. Get local sports news, stay informed of athletes, follow up on…
Apopka Little Leaguers participate in tournamentThe Apopka Chief
June 7, 2016
The equivalent of a playoff to determine the sole champion for the area, the champions of each age division from each Little League in District 23…
Anderson’s contract ended after he was charged in…The Apopka Chief
June 3, 2016
At the Wednesday, June 1, meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to terminate the consulting agreement with city lobbyist and special-projects manager Richard Anderson following his..."…
City center gets another extension for negotiationsThe Apopka Chief
June 3, 2016
The City Council granted city center developer Taurus Southern Investments an extension for them to move toward finishing the hammering out of the developer’s agreement between…