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Breaking: Jeff Rolson steps down as Apopka head football coach
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
After six seasons as head football coach of the Apopka Blue Darters, Jeff Rolson has decided to step down heading into the...
Apopka softball celebration highlights top players and season achievements
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka JV and varsity softball teams stand together with their plaques after the banquet on Tuesday, May 27.
The Apopka softball...
Gas district reaches 30,000-customer milestone in 65th year of existence
Number has doubled from 15,000 in last 15 years
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) is celebrating a milestone of reaching 30,000...
City Council explores annexation feasibility study
Referendum may go on March 2026 ballot
By Teresa SargeantReporterThe Apopka City Council explored the logistics of conducting a feasibility study in gauging interest for...
Coach Doug Gabriel optimistic despite 16-7 spring loss as Wekiva rebuilds
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Wekiva’s quarterback gets a pass off just in time as a Lyman defensive end wraps around his leg after breaking into...
Apopka football struggles in passing defense but shines in run game
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Apopka's Elijah Frazier barrels through a wall of Jones defenders on his way into the end zone on Friday, May 23.
The...
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Lifestyle
Red Lobster Cheddar Cheese Biscuits that you bake in your own...
We have Mark Sohn’s Fried Green Tomatoes, with step-by-step instructions for a successful fry! He even gives a healthy choice alternative. He says, “In...
Bass fishin’ on Lake Kissimmee is doin’ pretty good lately
Hello Folks,
I want to thank all you folks for your thoughts and prayers durin’ my absence. I ended up havin’ two back surgeries about one...
The Harris Chain has been on fire…
I hope everyone is havin a great week and you got a chance to get out and do some fishin’’.
I don’t want to sound...
Hummingbird Cake, a traditional recipe that will light up your Memorial...
Food Network says, “When a grilled burger is called for, this one (The Best Grilled Burgers) is our go-to. We season only the...
Sports
Breaking: Jeff Rolson steps down as Apopka head football coach
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
After six seasons as head football coach of the Apopka Blue Darters, Jeff Rolson has decided to step down heading into the...
Apopka softball celebration highlights top players and season achievements
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka JV and varsity softball teams stand together with their plaques after the banquet on Tuesday, May 27.
The Apopka softball...
Coach Doug Gabriel optimistic despite 16-7 spring loss as Wekiva rebuilds
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Wekiva’s quarterback gets a pass off just in time as a Lyman defensive end wraps around his leg after breaking into...
Apopka football struggles in passing defense but shines in run game
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Apopka's Elijah Frazier barrels through a wall of Jones defenders on his way into the end zone on Friday, May 23.
The...
Apopka softball turns corner with strong season
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Last week marked the end of Apopka athletics for the 2024-2025 school year with the softball team's loss to Lake Brantley in...
3 Apopka basketball stars to play college ball
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Three 2024-2025 Apopka basketball team members signed letters of intent to play college ball and further their education this week. Seniors Jermichael...