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Former Apopka coach cites 20-player exodus for resignation in 2025
Apopka's former head coach, Jeff Rolson, speaks with his defense about adjustments during a timeout.
Former Apopka head football coach Jeff Rolson says he...
Owner offers to sell Errol Estate golf course to city for...
The owner of the defunct Errol Estate golf course has offered to sell the property as is to the city for $6.3 million in...
Apopka Fire Department smokes police in charity basketball game
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka Fire and Police Departments stand together after the third Dreams of Joy charity basketball game on Friday, May 30....
Central Florida YMCA to provide free swimming lessons for homeless children
YMCA instructor teaches a little girl how to swim.
The YMCA of Central Florida and the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida (Homeless...
OP-ED: Remembering life, word counts and writing about Apopka
Jake Vest
By Jake Vest
Job One is remembering about how much 550 words is.
Or should that be “how many 550 words are”? Okay,...
Community celebrates reopening of upgraded West Orange Trail Bridge
Battling inclement weather on Saturday morning, the community celebrated the grand reopening of the recently upgraded West Orange Trail Bridge, a local landmark users...
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Apopka Fire Department smokes police in charity basketball game
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka Fire and Police Departments stand together after the third Dreams of Joy charity basketball game on Friday, May 30....
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...
Sports
Former Apopka coach cites 20-player exodus for resignation in 2025
Apopka's former head coach, Jeff Rolson, speaks with his defense about adjustments during a timeout.
Former Apopka head football coach Jeff Rolson says he...
Apopka Fire Department smokes police in charity basketball game
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka Fire and Police Departments stand together after the third Dreams of Joy charity basketball game on Friday, May 30....
Jeff Rolson steps down after six seasons as Apopka 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...