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Orange County sheriff distributes food in Apopka

Cars began lining up more than 2-1/2 hours ahead of time on Wednesday, June 10, to get one of the 200 boxes at a food...

Ax-throwing business plans to open soon in Apopka

Third-generation Apopkan Joe Lampp has turned an unusual passion into a business he plans to open next week. Read 3B.

New lights at Roger Williams Field

The new LED lights at Roger Williams Field at Apopka High School were turned on this week as the sun was setting. The lights...

New Wekiva High principal

Dr. Tamara Baker-Drayton (l) has been named the new principal of Wekiva High School.  Read more on 1A.

Plans call for YMCA, apartments, stores

With two interchanges along State Road 429 in Apopka, plans are well under way for growth off those exits of the limited access...

Ava Boornazian wins top Wekiva High award

Ava Boornazian, senior at Wekiva High School, received the top award, Prepare For Greatness Senior Mustang Award,  Read more on 8A.

Apopka Rotary hands out scholarships

Michael Franklin, (second from right), president of Apopka Rotary Club, presented scholarships to three local students. Shown are, Michael Flores, winner of the Legacy...

Remembering a trip from 40 years ago

Five men who took a work trip to Europe 40 years ago got back together in late May for a reunion.  Read more on...

Byrd certified by school board group

Melissa Byrd, who represents Apopka and Northwest Orange County on the Orange County School Board, has been award Certified Board Member (CBM) status by...

Apopka native retires after serving 41 years in U.S. Army

Apopka native Chief Warrant Officer Five Thomas Bernard Elder, son of Johnny and Ella Elder of Apopka, has retired. Read more on 3A.