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Candlelight vigil held for girl who was fatally shot

A candlelight vigil was held this week for a 15-year-old girl who had died from gunshot wounds. Read more on page 1A.

Waiting for the doors to open

People line up outside of Sam’s Club in Apopka in an effort to be among the first to enter the warehouse club as they...

Apopka’s restaurants look to survive pandemic

Although it’s a medical issue affecting everyone, coronavirus is having a huge economic effect across the country and one of the hardest-hit industries are...

Apopka Fair continued on with nearly perfect weather

As the 19th annual Apopka Fair progressed, the backdrop provided by the spring weather as well as Kit Land Nelson Park only got better....

Car show draws nearly 100 participants under sunny skies

Beautiful weather, a great venue, 95 classic vehicles, rocking music, food vendors, and, in general, the feeling of appreciation as well as something to...

Special Olympians make Apopka High School proud

The Apopka High School Special Olympics team participated in the Special Olympics Orange County track meet Saturday, March 7, at Lake Highland Prep. Read...

Wekiva wrestling improves, sending two to state meet

The strong performance produced by the Wekiva Mustangs during the regular season when the large number of relative newcomers are considered continued into the...

Mustangs make short order of Evans in 11-1 victory

A major and the first step towards returning to the kind of numbers as well as presence among the state championship meet previously was...

Apopka wrestling continues to get better with three at state

A major and the first step towards returning to the kind of numbers as well as presence among the state championship meet previously was...

That’s a big bass!

Nathaniel Kicklighter shows off the 14 lbs., 11oz. largemouth bass that he caught in a lake in Putnam County. The state record for largemouth...