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Research teams eye novel drug candidate with marine origins to treat...

Researchers from the University of Florida and Singapore are focused on a novel drug candidate with marine origins as a new method to prevent...

Pancreatic islet on a chip used to study diabetes

A group of University of Florida researchers will use a new $5 million grant to develop a “pancreatic islet on a chip” — a...

Miss Apopka Competition is changing

In line with the Miss America Organization, the Miss Apopka Competition is undergoing a significant makeover that includes eliminating the swimsuit category in an...

Dorian’s brush reminds us that we’re not done with hurricane season

Central Florida was spared much of Hurricane Dorian’s wrath with the hurricane feeling more like a tropical storm when it slid by the area....

Apopka fares fine with Dorian, but still must fix flooding issues

While the city of Apopka fared fairly well this week through Hurricane Dorian’s brush with the east coast of Florida, the mayor said that...

New Apopka fire chief looking to push the fire department forward

As the city’s new fire chief, Sean Wylam is determined to keep the Apopka Fire Department on track as one of the nation’s top fire...

Local ministry seeking to help the Bahamas

A ministry that has Apopka roots and works in the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean is seeking donations of money and any other items...

King Buffet Chinese Restaurant is not only delicious, but it is...

You do not have to drive far to find authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine in Apopka. King Buffet Chinese Restaurant’s convenient location and affordable...

Blue Darters down Ocoee, 3-0

As teammates and coach Nuni Dominguez (back right) look on, Apopka Blue Darters girls volleyball team middle blocker Lenaia Powell spikes a ball during...

Mustangs put up 35 in a row in victory

If anyone had doubts as to the Wekiva Mustangs football team’s ability to compete at the same level as during the previous three seasons,...