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City passes bear ordinance

A new bear management ordinance that has been given the first of two needed approvals would put the city of Apopka in line to...

Wekiva Parkway crash

A truck hauling rocks fell on its side Thursday, August 2, after a collision with a box truck at the interchange of State Road...

Apopka police chief attends school-safety exercise

In an effort to ensure the Apopka Police Department is prepared for a school-based emergency, Chief Mike McKinley attended a scenario-based exercise on Tuesday,...

Police emphasize pedestrian safety

As part of the three-day operation, Sgt. Harmon, dressed in plain clothes, crossed Piedmont-Wekiwa Road on the north side crosswalk of the road’s intersection...

Marching band practice

Senior flute player Marcela Zaragoza looks at the drum major Monday, July 30, during band camp for the Apopka Blue Darters marching band. The...

Pair up tasty Hobo Hamburgers with Angel Biscuits or garlic bread

Hobo Hamburger is quite tasty. It is a one-dish meal. Serve it with the Angel Biscuits, below, or garlic bread, and you will be...

As a parent, do you know if your child will be...

By Peter Zimmermann StarChild Academy Owner        If you have a young child, your thoughts will soon be turning towards kindergarten. But will your child...

Fried catfish and hush puppies are among this week’s delicious recipes

Spanish Beef and Rice from Josephine Ryan in The Apopka Woman’s Club, What’s Cookin’? is a wonderful main dish. A salad on the side...

Fish are bitin’ as lakes, rivers are gettin’ plenty of rain

Hello Folks, We have rain. Last summer, we were prayin’ for rain and this summer we are gettin’ plenty of rain. I’m not complainin’ because I know...

The Canadian Medstore is a trusted source for discounted medication

According to a recent Harvard Medical School report in the Journal for Cancer Survivorship, approximately 10 percent of Medicare beneficiaries do not comply with...