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Highland Manor building among parcels bought by center developer

The developer for the city center purchased two one-acre parcels, one of the first steps in bringing the long-awaited city center to fruition at...

Apopka police seeking armed robber

Apopka police are searching for a man who robbed a Marathon gas station at gunpoint and fled the scene carrying stolen money in a...

Ribbon cut for Apopka restaurant

A ribbon cutting was held in March to officially open Charlie Grainger’s.

235 volunteers sign up to build Lake Avenue Park playground

Months of planning, preparation and community-wide support will culminate this week when 235 volunteers who signed up will construct the new Lake Avenue Park playground...

OCPS superintendent will be honored at education awards gala

Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins is among the school district superintendents and administrators from across the nation who will be honored at an...

Program gives water conservation certification for homes, communities and commercial developments

The number of certifications being sought for water conservation increased 200 percent in 2016. Developed by the St. Johns River Water Management District and...

Orange County health dept. recognizes National Public Health Week

In recognition of National Public Health Week, from Monday, April 3 to Sunday, April 9, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (FDOH-Orange)...

Apopka police chief get nails painted blue for child abuse prevention

Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley joined local law enforcement and community leaders on Friday, March 31, for a special event at Orlando City Hall to bring...

Tenants expected to move into half of Brixton Landing’s 80 units...

Almost 35 of 80 units in a $10 million Apopka senior living facility will be occupied during the first week of April after the developer spent nearly...

Public learn about proposed Wekiwa Springs State Park, other state parks...

Citizens viewed drafted maps and listened to a presentation about the proposed 10-year management plan for three local state parks: Wekiwa Springs State Park in...