State Rep. Doug Bankson, R-District 39, finished the 2025 Florida legislative session on June 6. During the session, Bankson introduced three bills the governor then signed…
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Q&A: Bankson reviews recent legislative sessionSarah Merly
Bracy Davis wins Senate District 15 primary electionSarah Merly
Florida Senate District 15 primary voters chose state Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis as the Democratic candidate for the upcoming special general election in a landslide victory…
Apopka forum shows candidates’ vision for Senate District 15Sarah Merly
Democratic candidates Coretta Anthony-Smith and Alan Grayson explained their vision for Florida Senate District 15’s future during a June 12 forum at Patmos Chapel in Apopka. …
Best 5 coffee shops in ApopkaSarah Merly
While drinking coffee can warm the body, supporting small coffee shops also warms the soul. The Apopka Chief used Yelp, Google reviews and staff knowledge to…
Apopka Chamber planning real estate expoSarah Merly
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce will present its long-term vision for the future of Apopka’s real estate at the 2025 Real Estate Expo. Chamber CEO…
Central Florida YMCA to provide free swimming lessons for homeless childrenSarah Merly
The YMCA of Central Florida and the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida (Homeless Coalition) will provide free swimming lessons to 20 homeless children this…
Apopka resident LaVerne Schwitzgoebel celebrates 100th birthdaySarah Merly
Apopka resident LaVerne Sylvia Schwitzgoebel celebrated her 100th birthday with friends on Sunday, May 25, at Gator’s Dockside. LaVerne says she feels “both happy and sad”…
Officials break ground on 2 affordable housing communitiesSarah Merly
Orange County and Dominium Apartments officials spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for two affordable housing communities on Thursday, May 22, at 1256 Plymouth Sorrento Road. “The…