Former county commissioner Tom Dorman to serve as grand marshal.
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New entries in Christmas Parade include churches, AdventHealth
Demings officially announces gubernatorial run
It’s official: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has announced his campaign for governor of Florida, running on a platform of confronting rising costs, bringing back responsible leadership, unifying Floridians and improving…
City Council restarts South Apopka annexation process, votes to reissue RFP for feasibility study
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday to restart the process for a South Apopka annexation feasibility study by reissuing a Request for Proposal (RFP), with the goal of putting…
Groups step up to assist SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
State has 3 million SNAP recipients, almost 13% of population.
Wekiva High School launches relief effort for Jamaica
This week, the leadership team at Wekiva High School (WHS) has launched a community effort to bring relief to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa slammed the Caribbean country. The leadership team began planning the relief…
Orange County Mayor Demings files to run for Florida governor
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has filed to run for governor in the 2026 general election, according to state Division of Elections records. The Democrat, who…
Vietnam veteran honored with ceremonial banner at Apopka City Hall
The newest Hometown Heroes banner is mounted right in front of Apopka City Hall on Main Street, and it bears the name of Marv Suriff, a…
Orange County pulls resources together to help SNAP recipients
Orange County is pulling resources together to help the 175,000 Orange County residents who would be impacted by the potential suspension of SNAP benefits in light of the federal government shutdown. Orange…
Quinn-Henry takes oath of office as Apopka’s new police chief
Dr. Lovetta Quinn-Henry took her oath of office as the new Apopka police chief Thursday and will officially take over Nov. 1, making her the city’s 16th police chief and the first woman to serve in the role. Quinn-Henry,…
Quinn-Henry takes oath of office as Apopka’s new police chiefTeresa Sargeant
Dr. Lovetta Quinn-Henry took her oath of office as the new Apopka police chief Thursday and will officially take over Nov. 1, making her the city’s 16th police chief and the first woman to serve in the role. Quinn-Henry,…
Seminar highlights value in renovating brownfieldsTeresa Sargeant
Examples of revitalized brownfields exist throughout Orange County
St. Johns District highlights Lake Apopka North Shore improvementsTeresa Sargeant
Projects are treating 1,500 acres for invasive species, Wildlife Drive upgrades
City unaware of downtown mosque, working on compliance Teresa Sargeant
The city of Apopka was not aware of a downtown mosque’s presence until the applicant requested a special exception for the construction of a new mosque, according to Mayor Bryan Nelson. On Oct. 14,…
Families embrace new all-inclusive playground at Northwest Recreation Complex Teresa Sargeant
The all-inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex has been well-received by Apopka families, who are enjoying the newest addition to the local community for its…
Orange County redistricting will impact 2026 elections Teresa Sargeant
The redistricting of Orange County will add two new districts to the existing six and is poised to shake up the 2026 elections for the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. At…
Orange County to move forward with Vision 2050 despite new state law Teresa Sargeant
Orange County plans to keep operating under its current comprehensive plan, taking, evaluating and handling development applications following pre-existing rules, even though a new state law nullified Vision 2050. The county announced its decision Monday, providing public…
Apopka meter-tampering ordinance takes effect; penalties include $250-$500 fines, service suspension Teresa Sargeant
Apopka’s ordinance enacting fines for tampering with utility meters is now in effect after the City Council approved it last week. Per the adopted ordinance, the city will issue a $250 fine…
Foundation, STIHL to provide new battery-powered tools to 50+ state parksTeresa Sargeant
A partnership between the Florida State Parks Foundation and STIHL will provide new battery-powered tools to more than 50 parks, from the panhandle to the Keys, as part…
Nelson edges Moore in Q3 cash dash; Aungst sticks to self-funding pledgeTeresa Sargeant
Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson out-raised challenger Christine Moore in contributions for the third quarter, but the Orange County District 2 commissioner collected more contributions than Nelson throughout their…