CRA reform legislation stalls in Tallahassee
Legislation that would have change and possibly even eliminated Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) throughout the state failed to pass during this year’s legislative session,...
Apopka Planning Commission votes 6-1 to rewrite comprehensive plan
The Apopka Planning Commission voted 6-1 on May 13 to recommend approval of the rewrite of the city's comprehensive plan, which includes updates to...
Nelson files to run for third term as Apopka mayor
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson has filed to run for a third term and says he intends to continue the goals he set during his...
Apopka softball earns Lake Brantley rematch in Regional Semifinal
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
With a nail-biting 10-9 win over Atlantic Coast last week, the Apopka softball team is now set for the second round...
Letter carriers to collect donated food for Stamp Out Hunger Food...
Staff Reports
On Saturday, letter carriers will collect food donations for the annual national Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the nation’s biggest one-day food drive.
Organized...
Seven-run inning propels Apopka softball to playoff win
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka softball team trailed the Atlantic Coast Stingrays 6-3 going into the sixth inning of Thursday night’s Class 7A Regional Quarterfinals...
City Council weighs annexation vote for South Apopka
The Apopka City Council is taking steps toward an annexation referendum for South Apopka, more than four decades after a similar vote failed.
At its...
City Council OKs changes meant to boost public comment
The Apopka City Council passed 4-1 an amended resolution updating the city's public participation procedures so citizens could be given more opportunities to express...
Apopka head coach uses award donation to build wall of fame
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Apopka High School's head softball coach, Mike MacWithey, designated the Apopka softball club as the recipient of a service award’s $250 charitable...
Event celebrates Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive’s 10th anniversary
Staff Reports
St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and Orange Audubon Society celebrated Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive’s 10th anniversary of its opening with a...