Governor announces plans to fund scholarships for special needs kids

Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that he wants to include funds in the state budget to eliminate the waitlist of the Gardiner Scholarship....

Emergency repairs to traffic light

Workers from Control Specialists, a Winter Park company, repair the traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and Bradshaw Road.

Fruits and vegetables still much better for snacking

Recent research on children’s snacking shows some stark statistics. All the more reason, says a University of Florida registered dietitian, to eat fruits and...

Early-season seedless mandarin should be in production soon

Commercial citrus growers will soon see a new seedless mandarin variety that stays on the tree longer, two traits farmers seek, say University of...

App used by bicyclists helps planners decide where to build roads

Crowd-sourced data can tell us where bicyclists travel, a useful tool for traffic planners as they decide where to build roads and bike paths,...

South Apopka zip code among those that will get Orange Co....

In April 2018, the Board of County Commissioners authorized a study to determine the appropriate level of funding for children’s services in the county and how to...

Traffic flow still a concern for eatery

Back in front of the city of Apopka’s Development Review Committee (DRC), representatives of Zaxby’s restaurant were once again questioned about traffic flow around...

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive ducks

A small flock of fulvous whistling-ducks swims along one of the canals next to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open Fridays through...

Workshop designed to better understand poverty

Based on the work of Dr. Ruby Payne, author of “A Framework for Understanding Poverty,” the workshop was created so attendees can better understand...

Apopka Police Department honors civilian employees with awards

As part of the Apopka Police Department’s annual awards ceremony, two civilian employees were honored for their contributions to law enforcement service. Read more...