Apopka Rotary Club welcomes two new members to organization

Apopka Rotary Club President Deb Perez welcomes new member Richard King (l), an Apopka pastor, and his sponsor, member Fred Brummer. And also new...

Outdoor festival takes on new look

With no admission fee, scaled down to two days, and switching out old attractions for new ones such as a car show, the city...

Wekiva’s 10th graduating class

James Morrison II was one of more than 500 seniors who graduated during Wekiva High School’s 10th graduating class. See more photos on page...

Flying into county commission seat won’t be easy for Byrd

The field to replace Orange County Commissioner Bryan Nelson just got more crowded as area nurseryman Mark Byrd announced his candidacy for the District...

Medical marijuana dispensaries on way to being banned by city

City Commissioner Kyle Becker was the lone “no” vote. City staff has said that the ban is not about restricting individuals from obtaining prescription...

John Land statues will be dedicated

The city of Apopka will hold a dedication ceremony for a pair of statues that will honor the late John H. Land. Sculptures created...

Apopka pastor helps in Puerto Rico

When Hurricane Maria slammed the American territory island of Puerto Rico, devastating it on September 20, Pastor Todd Lamphere, who works with New Destiny...

Tree event welcomes Santa

Apopka’s annual Festival of Trees at City Hall featured uniquely decorated trees, musical carols from the Apopka High School Chorus, and an appearance by...

Wekiva Parkway stretch set to open to traffic

Another five-mile stretch of the Wekiva Parkway is scheduled open on March 31 with several special activities planned.

Apopka’s fifth fire station opens near rec complex

The community celebrated the grand opening of the newly built Apopka Fire Department Station No. 5, located at 1685 Firehouse Lane off Jason Dwelley...