Those who gave all are remembered
A Memorial Day service was held Monday, May 28, to remember those who died in service to our country. Sponsored by the Veterans of...
Class of 2018 graduates
Apopka High School seniors participate in the pledge of allegiance Friday, May 25, during their graduation ceremony at UCF Arena in Orlando. For more...
Retired city commissioner Billie Dean serves community in many ways
Although Billie Dean had been City Council commissioner for 24 years, from 1994 until April of this year, the first time he ran for...
Time for a celebration
Seniors at Wekiva High School were in a celebratory mood Tuesday, May 29, when they graduated during commencement exercises held at UCF Arena. For...
Water district preparing lands for hurricane season
With subtropical storm Alberto having already swept through the Florida panhandle and hurricane season arriving today, Friday, June 1, the St. Johns River Water...
Longtime local VFW post commander dies at 90 years old
Born in Italy, but passionate about the United States, Ortenzio “Artie” Vecchio, well-known longtime local VFW post commander, died Wednesday, May 30, while under...
Orange County property values keep going up, surpass 2017 numbers
Orange County property values continue to increase, topping last year’s numbers. Most notably, new construction increased to $3.6 billion in 2018, up from $3.1...
New solar co-op program launched for west Orange County
Orange County will host an information session in Apopka about its new solar-co-op program that is now open and will run through mid-June 2018.
The...
Seminole County sheriff honors McDonald’s managers
Scott Sevigny, general manager of the Forest City McDonald’s, and McDonald’s Area Supervisor Jason Watson were given certificates by Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma...
Arrowsmith elected vice president of gas district
Arrowsmith, who served on the board for a four-year stretch a few years ago, was elected as the board’s vice president on Monday, May...