Candidate forum set
A candidate forum that will feature the six candidates running for two City Council seats in the upcoming municipal election. Get more details on...
Miss Apopka send-off set
Sponsored by the Miss Apopka Pageant committee in conjunction with the city of Apopka, an event will honor Arianna Beyer, the 36th Miss Apopka...
City Council gives tentative OK to higher property tax rate
After more than six hours of wrangling over the city budget during a workshop session, the Apopka City Council voted unanimously to raise the...
Early voting, mail voting continues ahead of election
Any registered Orange County voter may vote at the Apopka site or at any of the other early-voting locations throughout the county. All of...
City will pay to clean up sludge
The city will spend more than $100,000 over the next few months to rid Apopka’s wastewater treatment plant of a build up of sludge,...
Immigrants-rights advocates march
In recognition of International Workers’ Day, about 300 immigrants-rights advocates marched from Kit Land Nelson Park to Apopka City Hall, then back to the...
More than he can handle
A great blue heron tries to eat a fish on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
Tropical storm passes by
A little blue heron is silhouetted against the grayness of Lake Apopka and the overcast skies caused by Tropical Storm Emily.
Mayor’s idea to sell gas district not met with enthusiasm
Mayor Joe Kilsheimer again mentioned his desire to sell the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), of which the city of Apopka is part...
Wekiva football still making history
The Wekiva High School football team will play in a Class 8A state semifinal contest.