County Mayor Demings gives first State of County address
Demings updated almost 1,500 citizens and community leaders on the region’s progress on Thursday, May 16, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando....
Chamber of Commerce gives awards
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce honored the most exceptional in the business community at the second annual BBQ and Blues Chamber Business Awards....
Three Apopka-area schools will have new principals as classes start
Between three Apopka schools getting new principals and continuing to build communication between community members and schools, the 2019-2020 school year, which begins Monday,...
City remembers 9/11 with brief ceremony
The city of Apopka held a brief ceremony Wednesday, September 11, to remember the attacks of September 11, 2001, where Islamic terrorists hijacked four...
City looking to legislature for $1 million to aid in birding...
As a joint venture between the city of Apopka and the Orange Audubon Society, the birding park will have several amenities. Read more on...
Helping others at Thanksgiving
Loaves & Fishes volunteers Linda Fritsche and Denny Lee pack bags with Thanksgiving dinner supplies on Monday, November 25, as the faith-based social service...
Apopka man charged with sexual assault of 11-year-old girl at his...
An Apopka man has been charged with sexual assault of a minor after an 11-year-old girl told her parents he has been touching her...
Apopka foliage veteran named to state hall of fame
Robbie Roberson (l) is presented his hall of fame plaque by Nikki Fried, state agriculture commissioner. Read more on page 1A.
Car show draws nearly 100 participants under sunny skies
Beautiful weather, a great venue, 95 classic vehicles, rocking music, food vendors, and, in general, the feeling of appreciation as well as something to...
Hospital medical director says schools should not reopen doors any time...
The medical director of AdventHealth Apopka hospital said this week that it would be “extremely premature” to reopen schools soon. See more on 1A.