City of Apopka has announced the next steps in bringing a...
This all-inclusive playground will provide the community with special needs or disabilities with an opportunity that can foster independence and community connection. Find details...
School veteran memorial stone is rededicated
The community held a rededication ceremony on Friday, November 15, on the grounds of Apopka Memorial Middle School for the veteran stone memorial honoring...
Velazquez appointed to gas district board
On Wednesday, November 20, the Apopka City Council unanimously confirmed Commissioner Diane Velazquez to represent the city on the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District...
Byrd takes oath as school board member
Four Orange County School Board members – two new and two re-elected including District 7 School Board Member Melissa Byrd – took their Oath...
Tree removal for Piedmont Lakes Phase 2 will begin December 2
The city of Apopka has released a notice of tree removal for Piedmont Lakes Phase 2, which will take place from December 2 to...
Orange County to test wireless emergency alert system on Thursday
Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Office of Emergency Management will conduct a live test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on Thursday,...
OCPS virtual Magnet Fair promotes specialized learning programs
To promote its specialized learning programs, known as magnets, Orange County Public Schools is hosting a virtual Magnet Fair.
All parents and students are invited...
18-year-old Apopka man dies from car collision into utility pole
An 18-year-old Apopka man died following a car collision into a utility pole on Rock Springs Road, Florida Highway Patrol reports.
On Monday, November 18,...
Veterans are thanked for their service at Monday’s ceremony in park
The city of Apopka and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 honored Veterans Day with a ceremony in Kit Land Nelson Park on Veterans...
Over 200 devices deployed through nonprofit to community
This week, over 200 new and repurposed devices got deployed to nonprofit staff, students and others in need through Hope CommUnity Center (HCC) for...