City rejects bids for proposed Kit Land Nelson Park splash pad

Perhaps the third time will be the charm. The city has decided to reject the two bids that were taken during the second bidding process...

New Errol proposal to come before City Council

The Apopka City Council will hold a special meeting at the Apopka Community Center/VFW to consider the proposed New Errol project.

Getting guns off the street

Sgt. Brett Webster (l) of the Apopka Police Department and Orange County sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Snavely stand behind guns they received during a Kicks...

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...

On their way to school

Families cross Park Avenue on the first day of classes for Orange County Public Schools.

Man charged in shooting at doughnut shop

Robby G. Whittaker Jr. is facing five felony charges after Apopka police say he shot at a Dunkin Donuts employee as she was arriving...

First-day safety at school

Apopka Police Sgt. Steve Tapscott directs traffic at Apopka High School during the first day of class.

Ground broken for 5th fire station

City officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking event at the site where the $1.6-million fire station will be built.

A training exercise

The Apopka Police Department held an active-shooter training exercise at Trinity Baptist Church.

County commissioner leads effort to pass out 700 filled backpacks to...

Orange County Commissioner Bryan Nelson speaks to those in attendance during the annual event where backpacks filled with school supplies are given away.