Fundraising jumps for Apopka mayor in election set for March 2018

Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer took a big leap in fundraising in June for his bid for re-election, raising $14,350 in the latest campaign report...

Wekiva Parkway leg of five miles to open

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the sections of the Wekiva Parkway that will extend the Parkway from U.S. Highway 441 to Kelly Park Road...

If approved, Apopka would pay Anderson in settlement

The city of Apopka will pay Richard Anderson, its former city administrator, if the City Council approves a proposed agreement to settle the city’s...

Landmark torn down

One of Apopka’s iconic structures, the baseball stands at Edwards Field, was torn down this week as city officials said the decades-old structure could...

City’s workshops reveal same tax rate, higher budget

Conducting its first budget workshops, the Apopka City Council got to work this week on the details of the upcoming 2017-2018 city budget that,...

Frank Scott Jr., former Zellwood muck farmer, dies at age 84

Scott and his wife moved to Central Florida with their children, Hank, Marks, and Rebecca where Scott bought 100 acres of land to begin.

As City Council talks budget, outdoor festival may get changes

The format of the Old Florida Outdoor Festival, hosted each year by the city of Apopka, will likely be changed for the February 2018...

Orange County Clerk’s Office has unclaimed checks for residents, businesses

The Orange County Clerk's Office has unclaimed checks for residents, organizations and businesses in the form of a check that must be claimed by September 1...

City of Apopka proposes to pay former city administrator $60K lawsuit...

City Council must approve proposed settlement at July 19 meeting The city of Apopka will pay Richard Anderson, its former city administrator, $60,000 if the...

Apopka welcome sign plan not welcome by City Council vote

After wrangling over the location and design of an Apopka welcome sign, the City Council on Wednesday, July 5, voted 3-2 to not fund...