Gas district starts program to help customers pay bills

The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Board of Directors voted to start the Helping Hand program that will financially aid gas district customers. Get...

Police take part in pedestrian/auto education

In an effort to educate drivers about keeping pedestrians safe, Apopka police officers spent three hours crossing Fifth Street in downtown Apopka. Read the...

Budget, tax rate voted on by City Council

After a three-hour public hearing on Wednesday, September 8, the Apopka City Council, voted on the proposed 2021-2022 city budget and the proposed property...

Nov. 4 gala will raise funds for Land Community Trust

A retired pilot for the Navy as the keynote speaker and the recognition of an individual with a humanitarian award will be the highlights...

Testing site moves to walk-up only

This week, the Nomi Health COVID-19 testing site was relocated from City Hall back to Edwards Field and was changed to walk-up service.

Two new officers sworn in for Apopka Police Department

Two police officers were sworn into service for the Apopka Police Department. Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley swore in David Hurst II and Asia...

City Council OK’s funds for AFD training officer

There was talk about six new firefighter positions, a new firetruck, two new ambulances, and reimbursement to new paramedics for their EMS schooling,...

City kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with event, proclamation

Presented by the city’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, this event included Hispanic music and dancers, food, arts and crafts, community groups, and more.

Clay Springs teacher gets award for STEM education

A five-year teacher with OCPS, including two years at Clay Springs, Kathryn Wiltrout has made STEM education a large component of her curriculum.

Miller’s Ale House coming to Apopka City Center

The sports-themed casual dining restaurant Miller’s Ale House will come to Apopka, as announced at a press conference at the Apopka City Center Hilton...