Police, fire chiefs talk duties, departments

McKinley says city must follow immigration law By Teresa Sargeant Reporter Police Chief Michael McKinley and Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez spoke about their respective department structure and...

Bill introduced to rename roadway after Sen. Thompson

Dedication emphasizes Thompson’s civil rights legacy By Teresa Sargeant Reporter A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to rename roadways to mark prominent community leaders’ contributions, including...

Bracy siblings to vie for Thompson’s Florida Senate seat

Gov. DeSantis has not yet announced special election By Teresa Sargeant Reporter Gov. Ron DeSantis has not yet announced a special election to fill the seat...

Duke Energy Florida grants $5K to Habitat Seminole-Apopka

Since 2020, Duke Energy has given over $200K to state’s affordable housing programs Staff Reports Duke Energy Florida and its foundation is giving a total of...

Wheatley Elementary Spring Carnival on tap this weekend

Staff Reports The annual community favorite Spring Carnival will pack the day with non‐ stop fun and community spirit this weekend. The Phillis Wheatley Elementary...

Wekiva High School Culinary Arts performs well in hospitality competitions

ProStart competitions took place March 8 and 9 in Orlando  Staff Reports Wekiva High School Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts placed highly in statewide high school...

County commissioners vote to cooperate with ICE

Immigration rights organizations decry 5-2 vote  By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2, on Tuesday, March 25, to ratify a memorandum...

Raptors center of attention at Renaissance festival

Nonprofit rehabs dozens of birds at West Lester Road site  By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Avian Reconditioning Center (ARC) highlighted its efforts in rehabilitating injured birds of...

City Council approves revised athletic summer camp

Some residents question camp’s affordability By Teresa Sargeant  Reporter The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 at its Wednesday, March 19, meeting to approve the newly revised athletic...

Community cuts ribbon on new skate park

Skaters, bikers try park out By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The grand opening of the new Apopka Action Sports Park drew skateboarders and BMX bikers from the area,...