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,...