City conducts Back to School safety program
Last week, the city of Apopka carried out the Bike/Walk Central Florida’s Operation Best Foot Forward: Back to School pedestrian safety program, which brings...
Apopka Police Department swears in new officer
The Apopka Police Department added a new officer to its police force on Monday, August 5, at Apopka City Hall.
Sandbags available for Apopka residents
Sandbags will be available for city of Apopka residents on Saturday, August 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Edwards Field in preparation...
Early voting in Orange County is August 5 through August 18
Early voting locations across Orange County will be open from Monday, August 5, through Sunday, August 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. The Apopka early...
Political Hob Nob brings out voters
Hundreds of attendees showed up at the annual Political Hob Nob, where they met up to 25 candidates who are running in the upcoming...
Christmas in July
The Women’s Tuesday Bible Study Group at Sweetwater Baptist Church collected 186 toys for Christmas in July to donate to the Christian food pantry...
Incumbent Dog Mayor wins 2nd term, raises most money
The Apopka community has elected its 2025 Apopka Dog Mayor. Incumbent Dog Mayor Asher won his second term with the most votes, tallying $9,945...
Apopka man pleads guilty to trafficking firearms
On Friday, July 26, United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Yessen Vasquez Tolentino, 37, of Apopka has pleaded guilty to one count of smuggling...
OCPS to serve all students all school meals at no charge...
Through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) will once again serve all students in the district all school meals at...
Sentinel chickens prevent disease spread
This may be news to many, but chickens play a crucial role in Orange County Mosquito Control’s efforts to protect residents and animals from...