Board reviews projects in light of legislation impacting CRAs
Meeting for community input to take place April 23
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
In light of two new bills introduced during the current state legislative session...
OCPS, municipalities strike tentative SRO agreement
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and five local municipalities, including Apopka, have reached a tentative agreement in providing school resource officers (SRO) coverage at...
City awards nearly $6K grant for Domino’s Pizza façade upgrade
Project will be part of downtown beautification
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
The city of Apopka awarded a $5,900 grant to Domino’s Pizza for the renovation of the...
Supporters to celebrate Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive’s 10th anniversary
Drive highlights natural habitat, Lake Apopka’s restoration
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Supporters of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will celebrate the popular eco-tourism attraction’s 10th anniversary with...
Apopka Memorial Middle School celebrates assistant principals
The Apopka Memorial Middle School celebrated its assistant principals during National Assistant Principals Week with gifts and recognition.
Administrators and the student body of about...
Food pantry’s annual fundraiser raises almost $41K
Donations are matched, bringing total to $81,694
Staff Reports
Loaves & Fishes had another banner year with its annual March Madness fundraiser, which brought in $40,846.97....
Apopka Youth Works seeking interns, employers this summer
Returning this summer, the yearly Apopka Youth Works program is taking applications now until April 30 from students ages 15 to 19 for internships...
House Rep. Bracy Davis announces resignation to run for Florida Senate
State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, D-District 40, has announced she is resigning from the House of Representatives so she can run for Florida Senate...
Orange County celebrates Earth all month long
Earth Month 2025 is packed with celebrations, classes
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Orange County will celebrate Earth Month throughout April to honor the planet, including several...
Foliage Sertoma Club announces Service to Mankind honorees
Local selection will be considered for national honor
Staff Reports
The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka has announced the honorees the club is recognizing for their...