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...