Lamphere will run for Orange Co. School Board seat
Community leader and Pastor Todd Lamphere has entered the Orange County School Board race to fill Seat 7, expected to be vacated by board...
City gathers at prayer breakfast
At the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance has given Mayor Bryan Nelson (center, in green tie) the Pillar Award, which...
Covering citrus trees may help protect them
University of Florida scientists are finding that by covering new citrus trees with mesh, they can keep disease-carrying insects from harming the plants. That...
Final City Council meeting for Kilsheimer, Dean, Velazquez is emotional
With the Wednesday, April 18, Apopka City Council meeting being the final one for Mayor Joe Kilsheimer and commissioners Diane Velazquez and Billie Dean,...
Apopka man, charged
Keith F. de Somer was arrested earlier this week by Apopka police on two counts of... He is facing six felony charges after Apopka...
With city denial of request, developer plans to build 35 homes
The applicant’s attorney has notified the city that the potential developer, PMDW Ventures LLC, plans to go ahead with the housing project. Read details...
Former Blue Darter picked by Dolphins
When Chandler Cox was a star for the Apopka Blue Darters football team, his versatility allowed him to play various positions, and he probably...
New kiosk and main entrance are built at Apopka City Hall
Moving the receptionist’s kiosk back to its original location of facing the building’s west entrance to provide better customer service, city staff is implementing...
City cuts ribbon for Harmon Road extension
The city of Apopka and its partners cut the ribbon to open the new Harmon Road extension that will give better access to vehicles...
Water management district recognizes May 13-19 as Water Reuse Week in...
From the St. Johns River Water Management District
The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and fellow agencies...