The 16th annual Apopka Fair is here now

The 16th annual Apopka Fair opened Thursday, March 9. Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka and the city of Apopka, this year’s fair...

OCPS leaders advise on back-to-school safety

Prior to students returning to school, Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) leaders and law enforcement officials delivered important safety messages for students, family and...

City seeks state grant for bear-resistant trash cans

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be providing up to $500,000 in BearWise funding to local governments to help reduce human-bear...

Habitat dedicates five new residences

New homeowner Kiona Styles (holding hammer) stands in front of her new home with volunteers from HGR Construction of Altamonte Springs.

Hospital construction hits milestone with topping-off ceremony

Construction crew workers, city officials and Florida Hospital administrators were on site of the new Florida Hospital Apopka campus, watching a crane hoist a...

Meteorologist Tom Terry gives update to local Chamber

WFTV Channel 9 Chief Meteorologist Tom Terry recounted how his news station continued broadcasting during the COVID-19 pandemic, offered disaster preparedness tips in light...

Easter egg hunters

Plastic Easter eggs were the order of the day at the Northwest Recreation Complex. See more photos of the event on page 6B.

Early voting, mail voting continues ahead of election

Any registered Orange County voter may vote at the Apopka site or at any of the other early-voting locations throughout the county. All of...

Youngsters in foster care get a glimpse of police

Friedline and Off. Nick Dorazio speak to the group of youngsters while giving the K-9 demonstration.

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...