Purchase of Camp Wewa finalized with City Council vote
In a quick vote that generated little discussion, the Apopka City Council gave final approval to the contract to purchase of Camp Wewa from...
Orange County mayor recommends wearing masks indoors amidst increasing COVID-19 cases
Due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 positive cases in Orange County, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings strongly recommended that all...
Meeting governor
Recent Apopka High graduate Jacob Gadberry (l) stands with Gov. Ron DeSantis Tuesday, July 13, during a press conference DeSantis had in Orlando about...
Chick-fil-A plans to move restaurant inside city
The rumors are true.
The Chick-fil-A restaurant located in the Hunt Club area will relocate to 2488 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, an outparcel of Piedmont...
Chamber’s newest event begins at Porkie’s
Close to 40 people attended the Business Mash Up in the first of what the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hopes will be held...
Auditor tells City Council Apopka has healthy reserves
At the end of the 2020 fiscal year, the city of Apopka had nearly 33 percent in its General Fund reserves, the city’s auditor...
Keeping an eye on things
As its head is adorned with aquatic vegetation, an alligator keeps a watch on the activities along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. See page...
Apopka celebrates America’s 245th birthday in style
An estimated 7,000 people attended the Independence Day celebration held by the city of Apopka on Sunday, July 4. Red more on 1A and...
City Council dealing with ever-present issue of developments overcrowding local schools
What seems like it should be a simple process – having enough seats for students in permanent classrooms – is anything but simple. Read...
City has been adding, improving street lights
Over the past 18 months, the city of Apopka has installed 123 new LED street lights and upgraded 626 existing lights. Read this story...