Several thousand expected for city of Apopka’s July 4th celebration

At least 5,000 people are expected to turn up at the city of Apopka’s July 4th celebration Sunday, July 4, 7-9 p.m. at the...

Proposed development hits snag with city staff

A proposed housing development has run into a potential roadblock at the city of Apopka staff level. Read the full story on page 1A.

Eyeing a potential threat?

An osprey, sitting atop a power pole along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive with its fresh catch of the day, keeps an eye on...

Scott thought to be first AHS grad in Olympic Games

Donald Scott, a 2010 graduate of Apopka High School, finished second in the triple jump last week at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene,...

Northcrest wall torn down

The old brick wall of the Northcrest subdivision off U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka was torn down recently to make way for a new...

OCPS wins award for achievements in educational technology

Orange County Public Schools wins the International Society for Technology Education Distinguished District Award for the innovative implementation and use of educational technology, a...

OCPS Food and Nutrition Services job fair seeks to fill over...

By hosting a summer job fair this week, Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services is hoping to fill over 200 positions from...

Ground broken for septic-to-sewer conversion near Wekiwa Springs

Orange County has broken ground on phase 1 of a new septic-to-sewer conversion project. Read on 1A.

Apopka Chamber of Commerce holds job fair

More than 100 jobs were made available among 14 employers at the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s first job fair.  See page 1A.

City agrees to buy Camp Wewa for $4.7 million

In a 4-1 vote, the Apopka City Council voted Wednesday, June 16, to pay the Central Florida YMCA $4.7 million for the 70-acre Camp...