City budget funded by much more than property taxes

Property taxes, long the disdain of homeowners everywhere, are the poster child of how a local government is funded. But, there is so much more...

Apopka City Center Winn-Dixie opens with a ribbon cutting

Following over a year of construction, the long-awaited Winn-Dixie has opened its doors as the supermarket chain's second Apopka location at the Apopka City...

Apopka native president of regional Realtor association

An Apopka Realtor was installed as president of an association that oversees more than 18,000 real estate professionals throughout Central Florida. Apopka native Natalie Arrowsmith...

Drive to give away free food to low-income Apopka families

In its ongoing efforts to help its neighbors who can't afford to buy food, the Southeastern Food Bank (SEFB) and the city of Apopka...

Orange County enacts tropical storm watch as Hurricane Ian looms

Orange County has put into effect a tropical storm watch as of 11 a.m. on Monday, September 26. The Orange County Office of Emergency...

Kelly Park School fire investigated, Apopka police search for person of...

Apopka police are searching for a person of interest involved with arson committed at Kelly Park School.  The Apopka Police Department released the following statement:...

District prepares for Hurricane Ian as path shifts east overnight

PALATKA — The St. Johns River Water Management District is closely monitoring Hurricane Ian and is taking proactive measures to help manage the anticipated...

Chamber collecting supplies for islands Hurricane Maria impacted

From now until Thursday, October 5, at 10 a.m., the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is collecting relief supplies for shipment to the islands...

OCPS continues to monitor Idalia, school will be open Tuesday, August...

Based on the current forecast school will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, August 29, Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) announced. OCPS continues to monitor and track...

Where the community can best see procession for Apopka firefighter Austin...

The Apopka Fire Department has released a map showing the easiest and safest areas in the city for the community to see the Saturday,...