Apopka City Council greenlights $100K for short-term flood mitigation

Local residents are informed of and consent to the project By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Apopka City Council unanimously approved a short-term flood mitigation solution at its...

Apopka Chamber to honor Eileen Ricketson

Luncheon will be March 19 at Highland Manor   By Teresa Sargeant Reporter   The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce will present Eileen Ricketson with its Lifetime Achievement Award...

OCPS confirms that Apopka baseball and softball complexes are unfit for...

By Marshall Tempest Reporter Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) announced Tuesday that the new Apopka High School baseball and softball complexes will not be ready for...

Wekiwa Springs State Park to require reservations for entry

Pilot program starts March 12, ends Sept. 1 By Teresa Sargeant Reporter Beginning next week, the state is launching a day-use entry reservation pilot program at Wekiwa...

City to host Breakfast with Bunny at Camp Wewa

Easter Bunny to make special appearance Staff Reports A special appearance by the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt and a buffet-style breakfast are all part...

105-year-old woman receives birthday proclamation

Woman is a retired midwife, has lived in Apopka for 7 1/2 years Staff Reports Christianne Dieudonne Sabourin Francois received a mayoral proclamation from Mayor Bryan...

Officials gather to open Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve

Preserve becomes 15th property protected under county program By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve’s grand opening marks its importance as the 15th property protected under...

Apopka Woman’s Club offers scholarships to young women

Scholarships funds come from festival proceeds Staff Reports The Apopka Woman’s Club is offering scholarships to young women who are graduating high school seniors and also...

Q&A: Bankson expects Legislature to tighten spending

Legislative Session begins March 4, ends May 2 By Teresa Sargeant Reporter State Rep. Doug Bankson, R-District 39, is preparing to enter his second term in the...

Wekiva baseball drop to 2-7 after falling 12-1 at home to...

The Wekiva Mustangs baseball team has had a rough start to the season. This week, they fell to 2-7 after a 12-1 home loss...