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Apopka football team wins 2014 state championship.

July 2, 2026

A look back at Apopka’s biggest sports moments.

Hector Raul Cartagena (left); Bryan Nelson (right)

July 2, 2026

Cartagena was arrested in February on many felony charges.

Members of the Apopka City Commission applaud during the city's America 250 celebration Wednesday at City Hall. Later in the afternoon, the commission voted to table The Ridge Phase Three major development plan until Aug. 5 to allow additional review of environmental and transportation information.

July 2, 2026

Traffic, environmental questions prompt request for more information.

Mayor Nick Nesta speaks during a May 20 Apopka City Commission meeting as Commissioner Sam Ruth listens.

July 2, 2026

Discussion prompts calls for greater transparency, standardized procedures.

The entrance to Bronson Peak at The Ridge, a Toll Brothers community off Boy Scout Road in Apopka. On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee reviewed a construction site plan for The Ridge Planned Development Parcel 9, a proposed 41-home subdivision, and requested additional engineering clarifications before staff could recommend approval.

July 2, 2026

July 1 agenda also includes Floridian Town Center, Crescent Ridge amendment, two concert permits.

July 2, 2026

If you’ve been following recent news, you’ve likely heard discussion about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to significantly reduce and potentially eliminate property taxes on homesteaded properties in Florida. This…

Pure Pressure Cheer and Dance team posing with multiple trophies at the Battle of the Bay competition in 2025.

July 2, 2026

Where Pressure Makes Diamonds

Khloie Berry smashes down a kill at the middle of the net during the junior national championship in Minnesota.Khloie Berry smashes down a kill at the middle of the net during the junior national championship in Minnesota.

July 2, 2026

Dream Lake's Khloie Berry shines on the volleyball court

Maribel Brinkle, president of the Apopka Historical Society, addresses attendees during the "America 250th Celebration: The Beginning" on Wednesday at Apopka City Hall.

July 1, 2026

Volunteers present history of 13 colonies, founding fathers and influential figures.

Sam Alexis slams down a dunk in his senior season at Apopka.

July 1, 2026

Alexis continues turning dreams into reality

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