Madison Zavitz is crowned Miss Apopka 2019
Zavitz, 23, of Orlando, succeeds Lindsay Bettis of St. Augustine. The Miss Apopka Scholarship Pageant is open to residents living within a 90-mile radius...
Firefighters’ union endorses Becker
The Apopka Professional Firefighters Association, Local 5293, has endorsed City Commissioner Kyle Becker in the race for Apopka mayor. See page 3A.
Cold weather keeps most anglers off the lakes, river over Christmas
Hello Folks,
Well, it’s soon to be 2023 and another year is in the books. We have had some cold weather over the Christmas holidays,...
Motorcycle fundraiser
The Debbie Turner Cancer Care and Research Center hosted the Ride for a Life motorcycle ride fundraiser. Read more on the fundraiser and where...
Cook eggplant, veggies on stove, then broiler-toast toppings
From Marvin Woods’ book titled The New Low-Country Cooking, we have Country Captain Chicken. He says, “This dish, my updated version, exemplifies the influence...
Fish before that ole sun gets high in the sky
Hello Folks,
The hot days of summer are here, but the good news is that the fishin’ is still doin’ pretty good.
If you can get...
‘Amped’ up on the radio
Eight members of the Apopka High School student government participated in the High School Takeover on air at WQMP, 101.9 AMP Radio.
Celebrate Valentine’s night out with these planning pointers
Many couples go out for a night on the town in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Romance typically prevails on such nights, but there’s more...
Chicken Bog is from one of Miz Belle Gilliam’s favorite cookbooks
Pot Roast for Crock-Pot is submitted by Pat Ariotta in Sharing Our Finest Cookbook, put out by the Apopka Citizen Police Alumni Association. We...
Group rehabilitates Apopka man’s home
Rebuilding Together Orlando (RTO) joined forces with Sears and the Orlando chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) on Friday, November 16,...