St. Johns River still rising

Hello Folks, I hope you are gettin’ back to normal just a little. We have had a lot of recovery and some of that recovery...

Bread-n-Butter Pickle Mayonnaise can be for sandwiches, dips, salads

Marvin Woods has so many wonderful recipes, this week’s column is dedicated to them. He shares his recipe for Spicy Pulled Pork Shoulder in...

‘Mr. Bob’ retires after 65 yrs. of furniture store ownership

Apopka Furniture has been a staple in the community on Central Avenue for more than 65 years. Its owner, Bob Bratton, is now 90...

Lake levels rise and shut down boat ramps near us

Hello Folks, I hope everyone made it through the storm we had last week. Hurricane Milton was a doozy. I hope and pray your family...

Apopka Amphitheater hosts native John Anderson

The Apopka Proud Concert scheduled for the amphitheater at Northwest Recreation Complex, featuring headliner Apopka native John Anderson with the opening act of Dallas...

Hope CommUnity Center holds hurricane relief event

Hope CommUnity Center was able to provide aid to over 2,000 people affected by Hurricane Milton at last Saturday’s relief event, offering hot meals,...

Chicken Pie recipe can include some veggies in place of some...

For all of you busy cooks, here is Speedy Taco Supper. It will make a dozen tacos. This south-of-the-border feast is fast enough for...

Harbor House to help in establishing family justice center

Harbor House of Central Florida announced that it will be partnering with the team from the Family Justice Center Alliance, a program of Alliance...

Boat ramp at Hickory Point Recreation Complex finished

Hello Folks, I’m writin’ my article on a Monday night which is out of character for me. I usually do this on Tuesdays but due to...

Sweet Potato Custard Pie would be delicious as a holiday dessert

Baked Chicken Breasts is an oven dish you will love. It comes from Margaret Reynolds in First Presbyterian Church of Apopka’s Treasures and Pleasures....