AHS drama officers

The room was overflowing with aspiring actors and technicians ready to start a brand new school year. As the first order of business, they...

Apopka banker will retire

After more than 47 years, Gayle Altman, a banker and long-time resident, is retiring. Read more about Mrs. Altman’s impact on the Apopka community...

Florida’s summer weather can be hot and dangerous

Hello Folks, We are in the dog days of summer. It’s hot and not much wind blowin’ except in the evenin’ when the afternoon rains...

Betty Land’s Seafood Souffle will make you sing and dance with...

Marlyan Gray’s Sweet and Sour Meatballs is a good recipe for a tasty and simple dinner, served over rice or possibly as hors d’oeuvres. Betty...

Classic Car Show welcomes fine selection, winners announced

The Church of the Holy Spirit (CHS) in Apopka welcomed a fine selection of classic cars and trucks for its second annual Classic Car...

Historical museum representatives have meeting at Sydonie Mansion

Representatives from Central Florida historical museums held their quarterly meeting at Sydonie Mansion and then toured the historic site on Lake Minore in Zellwood...

Memorial brick ceremony honors family

On Saturday, August 10, descendants of the Bennett and Dixon families of Apopka held a memorial brick ceremony honoring deceased family members at Museum...

Apopkan celebrates birthday with 100-mile run for mental health awareness

Richard Gallegos of Apopka knows how he’s celebrating his 32nd birthday: by running 100 miles in 24 hours to raise awareness of mental health...

Apopka artist specializes in gyotaku, landscape photography

This painting of Mahi Mahi is a digital art creation from Brass’ original gyotaku rubbings in a reclaimed wood frame. Find out more about his...

Prayers for rain have been answered and then some

Hello Folks, We have been prayin’ for rain and, by golly, we have been gettin’ some. The water is up in most of the lakes...