Bears like to munch on saw palmetto berries

There are a lot of “dos” when visiting public lands owned and managed by the St. Johns River Water Management District. However, with saw...

Community celebrates Lillie Mae Harper’s birthday

St. James AME Church in Plymouth organized a drive-by celebration to honor a special lady known to the community as Mother Lillie Mae Harper....

Wekiva High School cadets top rated

The Air Force Junior ROTC cadets of Wekiva High School earned an “Exceeds Standards,” the highest rating possible on the group’s unit assessment performed...

Museum members hear talk about growing up in Apopka

The Museum of the Apopkans hosted the Reverend Jimmy Howard on Wednesday, February 23, who spoke about his experience as an Apopka native. Read...

Hope CommUnity Center names new executive director

Hope CommUnity Center (HCC) has welcomed as its new executive director Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet. Read more on page 5A.

Happy 100th Birthday

Mary Moore will celebrate her 100th birthday. Read more on page 5A.

Chief JR

Media specialist is finalist for OCPS Teacher of Year.

Sea turtle nesting season arrives along Florida’s coasts

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and...

Kids get backpacks

County Commissioner Bryan Nelson was one of the volunteers who participated in the backpack giveaway in Orange County. Read more on page 1B.

Business history celebrated at Zellwood reunion

The Annual Zellwood Community Reunion was well attended this year the event theme was occupations past and present in Zellwood.