St. Johns District harvests gizzard shads to improve water quality

As part of a multifaceted approach to restoring water quality in waterways, the St. Johns River Water Management District has been reducing the “rough...

Visioning process heads into community this week

As residents continue to participate in the Visioning Apopka process, the city heads into a month packed with forums and meetings, designed to collect...

Pancake cookers extraordinaire

Some of the Rotarians cooking pancakes at the annual Rotary Pancake Supper held at Apopka High School gather for a picture. Shown are, (l-r),...

Local groups meet, award is given

Which local clubs elected new officers? What award did Kendra King, formerly of Apopka, honor David Mullins of the Union County, Ga. with? Answers...

Sergeant retires from law enforcement career

An Apopka Police Department sergeant with a 53-year career in law enforcement including 10 years with the Apopka Police Department, has retired. Sergeant Robert...

Peery, Martin plan to wed early 2018

Kristin Peery, daughter of John and Grace Peery of Apopka, and Austin Martin, son of Tim and Dina Martin of Apopka, are engaged.

Wekiva High School homecoming dress-up

Check out the photos of many students who dressed up for Wekiva's spirit week on page 1D.

First Baptist Church of Apopka will hold a country, bluegrass, gospel...

The Isaacs, a family country and bluegrass gospel music group, will hold a concert at First Baptist Church of Apopka. Great Day, an Apopka-based...

Keiffer, Stratton set to wed next November

Grace Keiffer, daughter of Bret and Peggy Keiffer of Apopka, and Ryan William Stratton, son of William and Penny Stratton of Apopka, are engaged.

A good year with agricultural sciences dept. and FFA Club

The Apopka High School FFA Livestock Judging Team at the 2017 Florida State Fair, placed 24th overall. The Apopka City Council presented a proclamation...