Jennifer Heeke and Jonathan Hicks are engaged

The couple plans an October wedding in Alachua. Read more on the couple on page 7B.

NORWF speaker

NORWF to host Lake County property appraiser Carey Baker in September. Read more about Carey Baker and the meeting's date on page 8B.

Fishin’, weather have been very hot

Hello Folks, Well, summer is almost over and some cooler weather will be here soon, hopefully. It’s been a hot summer but the good news...

New police chief very familiar with Apopka community

McKinley is more than familiar with the Apopka community, having lived here for 16 years. “Chief Manley has done an excellent job with this police...

Mullinax Ford gets first OK for new ‘mountain’

Mullinax Ford is seeking city approval to make its vehicle ‘mountain’ much bigger. The dealership is also looking for other changes. Read more on what...

Local entomologist lands top foliage group award

Dr. Lance Osborne was given the Gene A. Batson Award. The award is the highest honor given by the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape...

Work ongoing on Wekiva Parkway from U.S. 441 to Kelly Park...

This picture shows some of the recent work done on the Wekiva Parkway that will traverse from U.S. Highway 441 north to Ponkan Road.

Apopka High School students going digital with new laptops

Apopka High School student Amber Sowers familiarizes herself with the new Lenovo ThinkPad prior to classes beginning.

City Hall artist

Sky Moheb, of Apopka, will be the featured City Hall. Moheb has over 45 years of experience as a personal portrait and fine art painter...

Former veterinary technician publishes debut novel

Katie Meyer with her dog Luke, the inspiration for the canine character Murphy in her debut novel “The Puppy Proposal.”