New book gives survivor’s account of Ocoee Massacre
The book contains accounts of Gladys Franks Bell's father, Richard Allen Franks’ experiences, achievements and hardships.
Railway depot’s function may be clear in downtown plans
Now that the city is moving forward with its downtown revitalization plan, The Big Potato Foundation may eventually gain a clearer perspective about how...
Student wins National American Miss Florida
Rosemari Martinez, daughter of Maria Alcantara, will represent Florida at the National Pageant. Read more about Rosemari, her interests and the pageant on page...
Take along plenty of liquids for fishin’ on summer days
Hello Folks,
We are well into summer and if you haven’t noticed, we are in what I call “the dog days of summer.” I don’t...
Take along plenty of liquids when you fish on summer days
Hello Folks,
We are well into summer and if you haven’t noticed, we are in what I call “the dog days of summer.” I don’t...
Youth from church helping others locally, elsewhere
This summer, the students of First Baptist Church Sweetwater have once again stepped outside the walls of their local congregation to be the “hands...
Families add joy to their lives by adopting foster kids
Read the stories of families that have committed to learning resources in becoming foster parents and the impact it has had on their lives.
Apopka Elementary School mural will educate students on city history
Apopka Elementary School is getting colorful addition to the school: a new mural chronicling the school and the city’s history to educate as well...
Prabakar, Su wed
Umesh Prabakar and Joy Xiaomin Su, both of Apopka, were married. Read more on the couple on page 1B.
AHS FFA VP attends show and competes for scholarship
Haley Maxwell competed at the Georgia Junior Beef Futurity Show and competed for a scholarship based upon a Junior Cattlemen’s Quiz. Read more about...