FFA is not just about farming, agriculture has developed into much...
While in the FFA, students gain hands-on experience in the many fields of agriculture through participation in Career Development Events. Read more on page...
Warm weather brings bass back to the beds in our area
Hello Folks,
I can’t believe this weather we are havin’. It seems like pre-summer in February. The warm weather has moved the water temperature up and...
New county program will make it easier to add extra housing
As part of the County’s ongoing effort to address the housing affordability crisis, Ready Set Orange allows homeowners in unincorporated Orange County to choose...
FWC reports that fish kill on Lake Apopka is due to...
Hello Folks,
I hope you are havin’ a great week, and you are enjoyin’ a few warm days this week. The weather has been just...
One-pot rice dish makes a delicious rice and chicken perloo
Mrs. Meggett has a recipe for Chicken Perloo in her Gullah Geechee Home Cooking. She says, “Many of the one-pot rice dishes in the...
Fried Mullet and Jalapeño Cheese Grits recipes are good together
From Beignets Caribbean Cafe in Jacksonville, Joyce LaFray Young’s book, Country Cookin’, here is their recipe for Red Beans. It requires overnight soaking of...
40+ Double Dutch Club wins award
The Orlando 40+ Double Dutch Club are honored to win the best performance award at the January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in...
Winners of art and essay contest announced
On January 16, an award ceremony was held in the Apopka High School Media Center to recognize youth winners of an art and essay...
Quilatan, Rust win BassMaster High School Tournament
Hello Folks,
We had a busy last week with all the tournaments here in town. We had BassMaster and MLF as well. The BassMaster High...
Equipment of the past
On Friday, January 17, Orange Lodge No.36 F&AM donated historic agricultural items to the Museum of the Apopkans.