Apopkan finds full-time employment through work program

Apopka resident Natalie Carpio is one of thousands of students across the region that have participated in CareerSource Central Florida’s Summer Youth Program. Read...

Authentic Taste: Susie Bulloch’s Texas Style Smoked Brisket!

From the website Heygrillhey.com, we found a recipe that, according to its founder and BBQ boss lady Susie Bulloch, this Texas Style Smoked Brisket...

Snowie of Central Florida cuts ribbon

Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Snowie of Central Florida LLC, a mobile shaved ice vendor, at 444 S. Central...

Freemasons donate check

On Tuesday, November 29, in the Apopka Police Department building, the Freemasons of Orange Lodge No.36 F&AM delivered a check to the Apopka Police...

AHS alum promoted to rank of major

Jeff Blackman, graduate of Apopka High School Class of 2002, celebrated his promotion to major in the U.S. Army Reserve in a ceremony on...

62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival had great weather

A section of the festival featured art by students from several schools in the Apopka area. Best of Show winner was Justina Trang of...

When cooler weather finally hits, specks should begin bitin’

Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week and hopefully you are gettin’ on the water and catchin’ a few. Kyle at Bitter’s Bait and Tackle...

Youth honored with Sonny’s Random Acts of BBQ

Sonny’s BBQ and Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson will honor youth volunteers. These volunteers from First Baptist Sweetwater, Vintage Church Apopka and Journey Christian Church...

Make sure to hydrate well during our sweltering summer months

Hello Folks, Well, it feels like summer has arrived, but in fact, it starts June 21, next Wednesday. We have been havin’ some very warm...

Here’s a schedule of January 2024 city meetings

Here is a schedule of upcoming meetings in January 2024. All will take place at Apopka City Hall, 120 E. Main St., Apopka. Meetings...