Stormwater ponds help manage system, says St. Johns District

Whether you’ve been a resident of Florida for years or are new to the state, you’ve likely noticed the numerous stormwater ponds scattered across...

Grand Master visits 16th Masonic District

Pictured (l to r) are Brother Jerry Rooks, Most Worshipful Grand Master Donald Cowart, First Lady Dell Cowart, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, Worshipful Luis...

FWC celebrates 25 years of serving Florida

Hello Folks, I want to wish “The United States of America” a “Happy Birthday America” and I hope and pray we will be blessed with...

When cooking, if the recipe says ‘Southern’, you know it must...

I have been reading a “new” book (from AbeBooks, of course, my “go-to” place for any book I want other than digital)… The Southern...

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

Many wildlife species, like this Great blue heron as photographed on Friday, June 21, can be seen at Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the...

Hebb & Kraine catch five bass weighing in at 23.05 pounds

Hello Folks, We are still gettin’ a few drops here and there, so I’m very thankful we are gettin’ some rain. I hope you had...

Crustless spinach quiche can be frozen and reheated without thawing

Chicken, Italiano comes from Paths of Sunshine cookbook. The accompanying note instructs: “Prepare this recipe the day before serving to allow melding of flavors.” The...

FWC spraying hydrilla on south end of West Lake Toho

Hello Folks, We finally got some rain and it looks like we are gonna get some more this week. I hope everyone had a great...

Custard Ice Cream does not need to churn, but does take...

From The Jones-Morris Family Treasury, Chicken ‘n Rice (quick ‘n easy) recipe is  shared by Sandra Johansen. Mark F. Sohn wrote Hearty Country Cooking, a...

Community will send off Miss Apopka to state competition

The Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition Committee invites the community to wish Reilly Cardella, Miss Apopka 2024, the best of luck as she competes in...