Apopka Police Department adds two more new officers
These two officers, Officer Dalton Whigham and Officer Matthew “Matt” Baker, took an oath to serve and protect. Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley administered...
Anhinga’s meal at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
An anhinga feasts on a fish at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and...
Despite hot weather, fishin’ has been pretty good locally
Hello Folks,
Well, we were supposed to get some rain this week, but none so far as I write this. We are still in the...
Showing off
This great blue heron shows off at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and...
Prayers shared for schools
During the weeks before school opened, women from Word of Life Church were permitted to visit and pray for the different schools. Pictured in...
VFW holds retirement ceremony for Lt Cdr Andrews
A retirement ceremony was held in honor of Lieutenant Commander Joshua A. Andrews on at the Apopka VFW Post 10147. Read more on page...
Very hot weather means best time to fish is very early...
Hello Folks,
If it gets any hotter, I won’t be able to run my A/C any longer. My power bill is higher now than any...
Bake dry-rubbed baby back ribs in 250 degree oven for 2...
From Gullah Geechee Home Cooking, Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island, Emily Meggett, says: Creamed Chicken is one of the meals from my...
Pork shoulder is sweetened with pineapple chunks, brown sugar
Celebrated in the 2012 book, Field to Feast, award-winning chef Hari Pulapaka, founder along with his wife, Jennifer, of Cress Restaurant in Deland, grew...
Apopka Barrel Racers Compete at World Championship
From 6 qualifying in 2021 to 16 riders in 2023 Apopka’s very own Racewood Equine once again traveled to Perry, Georgia for The National...