Seeking solitude
A great egret with breeding plumage sits by itself on a clump of vegetation along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on the North Shore...
Nancy’s Rotisserie Chicken Soup is a hearty and delicious recipe
Betty Ann Vakauza’s Swedish Meatballs is from the Book of Morris Family Recipes. We thank our friend of many years, Susan Nethercote, for sharing...
Wekiva High School names top 5 percent
The seniors who make up the top five percent of the Wekiva High School Class of 2022 are shown with Principal Dr. Tamara Baker-Drayton....
Apopka Fair does well despite some rain
“The weather during the first couple of days was an obvious problem,” said Chris DeClue, past president of Apopka Rotary. Read more on page...
Three new officers sworn in by Apopka police chief
Police Chief Mike McKinley swore in the new officers, wishing them success and safety throughout their careers. The three new APD officers are Jomar...
Spring starts this weekend and fishin’ is doing very well
Hello Folks,
Well, we are just a few days away from springtime in Florida. Springtime starts this Sunday on March 20. We are already in...
Apopka High Top 10 academic honors
The Apopka High School Class of 2022 top 10 students for grade point average were named recently. Shown are, (l-r) front row, Shrinath Shah,...
Republican women’s group will hear speaker
The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated will host guest speaker Yolanda Frazier. Read more on page 7A.
County commissioner, AHS students, others help spruce up
More than 100 residents, students, and church members joined Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore over two days to clean up Thompson Road...
‘Mr. Wekiva’ wins county award, announces retirement
Stephen Furo, also known as Mr. Wekiva, was recently named the Orange County Additions Coordinator of the Year. Read more on page 4A.