Former county commissioner Tom Staley dies
Staley was production manager of Zellwin Farms Company in Zellwood for 34 years, retiring in 1988. Read more on page 5A.
Hope CommUnity Center gets grant
The Hope CommUnity Center of Apopka has received a grant from the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation. Read more on page 3A.
With good weather, bitin’ fish, we have great days on water
Hello Folks,
I hope everyone is gettin’ on the water and doin’ some fishin’. The weather has been great and the fish are bitin’, so...
Raul Pino takes new Orange Co. position
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has appointed Dr. Raul Pino as the next Orange County Director of Health Services. Read more on page...
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast set
William J. Federer will be the keynote speaker for the community event that traditionally draws several hundred people. Read more on page 3A.
Scrapple, pork sausage and cabbage are recipes for edible goodness
I have a little paperback cookbook titled The Original Country Cookbook published in 1976 by Paragon Products, Inc., in Pompano Beach. A friend gave...
Apopka High School FFA students finish second in state in Meats...
The Meats Evaluation team of the Apopka High School FFA placed second in the state on Saturday, April 16.
Spring breezes are nice when compared to dog days of our...
Hello Folks,
I got the house open and I’m feelin’ the spring breezes blow through the house. It’s so refreshin’ to enjoy this great weather durin’ this time...
Enjoy Shrimp Pie from the oldest cookbook and a local cookbook
As Christians celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 17, here are some celebratory recipes to remember the occasion. The reason that Christians celebrate Easter is...
Apopka High Student Government Association officers
The 2022-2023 Apopka High School Student Government Association (SGA) officers have been elected. They are, (l-r), first row, Deputy Director of Communications Michaela Moss,...