Coming in hot

While searching for food, a great blue heron prepares to land on the side of the road along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Get...

Despite copious amounts of rain, bass fishin’ still good

Hello Folks, We got rain. The rain is helpin’ raise the level of our lakes and keepin’ everything green. That’s a good thing but I...

Land being cleared for hotel

Land is being cleared to build a Fairfield Inn on a 12-acre tract. More information can be found on page 6A.

Follow Fried Lemon Chicken with Pineapple Cheesecake Squares

Mary Demetree shares her Fried Lemon Chicken in Cooking with Foliage La Sertoma of Apopka. We take full advantage of these great recipes and...

Apopka Historical Society honors Harvey Caldwell

Mary Elizabeth Wheeler speaks with Roger Franklin Williams for his radio show during the event to honor Harvey Caldwell. More photos on 14A.

OCPS lands award for technology education

Shown are, (l-r), members of the OCPS team who implemented and supported schools and families with the transition to digital learning. Read more on...

Use bacon drippings to make Our Best Southern Fried Chicken

Southern Living’s All-Time Favorites has as their Editor’s Choice in chicken a terrific recipe titled Our Best Southern Fried Chicken. It looks great. From Sally...

Decals available for purchase to help manatees, turtles

The Florida FWC just released the new 2021-2022 manatee and sea turtle decals.  Page 3B.

Past president plaque presented

Newly installed Apopka Rotary Club President Robbie Manley (l) presents a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Rotary Donnie Williams. Read more on page 3B.

Try Amanda Henke’s Buffalo Chicken Dip this weekend

We have a Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe from reader Amanda Henke who lives north of Atlanta. She gets rave reviews on this wonderful spicy...