Student poets win awards

Wheatley Elementary School held its first annual poetry contest, receiving almost 30 entrants from grades one through five. Winners were announced at the Thursday,...

Moore among four to take oath of office in Orange County

Surrounded by hundreds of friends, family members and supporters, District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore and three others took the oath of office in front...

Many cold-weather recipes to enjoy from Apopka-area cookbooks

We surely hope Kitchen Kapers readers noticed our recent page’s headline during this cold wintry weather we’re all enduring and surviving here in 2016. “Mmm......Chili!”...

Apply online for medicare at any time

Did you know that you can apply online for Medicare, even if you are not ready to retire? We can help you make an...

Harvey Caldwell, 92, played and taught softball for many years

Harvey Caldwell, who grew up across the street from Edwards Field in Apopka and was known for his love of the game of softball....

Republican women’s group will hear VP of young GOP group speak

Brittany Corfman Parks will be the guest speaker for the Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated. Read more on page 8A.

Basic cornbread is added to dressing recipe with sausage and rice

The Apple and Pecan Acorn squash is from Southern Living. The biggest challenge is in cutting the squash in half. Be very careful. Southern Living’s...

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...

60th wedding anniversary

John and Eileen Ricketson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, March 20. The Ricketsons own The Apopka Chief and The Planter. The Ricketsons...

Christmas parade held

On Saturday, December 10, the 46th annual Christmas parade sponsored by Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka and the City of Apopka was held. Over...