Private school cuts ribbon on Apopka campus

Rowena Flanders-Ramos, director and co-founder of Central Florida Preparatory School, and Mayor Bryan Nelson cut the ribbon  for the new school building in Apopka....

A sunset over one of Apopka’s lakes

Bob Elmquist of Apopka took this sunset picture from his backyard after one of the recent afternoon thunderstorms. Elmquist is retired after working for...

Zellwood lady surprised by drive-by party to help her celebrate 93rd...

On Thursday, August 13, Pearl Mason was completely surprised by a fire truck.  Look for more on 10A.

City’s Community Redevelopment Agency votes move $$$ to projects for next...

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board unanimously approved extending the remaining fiscal year trust fund budget.  Read more on 7A.

Fire department looking at various ways to aid its employees with...

In a time when the stigma of mental illness has become more removed from society, some factions such as firefighters are addressing it more....

New Chamber member

A ribbon cutting was held Friday, August 7, for a new member of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, but a longtime business in...

Downtown parking lot rehab

Rehabilitation work is ongoing for the city-owned parking lot in downtown Apopka. The cost of the project is $300,000 and will come from the...

Chamber of Commerce holds virtual political hob nob

Eighteen candidates running for local, state, and federal offices participated in this year’s virtual Political Hob Nob and Straw Poll Law.  Details on 1B.

Food distribution event held at Seventh-day Adventist Church

Volunteers gave out food to families during a food distribution event at Mount Olive Seventh-Day Adventist Church.  Find details on 10A.

APD officer retires

Corporal Kenny Kaiser (r) retired from the Apopka Police Department on Friday, July 31, and here he is presented with some memorabilia from Police...