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On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial at this stage of an expansion to Gospel Centered Church (pictured) on Rock Springs Road due to unresolved staff comments.
Apopka city staff recommends denial for major church expansion Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
Short DRC meeting includes site storage upgrades, Father’s Day concert.
Reflecting on nearly eight years in office, former Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore said transportation connectivity, infrastructure coordination and conservation planning remain among the region’s biggest unfinished challenges.
Moore reflects on public service, unfinished projects after mayoral loss Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
Former county commissioner reflects on transportation, conservation and unfinished work as District 2 seat remains vacant.
Firefighters respond to a vehicle fire involving a truck on May 7 along East Semoran Boulevard.
Orange County Fire Rescue respond to vehicle fire involving truck Teresa Sargeant
May 12, 2026
No injuries were reported, no one transported from scene.
Jes Farnsworth will perform at Stephie's 7-10 p.m. May 22 before leaving for the tour.
Apopka guitarist to join Metallica legend on tourSarah Merly
May 12, 2026
Last Stephie’s concert before tour set for May 22
Roasted carrots
Taking the pressure off evening mealsNancy Thomas
May 12, 2026
Delish.com says, “We’re going back to the basics with this perfectly simple side dish: all you need is salt, pepper, and olive oil to make perfectly tender, caramelized carrots.“
Nyzier Collington snags a full-extension, leaping one-handed catch.
Apopka football opens season with Blue and White gameVinnie Cammarano
May 12, 2026
Collington shines as Apopka offense flashes potential ahead of Tavares
Mandy Zheng clears the first high jump in the state final.
2 Apopka track athletes compete in state meet Vinnie Cammarano
May 11, 2026
Davis, Zheng represent Apopka in Jacksonville
Xia Scott prepares to hand off the baton to Te'Ariel Harley for the second leg of the 4x100m relay race
Wekiva track medals at the state meetVinnie Cammarano
May 11, 2026
Harley earns individual medal as Mustangs cap strong season in Jacksonville
The St. Paul AME Church Social Action Committee will host a town hall on May 21 at the church to discuss issues affecting the Black community.  
Town hall meeting to address issues affecting Black community Teresa Sargeant
May 11, 2026
Panel to share insights, info at St. Paul AME Church.
City Commissioner Sam Ruth (center), seen with Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez speaking with an attendee at the May 7 Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, has called for revisiting the city’s Planning Commission structure.
Ruth says Apopka must slow growth, reassess Planning Commission prioritiesTeresa Sargeant
May 11, 2026
Infrastructure concerns prompted push to revisit the city’s P&Z structure.
Sydney Bartkin makes a catch while running forward in center field.
Apopka softball stunned in regional quarterfinalVinnie Cammarano
May 8, 2026
Blue Darters shut out for first time this season.
A jury trial has been scheduled for February 2028 in a lawsuit that Just Like Momma’s (pictured) restaurant owner Valerie Sparkman filed against the city, alleging a code enforcement violation.  
Trial for restaurant lawsuit set for February 2028  Teresa Sargeant
May 8, 2026
City seeks dismissal of restaurant lawsuit alleging code violation.
Mike Gilland
OP-ED: Learning to cast off burdens Mike Gilland
May 8, 2026
Take those weights, those heavy burdens, and cast them to the feet of Jesus.