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Makenzy McIntosh sprints through home plate on her inside the park homerun
Wekiva softball stays positive through tough seasonVinnie Cammarano
March 28, 2026
The Wekiva Mustangs softball and baseball teams played simultaneous games on Thursday night.   The softball team celebrated teacher's appreciation night, where the players were able to salute their teachers and pick one as their guest of honor for…
Brady Reinert drives a ball into the outfield to score Jaden Graham from third
Wekiva baseball mercies LibertyVinnie Cammarano
March 28, 2026
Growth has been the defining theme for the Wekiva Mustang baseball team this season, and while that does not always translate to wins, it did Thursday night.  Wekiva (2-13) put on a show…
AdventHealth Apopka officials and staff cut the ribbon of its new intensive cardiac rehabilitation facility, allowing patients to get rehab in Apopka instead of going to other campuses.
AdventHealth Apopka opens new cardiac rehab facility Teresa Sargeant
March 27, 2026
Patients can get heart care close to home, hospital leaders say.
Baby deer
OP-ED: Trying to hold onMike Gilland
March 27, 2026
The truth is, just like the character Jody in Rawlings’ book who was looking for the fawn, we are all changing, growing up and getting older. My hair…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Budget process prioritizes transparencyThe Apopka Chief
March 27, 2026
As I finish my term as mayor, there has been a lot of discussion about the budget process and the financial position of the city. When I first…
Police took into custody Travis Surkyn, 15, who is facing charges involving multiple vehicle burglaries and vandalism in the Errol Estates subdivision this week.
APD arrests one suspect, seeks second in Errol Estates car burglary spreeTeresa Sargeant
March 27, 2026
Multiple vehicles were burglarized and vandalized earlier this week.
Family Engagement Liaison Lamarcus Jackson leads Wekiva High School's first All Pro Dad meeting.
Wekiva High launches All Pro Dad chapterSarah Merly
March 26, 2026
School to host monthly on-campus meetings
Christine Moore has received endorsements from seven former Orange County School Board members, all of whom served alongside her when she was the District 7 board member from 2008 to 2018.
Seven former school board members endorse Moore for mayorTeresa Sargeant
March 26, 2026
All seven served alongside her at various times during her school board tenure.
Potatoes
Spicy Creole, skillet potatoes and a sweet finishNancy Thomas
March 26, 2026
We have a recipe from The Southern Slow Cooker for Shrimp Creole. Kendra Morris says, “Louisiana Creole cooking has a diverse array of influences, which includes those of…
Jim Keck
Full moon next week will kick off the spawning seasonThe Apopka Chief
March 26, 2026
The specks’re still bitin' in Lake Kissimmee around the pads and the reeds, and folks’re gettin' their limits with just about every trip out. From the reports I’m gettin', some folks’re catchin’ a few shellcrackers, too. 
Wekiva Mustangs Water Polo seniors pose with coaches on senior night
Wekiva water polo stands victorious on senior nightVinnie Cammarano
March 26, 2026
Megargee, Parry score 11 goals each to beat Winter Springs
Makayla Bell makes a defender miss and looks for open space in the second half against Bishop Moore
Wekiva flag football beats Bishop MooreVinnie Cammarano
March 26, 2026
Lady Mustangs end losing skid with 13-6 win
Apopka Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry and the Rotary Club of Apopka were this year’s honorees at the Apopka Golden Eagle Luncheon on Tuesday at Highland Manor.
Luncheon honors police chief, Rotary Club of ApopkaTeresa Sargeant
March 25, 2026
Organization emphasizes youth development.
Sobik's Subs began its rebrand to SubHub earlier this month.
Sobik’s Subs rebrands to SubHub ~ Latin GrillSarah Merly
March 25, 2026
Sobik’s founded in 1969 by John Jr. and Beverly Sobik
The Apopka Professional Firefighters Association Local 5293 announces its endorsement of City Commissioner Nick Nesta (third from right) for mayor.
Firefighters union, Commissioner-elect Baron endorse Nesta Teresa Sargeant
March 25, 2026
Baron, Nesta campaigned for same seat in 2020.
Isaac Sanchez missiles a shot at the Windermere goalkeeper
Apopka water polo fights to finish with WindermereVinnie Cammarano
March 25, 2026
Girls, boys lose by 3 in battles with Wolverines.
Victor Valiente and Karen Valiente have served at Loaves & Fishes for decades.
Area couple retires after 5 decades at Loaves & FishesSarah Merly
March 25, 2026
Karen and Victor Valiente to retire Thursday
Orange County Sheriff John Mina endorses Christine Moore (pictured) for mayor.
Orange County sheriff endorses Moore for Apopka mayor Teresa Sargeant
March 24, 2026
Moore squares off with Nesta in April 14 runoff.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: If you think work is insulting, get a jobThe Apopka Chief
March 24, 2026
Sigmund Freud is credited with the quote: "The first human being who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the founder of civilization.”
La Sana Groome serves as an adviser at Wekiva High School.
Wekiva yearbook adviser receives diversity awardSarah Merly
March 24, 2026
La Sana Groome to be honored this April in Minneapolis