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City attorney Cliff Shepard retiring Teresa Sargeant
Shepard, commissioners share remarks Wednesday night.
Bike/Walk Central Florida highlights 2026 pedestrian safety initiatives’ findings at commission meeting Teresa Sargeant
Commissioners suggest improving Welch, Rock Springs intersection.
OP-ED: Leading means asking hard questionsSarah Merly
Apopka has a unique history. For more than 60 years, our city was led by Mayor John Land. Since then, only two other mayors served before…
Police Beat: Apopka police arrest 24, issue 100 Sept. 6-12Sarah Merly
In the period from September 6-12, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,535 calls for service, responded to 55 crashes, issued 100 citations, and made 24 arrests. Burglaries: 4 vehicles, 0 residences, 1 business. Juveniles were charged with out-of-county warrant.
How about a good grilled burger with the works and potato salad?Sarah Merly
Food Network Kitchen says, “When a grilled burger is called for, this one (The Best Grilled Burgers) is our go-to. We season only the outside of each patty…
First light best time to catch bassSarah Merly
Hello Folks, I hope you’re havin’ a great week, and hopefully… you got a chance to do some fishin’. This may be wishful thinkin’, but I…
Apopka City Commission tables discretionary-funds review after contentious debate Teresa Sargeant
Anderson alleges policy discussion targeted her pending facility request.
OP-ED: Dressed to lastSarah Merly
It seems to be a growing trend for buildings that formerly housed some other kind of retail to convert to thrift shops, which is kind of appropriate: Previously owned…
City Commission finalizes $237.3 million fiscal year 2027 budget, higher millage rateJosh Peterson
Officials also unanimously approve stormwater non-ad valorem assessments
























