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FHSAA expands football postseason with 36-team invitational tournament
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) voted to expand football playoffs and also make major postseason changes in baseball and basketball last week...
Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigating South Apopka homicide
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is investigating a homicide in South Apopka that occurred on early Sunday morning.
At around 3:15 a.m. on June...
Apopka Planning Commission approves 2 development plans
The Apopka Planning Commission recommended approval of the Crossroads at Kelly Park phase 2B, which would support expansion and connectivity within the development, at...
OP-ED: With less leadership, maybe our colleges could afford students
Jake Vest
By Jake Vest
The guy who came to fix the garage door almost certainly doesn’t know what the word “lugubrious” means. And yet...
Apopka woman decries detention, deportation of parents
Beverly Juarez (in purple blouse) speaks about her father's deportation and mother's detention on June 13.
An Apopka woman whose father was deported to...
Apopka forum shows candidates’ vision for Senate District 15
Alan Grayson speaks at the forum.
Democratic candidates Coretta Anthony-Smith and Alan Grayson explained their vision for Florida Senate District 15’s future during a...
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Lifestyle
We’re serving up Catfish, Shrimp, Salmon Patties, Crab, and… Hushpuppies
Fried Catfish! Don’t you love it? We have a recipe from Southern Living’s All-Time Favorites for fried catfish. You need to be sure and...
Bass are biting in chain of lakes near Apopka
Hello Folks,
This weekend is the "license free” weekend on Saturday and Sunday, for freshwater fishin’. You and your guests don’t have to have a...
Apopka Little League All-Stars begin district tournament in 2025
A member of Apopka Little League’s Majors All-Star team puts everything he has into a throw to first base.
Apopka Little League prepared this...
Florida athletes gain more opportunities but concerns rise over eligibility and...
Student athletes who attend Trinity Christian School, located at 1022 S Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka, can now elect to play sports at...
Sports
FHSAA expands football postseason with 36-team invitational tournament
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) voted to expand football playoffs and also make major postseason changes in baseball and basketball last week...
Apopka Little League All-Stars begin district tournament in 2025
A member of Apopka Little League’s Majors All-Star team puts everything he has into a throw to first base.
Apopka Little League prepared this...
‘What Is Going On?’: Apopka faces critical point in football program’s...
Hall of Fame former head coach of the Apopka Football team, Chip Gierke, speaks his mind to an official while being held back...
Florida athletes gain more opportunities but concerns rise over eligibility and...
Student athletes who attend Trinity Christian School, located at 1022 S Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka, can now elect to play sports at...
Apopka head baseball coach leaves for Ocoee job
Apopka baseball's former head coach, Bobby Brewer, walks off the mound after speaking with pitcher Tyler Spaid.
Ocoee High School announced Thursday the hiring...
How 13-year-old Keira Druck stunned older swimmers at Doc Lucky’s Golden...
Keira Druck stands with her award after finishing fifth overall in The Golden Mile Swim.
Keira Druck, a 13-year-old Apopka native, finished fifth overall...