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CRA Board adopts reallocated $1.9 million budget
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board adopted its reallocated budget of an estimated $1.9 million, prioritizing projects that must start by Oct. 1...
Lake Apopka tour celebrates Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Orange County conducted a 45-minute tour of Lake Apopka at Magnolia Park, highlighting the area’s diverse...
City enters into agreement with FDOT on roads
The Apopka City Council last week unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing Mayor Bryan Nelson to execute an agreement with the state for infrastructure maintenance...
Former Florida House speaker to give message at Apopka Mayor’s Prayer...
Staff reports
Over 400 community leaders will gather for prayer and a message from keynote speaker Paul Renner, former speaker of the Florida House of...
City to help Emerson Park finance roadway improvements
The Apopka City Council adopted two resolutions on April 16 to fund roadway improvements for the Emerson Park subdivision. The city will take out...
Attorney launches campaign for Florida Senate District 15
Anthony-Smith will face off against Bracy siblings in race
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
A third candidate has tossed her hat into the ring for the Florida Senate...
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Lifestyle
Fried Catfish, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, and Malaga Street Breakfast Tacos!
Pan-Fried Catfish from Marvin Woods’ The New Low-Country Cooking book calls for nice big catfish fillets and buttermilk, sherry and two kinds of vinegar,...
Bass fishin’ is still goin’ strong in most lakes
Durin’ your time of reflection and prayer this week, I hope you have a chance to appreciate how blessed we are to live in...
Watch them Gators while you’re flyin’ over the surface of the...
Hello Folks,
We finally got some rain but we still need a lot more. We’ve had some hot days lately, and I’m glad we’ve got...
Arlen Mizell’s delicious baked beans with bacon and onions serves around...
For people who don’t have extra time for pampering their main meal, we have Quick Oven Stew from Claire Ellington, who hand-wrote her recipe...
Sports
Apopka football preps for spring game
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
We are just a month away from seeing the new look of the Apopka Blue Darter football team during the spring football...
Wekiva faces Innovation before district tournament
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Wekiva boys volleyball team has a 3-9 record this season with just one win in their last six games, a 3-2...
Apopka volleyball dominates Ocoee in 3 straight sets on senior night
Head: Apopka volleyball dominates Ocoee in 3 straight sets on senior night
Deck: Blue Darters defeat Sanford, prepare for district tournament
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka...
Apopka baseball poised for great 2026 season
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Blue Darter Baseball team's 2025 season ended this week when they fell in the second round of the 7A District 4...
Softball team honors teachers, Faison family
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
This week was emotional for the Apopka softball team. They honored select teachers from Apopka High School during teacher appreciation day and...
Apopka softball extends win streak to 7 games
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka softball team went 3-0 and shut out three straight opponents this week, bringing them to nine wins in their last...