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First woman to assume local VFW command
Forlaw plans to focus on growing membership
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Ret. Col. Loretta Forlaw will become the first woman to become commander of the VFW Post...
Apopka City Council votes 4-1 to release mineral rights on City...
Smith voted against the motion
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 to release the mineral rights regarding the Apopka City Center. Commissioner Alexander...
DeSantis signs HB 999 to promote financial independence with precious metals
Rep. Bankson co-sponsored HB 999
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 999 into law, a landmark legislation recognizing gold and silver —...
Apopka gathers to remember fallen on Memorial Day
Speakers urge crowd to honor those who sacrificed
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Citizens must pass on the legacy of freedom and sacrifice to future generations and continue...
Apopka resident LaVerne Schwitzgoebel celebrates 100th birthday
LaVerne Schwitzgoebel at Gator's Dockside for her 100th birthday.
Apopka resident LaVerne Sylvia Schwitzgoebel celebrated her 100th birthday with friends on Sunday, May 25,...
Officials break ground on 2 affordable housing communities
Mayor Demings, Commissioner Moore, and others at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Orange County and Dominium Apartments officials spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for two affordable...
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Lifestyle
The Harris Chain has been on fire…
I hope everyone is havin a great week and you got a chance to get out and do some fishin’’.
I don’t want to sound...
Hummingbird Cake, a traditional recipe that will light up your Memorial...
Food Network says, “When a grilled burger is called for, this one (The Best Grilled Burgers) is our go-to. We season only the...
Recent rain a welcome sight on local lakes
Well, we finally got some rain this week. What a bles- sin’ that was, and hopefully, you got a good bit, too!
Our lakes and...
Apopka first responders to face off in charity basketball game
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Apopka’s first responders will face off in a charity basketball game later this month to finally answer the age-old question: Who’s better—firemen...
Sports
Apopka softball turns corner with strong season
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Last week marked the end of Apopka athletics for the 2024-2025 school year with the softball team's loss to Lake Brantley in...
3 Apopka basketball stars to play college ball
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Three 2024-2025 Apopka basketball team members signed letters of intent to play college ball and further their education this week. Seniors Jermichael...
Apopka quarterback Tyson Davison eyes big senior season
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
With three years as a varsity starter under his belt, Apopka football's rising senior quarterback, Tyson Davison, is on a mission to...
Rolson makes adjustments after blue and white game
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka football team's annual blue and white scrimmage provided a stage for Blue Darter athletes last week. The game focused on...
Apopka first responders to face off in charity basketball game
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
Apopka’s first responders will face off in a charity basketball game later this month to finally answer the age-old question: Who’s better—firemen...
Lake Brantley ousts Apopka softball from state playoffs
By Marshall Tempest
Reporter
The Apopka softball team's 2025 season ended in the Class 7A Region 1 Semifinals at the hands of the Lake Brantley Patriots,...