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The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 last night to approve Chuck Carnesale as Apopka's new fire chief. He takes over a department of more than 80 firefighters.
"He started as an …
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6/15/16
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Apopka High School Feature: Matt Arnold
Matt Arnold is a true renaissance man.
At Auburndale High School, he played the saxophone and clarinet at an all-state level and received a music …
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6/15/16
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Open House on Saturday
Apopka's newest childcare provider officially opened its doors on Monday, June 13th.
Ladybird Academy of Rock Springs hopes to provide families of Apopka, Rock …
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6/14/16
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Matt Arnold, the principal of Southwest Middle School, has been named the new principal of Apopka High School. He replaces Doug Guthrie, who was principal at AHS for the past six years. Southwest …
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6/14/16
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Apopka comes together in prayers for the victims
The Apopka community continued its support for the victims of The Pulse Nightclub shootings this afternoon with a prayer vigil held at Kit Land …
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6/12/16
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UPDATED AT 7PM:
Apopka comes together in prayers for the victims
The Apopka community continued its support for the victims of The Pulse Nightclub shootings this afternoon with a prayer …
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6/12/16
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OCPS challenges students to read 20 million minutes to avoid the summer reading slide
In an effort to avoid the summer reading slide, Orange County Public Schools is encouraging students to …
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6/11/16
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Wolf Lake Middle School 8th Graders "most improved"
When it comes to English/Language Arts testing, The Wolf Lake Middle School 8th Graders lead the way. W0lf Lake Middle School eclipsed all …
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6/10/16
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Guest Editorial
by County Commissioner Bryan Nelson
After passing Amendment One (a mandate that dedicates funds to acquire and restore Florida conservation and recreation lands) almost two …
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6/10/16
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From The Orange County Website:
Orange County was recently chosen by the Department of Juvenile Justice as a pilot site for SNAP (STOP NOW AND PLAN), an award-winning, evidence-based program …
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6/9/16
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Updated Breaking News from last night:
Last night at approximately 8:30PM, the Orange County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a 911 call in reference to “shots fired” in the …
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6/9/16
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The Orange County Clerk’s Office has launched a new and improved informational website to enhance the overall use of the site for customers. Next time you visit www.myorangeclerk.com , you may …
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6/8/16
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Two-term incumbent Orange County School Board Member Christine Moore has taken a sizeable lead in fundraising. Moore, running for her third term in District 7 (which includes all of …
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6/8/16
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From Orange County Mosquito Control
As forecast, Tropical Storm Colin brought heavy downpours to our region. Now that the rain has safely passed, Orange County Mosquito Control is asking for the …
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6/7/16
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Last night at approximately 8:00 PM, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an Aggravated Battery with a Firearm call at Winifred Road in Zellwood.
Darrell and Katie Reid
Dr. …
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6/7/16
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Wekiva Island , an environmentally friendly education and recreation venue has been honored with the 2016 MetroPlan Orlando Clean Air Award .
Wekiva Island strives to be a carbon-neutral …
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6/3/16
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Bidding Ends at 11:00 AM Saturday Morning
County Commissioner Bryan Nelson has donated four tickets to tomorrow's match between Costa Rica and Paraguay to the John Land Apopka Community Trust. …
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6/3/16
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BY MISHA CORBETT
OF APOPKA THEN AND NOW
PUBLIC/STAFF RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Employee Recognition:
Twenty Year Service Award - Kevin Burgess - Public Services …
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6/3/16
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For quite some time, plans to expand the current biking and walking trails in Central Florida have been on the back burner. However, with recent increases in funding, many projects are beginning to …
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6/3/16
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Richard Belanger suffered a heart attack, and then went into cardiac arrest a second time in the ambulance.
From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Richard Belanger, now 51, of Orlando, was …
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6/2/16
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With the controversy of The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Board membership now in its rearview mirror, another potentially controversial topic will be making its debut on the Apopka City Council …
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5/31/16
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Bob Poe, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida's 10th Congressional district, announced Monday that he will take on the Minimum Wage Challenge.
With a budget of just $85 per week - just …
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5/31/16
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What are impact fees? And why should I care?
In Orange County there are five different impact fees: Schools, Law Enforcement, Fire, Parks and Transportation impact fees.
County …
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5/28/16
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Thuy Lowe Qualifies For Ballot By Petition for 10th Congressional District.
Volunteers and the Florida Federated of Republican Women helped Thuy Lowe to secure the necessary number of signatures …
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5/27/16
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Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, …
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5/27/16
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