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Miss Apopka Wins Two State Pageant Awards
Miss Apopka, Arianna Beyer , did not become Miss Florida. But she did win two awards at the 81st Annual Miss Florida Pageant . The pageant was held earlier this month in front of about 2,200 people … more
72% of voters less likely to support pro-gambling candidates
Poll: 72% of Floridians Less Likely to Support a Candidate Who Votes to Expand Gambling Floridians say voters, not politicians, should decide whether to expand gambling A poll released last … more
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Awards Grant to Apopka Fire Department
A grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation will better prepare the Apopka Fire Department to rescue victims of automobile accidents. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded … more
Task Force on Violence concludes its work
What contributes to the violence in your community? It’s a question the Apopka Community Task Force on Violence wrestled with for three months, but at its final meeting they drilled-down deep … more
Parking Ordinance Advisory Committee to Meet
Just because you do not see a "No Parking" sign does not mean it is OK to park on the street in Apopka. That's because the Apopka City Council passed a new Parking Ordinance in 2012. The new … more
On This Day: Nixon announces trip to China
On this day in history: July 15th, 1971 From The History Channel During a live television and radio broadcast, President Richard Nixon stuns the nation by announcing that he will visit … more
Cost to move Highland Manor could reach one million dollars
For months it’s been debated in social media, polled on news sites and discussed in City Council meetings - what should be done with the Highland Manor? “… I’m concerned with the issue … more
Apopka's Autumn Rae Shannon in World Finals
Autumn Rae Shannon and her partner, Micaela Joseph, have made it to the finals of the World Performing Arts Championships in the Junior Vocal Group category. The World Championships of … more
Chief McKinley: Contact police before posting crimes
Like many things, social media can be a force for good, or not so good. An uplifting story can reach far more people on Facebook than it could with only traditional methods of distribution. However … more
Final Task Force Meeting Tonight
A little less than four months ago, violence erupted in South Apopka with three shooting deaths of residents in the span of eight days. In response to that, a group of concerned citizens formed the … more
Hotel may be the first Apopka City Center Project
A five-story hotel could be the first business to open at the Apopka City Center, according to Jeff McFadden, Managing Director for Taurus Southern Investments. McFadden went on to describe the hotel … more
Apopka Weekly Arrest Report
Apopka Police Department Arrest Report ~ July 5th - July 11th The Apopka Police Department reported the following for the week ending July 11th shows: Calls For Service 1059 … more
Anderson's next court appearance set
The criminal case against Richard Anderson hits its next benchmark August 8 th with a sentencing hearing according to Lake County State Attorney Division Supervisor Walter Forgie. In the unlikely … more
Commissioner Nelson Congratulates District 2 Citizen of the Year
Commissioner Bryan Nelson congratulates the District 2 Citizen of the Year, Debbie Turner, for promoting good citizenship, passion, selflessness, integrity, respect, and love which bonds our … more
Apopka Job Fair Seeks Bus Drivers
Interested in driving a School Bus? Orange County Public Schools Transportation Services wants to meet you at their Job Fair. The OCPS Apopka Job Fair will be on Tuesday, July 26th from 9:00 AM … more
Apopka High Bowling Team headed to Nationals
The Apopka High School Boys Varsity Bowling Team is heading to the inaugural US High School Nationals at the end of July in Tamarac, FL. The Apopka bowling team has won the FHSAA State … more
Black Lives Matter Group coming to Apopka
The Black Lives Matter - FL Chapter is planning a peaceful march and protest in Apopka on July 24th according to Chapter President Demarkus Johnson . The group plans to walk from Alonzo Williams Park … more
Apopka Budget Workshop Schedule Released
The City of Apopka has released the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget Workshop schedule. There will be at lease three and perhaps four Budget Workshop sessions: On Tuesday, July 19th the … more
Apopka Burglary Report and Map
Apopka Burglary Report: Week Ending - 7/11/2016 The Apopka Burglary Report for the week 7/5 - 7/11/2016 shows 18 burglaries reported in the City of Apopka. Half of which were Residential … more
Pokemon Go wreaks havoc at local golf course
Pokémon Go invades Apopka I thought the women on Errol Parkway were doing some kind of strange yoga move, but when Paul Fisher, the manager at Apopka Golf and Tennis called, it started to make … more
Taking the Bite (and Sting) Out of Summer
From Florida Hospital - Apopka Ah, summer. It’s the season of beach trips, nature trails and backyard barbecues. Unfortunately, it’s also the season of bites and stings. Below, Sara Kirby, … more
Apopka CONA Elects Officers
Representatives from 13 HOAs met last night to complete the final step in the formation of the Apopka Area Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA), is now complete. Those preset represented more … more
On This Day: Medal of Honor Created
On this Day in History: July 12, 1862 From The History Channel President Abraham Lincoln signs into law a measure calling for the awarding of a U.S. Army Medal of Honor, in the name of … more
Council to Review City Center Agreement at Workshop
The Apopka City Council will hold a workshop on Wednesday, July 13th to review the proposed City Center Development Agreement. The Workshop will begin at 4;00 PM. Workshops are open to the … more
Apopka schools dip slightly in A-F testing
Apopka’s 13 public schools as a whole took a small drop in Florida’s annual A-F school report card released last week. Seven of the 13 public schools in the Apopka area dropped a letter grade; … more
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