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YMCA and McDonald's Join Forces to Prevent Childhood Drowning

McDonald’s of Central Florida Teams Up With YMCA to Sponsor Safety Around Water Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among Florida children ages 1-14. To help kids stay safe in … more

4/19/16

The Role Your Dentist Plays in the Fight Against Oral Cancers

From Florida Hospital - Apopka The biggest concern most of us have during a trip to the dentist is the possibility of having a cavity. Your dentist, however, can be the first line of detection … more

4/18/16

Apopka Police requesting help from community

From The Apopka Police Department On April 13th, the Apopka Police Department responded to the Cricket Wireless store located at 2434 E. Semoran Blvd in Apopka in reference to a grand theft. The … more

4/18/16

8 must-have elements for a colorful, fun outdoor living space

Mother Nature is the ultimate exterior designer, and she shows off her chops every spring and summer when backyards come alive with colorful flowers, birdsong, warm breezes and the lush aroma of … more

4/18/16

Scholarships Available for Apopka Area Medical Students

Have you been accepted into Medical, Dental or Nursing School? Are you being trained to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? If so, you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship from a … more

4/18/16

Apopka Burglary Report and Map - Week Ending 4/18/2016

Apopka Burglary Report: Week of 4/11/2016 - 4/18/2016 With a grand total of only 10 total burglaries reported in the burglary report, there's not even a "cluster" to mention this week! Also … more

4/18/16

Wekiva High Student Chosen as VP of Florida FFA

Brett Vorheis Wekiva High School will soon have its very first state Future Farmers of America (FFA) officer for the Florida FFA Association. Brett Vorheis was selected to represent the Orange … more

4/18/16

Top tips for recycling tossed-aside technology

Do you know what to do with that old computer monitor sitting in storage? What should you do with a retired PC or tablet? If the items cluttering your home were newsprint, plastic bottles … more

4/18/16

Apopka Public Safety Academy - Week 2

The second session of 2016 Apopka Public Safety Academy was last Thursday and Captain Wil Sanchez from the Apopka Fire Department was in charge. The focus was on the physical requirements of … more

4/18/16

Apopka Fire Department - Agility Test Photos

The Apopka Fire Department tests the physical fitness and agility of all firefighters and EMTs each year. See this article to read the details. more

4/18/16

Apopka Relay for Life: Monica Scandlen

Monica Scandlen was diagnosed with Leukemia back in 2013, when her doctor decided to do additional testing. Thankfully she was diagnosed early enough to continue the fight and is a part of a Relay … more

4/17/16

Apopka Relay for Life: Hilda Andrade

At 51 yrs old, Hilda Andrade felt unusually tired all of the time. After dealing with this exhaustion, she decided to see a doctor. He gave her prescription medications, but the condition continued. … more

4/17/16

Apopka Relay for Life: Armando Borjas

Armando Borjas was a firefighter for 14 years with The Apopka Fire Department. Before that he was a Marine. In 2011 he was diagnosed with Stage IV esophageal cancer and given six to twelve … more

4/17/16

Apopka Relay for Life 2016

Cancer is a disease that plays no favorites. It is apathetic to age, race, marital status or income bracket. It destroys unnamed-84families, drains bank accounts, tears healthy bodies apart and … more

4/17/16

Learn About Bugs and Taxes on 1520 WBZW

Today on My Hometown with Jim Turner on 1520 WBZW Today is "Tax Day"! Taxes are always around, just like bugs inside and outside your house! Wayne Levesque Learn about them, what you … more

4/17/16

Apopka comes out to "Paint the Town Purple"

Monica's Mavens won the fundraising title with donations of $3,861. Cancer is a disease that plays no favorites. It is apathetic to age, race, marital status or income bracket. It destroys … more

4/17/16

Errol Golf Course Improvements Begin

While other courses in Central Florida are closing, Errol Golf Course makes improvements. COURSE CLOSED This is a sign that has become an all-too-common sight for central Florida golfers. … more

4/17/16

Monthly Butterfly Hunt Needs Volunteers

Did you know the St. Johns River Water Management District conduct's a butterfly hunt every month? Each month, a team of volunteers visits the Lake Apopka North Shore to monitor and map … more

4/17/16

Apopka Native Now Leading Opera Orlando

Florida Opera Theatre is now Opera Orlando with new leadership and direction Gabriel Preisser was recently appointed Executive & Artistic Director of Opera Orlando. Don't recognize the … more

4/16/16

Apopka High School Students Review Lake Brantley's Bye Bye Birdie

Apopka High students find Lake Brantley's Bye Bye Birdie "a pleasure to watch" Review By Meagan Renard and Max Kelly As beautiful as a "Spanish Rose", Lake Brantley’s production of … more

4/15/16

Art and Foliage Bus Tours add even more context to Festival

Typically when you go to a festival, you stay there. But this year's Apopka Art and Foliage Festival will provide an alternative to staying on site - bus tours. The Apopka art and foliage … more

4/15/16

Zika Virus Causes Birth Defects, CDC Says

On Wednesday, CDC scientists concluded that Zika is a cause of microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects. There have been 87 reports of Zica in Florida, five in Orange County. … more

4/15/16

Apopka is the Epicenter of Central Florida Ecotourism

Central Florida is one of the top tourist destinations in the world with more than 62 million visitors in 2014. While most visit the theme parks and shopping centers there is a a growing interest in … more

4/15/16

Apopka Burglary Report and Map - Week Ending 4/11/2016

Apopka Burglary Report: Week of 4/04/2016 - 4/11/2016 April brings more than showers and May flowers. In the first full week of April, the burglary report contains 18 total burglaries. With only … more

4/15/16

Battling mosquitos? Eliminate standing water to deprive bugs of breeding spots

Malaria, West Nile virus and heartworms - as if you didn't already have enough reasons to fear and loathe mosquitoes and the illnesses they spread, now there's Zika, a virus that is possibly linked … more

4/14/16

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APOPKA MAYORAL ELECTION

Moore: "Apopka deserves a smarter, transparent budget process"

In a close look at both the Orange County and City of Apopka budgets, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore highlights how the county’s structured, data-driven process supports sound decisions and public confidence. Moore calls for Apopka to adopt similar transparency, professional estimates, and long-range planning to meet residents’ needs.

ORANGE CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY

Looking for a New Library Experience? There’s an App For That!

The Orange County Library System has launched a new, free mobile app designed to bring library services directly to users’ fingertips. With features like digital checkout, account management, event registration, and e-book access, the OCLS app makes connecting with your library easier and more convenient than ever.

Residents push back as Apopka unveils irrigation plan for Clear Water Lake

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Free Family Water Safety Session – August 16