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Summer's arrival brings longer days and more sunshine. This season also means more of your favorite outdoor activities, such as relaxing in the backyard or working in the garden. In fact, there is no …
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5/31/16
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SunRail Rallies for Rail Safety!
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), together with local law enforcement agencies and volunteers, will join together for community outreach during …
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5/31/16
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From History.com
Yesterday was the 100th running of the Indy 500. The first event was held on May 30, 1911. All have been at the same place, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
With the …
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5/30/16
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From BreakPoint
In a culture that lives for self-fulfillment, will your graduates know what God expects of them, and how to live out a Christian worldview? With graduation season upon us, …
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5/29/16
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One way to honor those who gave their lives protecting ours is to watch a really good war movie.
Here is a list, for the most part, of family-friendly war movies. Some do contain rough language. …
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5/28/16
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Not to be confused with the wildy popular restaurant, Tijuana Flats , Tortilla Flat was John Steinbeck’s first successful novel. It was was published on this day in 1935.
According to Maggie …
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5/28/16
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SJRWMD Offers Hurricane Season Stormwater Tips
The St. Johns River Water Management District's website provides easy access to valuable information to assist the public and local governments …
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5/27/16
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Everyone wants to save money, so we reached out to Apopka's local cruise expert, Lee Boughan with Cruise Planners . Here are the best deals she found:
Celebrity Cruises - Choose One and Go
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5/25/16
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What are the odds of dying:
In an Asteroid Impact?
While Skydiving?
While Scuba Diving?
From a Car Crash with No Seat Belt?
Use this link to learn the answers.
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5/25/16
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From History.com
On this day in 1977, Memorial Day weekend opened with an intergalactic bang as the first Star Wars movie hit American theaters.
With its groundbreaking special effects, …
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5/25/16
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How many purchases do you make without actually knowing the cost? For most people the only purchase they ever make without first knowing the cost is medical care. Patients routinely seek treatment …
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5/24/16
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APOPKA, Fla. – City of Apopka firefighters are showing their funny side to join National Red Nose Day on Thursday, May 26, to benefit children around the world.
Firefighters donned red noses …
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5/23/16
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“Crime and Community” is the title of the first Task Force listening session
The Apopka Community Task Force on Violence will be holding the first of three listening sessions for the …
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5/21/16
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The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka recognizes Joe Hamilton, homeowner in the Sweetwater Park Village Place subdivision, as recipient of the club's Yard of the Month for May.
The presentation was …
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5/21/16
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Downton Abbey fans get a "fix" with Doctor Thorne.
From Amazon
Julian Fellowes Presents Doctor Thorne premiered today on Amazon Prime Video.
The series—a story of love, vanity, …
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5/20/16
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Drug Court is Now a Free Alternative for Youth in Seminole County
The mission of the Seminole County Juvenile Drug Court is to reduce substance abuse and juvenile crime, and increase public …
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5/20/16
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The Apopka Community Task Force on Violence is hosting a "Lunch & Munch" event to continue to develop and improve relationships between the Apopka community, law enforcement, and community …
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5/19/16
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From Cruise Planners
School will be out soon. It's not too late to plan a great Summer Vacation with the family. We all want to save time and money when planning a vacation. Here are some …
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5/18/16
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(PATUXENT RIVER, Md.) – A 2007 West Orange High School graduate and Orlando, Florida native is serving with Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) supporting the future of naval aviation aboard Naval Air …
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5/18/16
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Loaves and Fishes receives record amount of food
Apopka mail carriers picked up more than letters during their rounds last Saturday. Thousands of Apopkans put bags of non-perishable food by …
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5/18/16
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On March 31, 2016, millions of people from around the world watched Elon Musk unveil the Tesla Model 3 . Touted as the first consumer-grade electric car, the Model 3 represents significant advances …
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5/16/16
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May is National Foster Care Month
A month dedicated to caregivers who have decided to open their hearts and homes to children in need of love and safety. Without foster care parents, children …
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5/15/16
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Everyone knows boys are better at math and girls are better at reading, right?
But wait, a new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, showed that boys outscored girls …
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5/14/16
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Subaru Recall warns drivers to Not Drive affected vehicles until they are inspected.
The Subaru recall affects about 48,500 vehicles because of a steering problem that could lead to a crash.
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5/13/16
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From History.com
On May 13, 1846, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly votes in favor of President James K. Polk’s request to declare war on Mexico in a dispute over Texas.
Under the threat …
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5/13/16
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