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Anderson, Nesta take oath as city commissioners
Newly elected Nadia L. Anderson and re-elected incumbent Nick Nesta were sworn in as city commissioners in the Tuesday, April 30, Oath of Office...
Festival’s opening ceremony
The 62nd Apopka Art and Foliage Festival showcased the work of juried artisans and crafters, and top foliage growers. The event was held at...
Manor continues operations despite being on market
As the Hilton Garden Inn and the Highland Manor await new owners, Steve Gunter, whose company Events by Dubsdread runs the Manor, is reassuring...
- City Council votes to table appointment for candidate as new city administrator
- County talks land development code update with residents
- Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive set
- Celebrate Emancipation Day on May 18
- Law enforcement working to save lives
- Saul takes many men to search for David
- 2024 WHS baseball season over
- Police make first arrests in Florida of pro-Palestinian protesters
- Enroll in Head Start now
- Trinity Christian School students write about solar eclipse, Trike-A-Thon and preview night
- Lovell Elementary students are encouraged to finish up store to prepare for next year
- Dream Lake Elementary notes upcoming events, and third, fourth, fifth grade information.
OUR POSITION:
Governor DeSantis signs legislation to keep lab-grown meat out of Florida
Hardee County, Fla.—
(May 1), Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1084 to prohibit the sale of lab-grown meat in the state of Florida. Florida is taking action to stop the World Economic Forum’s goal of forcing the world to eat lab-grown meat and insects, “an overlooked source of protein.” Read more on page 2A.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Zellwood residents met for Town Hall
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2
Future development and growth in Orange County is inevitable as growth prognosticators say the Orlando Metro Area will add 700,000 residents, exceeding two million in population by 2050. Read Moore on page 2A.
FFA highlighted agricultural students
Melissa Byrd, Orange County School Board, District 7
Last week, I attended the end-of-the-year FFA (Future Farmers of America) banquets at both Apopka and Wekiva high schools. They were great events that highlighted the hard work that these agriculture students put into this organization. Read Byrd on page 2A.
Government is not responsible for creating individual happiness
Ike Hayden, Guest Editorial
AMERICA, WAKE UP! Have we digressed so far that we cannot tell freedom from bondage? Read Hayden on page 2A.
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Lifestyle
To make a cherry dessert, you bake the crust, crumble it,...
Ree Drummond of The Pioneer Woman.com has some wonderful recipes, including one called Sausage Breakfast Casserole. This one is an “easy make-ahead breakfast casserole.”
We...
62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival had great weather
A section of the festival featured art by students from several schools in the Apopka area. Best of Show winner was Justina Trang of...
AdventHealth Apopka 26.3 million investment increases bed count
Expanding service offerings and rapid population growth have contributed to the need for additional capacity at the campus. Read more on page 13A.
Rotary Club donates to food pantry
President Jon DeClue of the Apopka Rotary Club donates a $500 check to Jennifer Korkes of Apopka High School for its Darter Pantry, which...
Eagle Scout Project is for Apopka Fire Station No. 2
In a Thursday, April 25, post on the Apopka Fire Department’s (AFD) Facebook page, the AFD expressed gratitude to JP Hodgkins of Boy Scout...
No Money in FWC budget to spray hydrilla in Lake Toho
Hello Folks,
I hope everyone is havin’ a great week. The weather has been good, but we need some rain. The lakes are gettin’ a...
Sports
Alyssa Novoa’s journey to a full ride scholarship to Valdosta State
Former Blue Darter and Apopka Tennis Star, Alyssa Novoa, was one of the multitude of student-athletes who signed to play sports and continue their...
APK defeat Evans, West Orange to advance to District Championship
The Apopka baseball team had a great showing this week at the 2024 FHSAA 7A District 4 Tournament. Apopka defeated Evans and then West...
AHS track have bright future!
The Apopka Memorial Middle School Seahawks continue to have a noticeable presence at the Orange County Middle School Championship meet.