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For Friday, March 22, 2024
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Feature Headlines
Ground broken on development of 29 affordable homes in Zellwood
On Thursday, March 21, Homes in Partnership, Inc. broke ground on the development of 29 single-family homes to be priced in the mid-$200,000s in the...
Anderson wins first term, Nesta is re-elected
In the Tuesday, March 19, city election, Nadia Anderson won Apopka City Council Seat 3 race, while incumbent Nick Nesta won re-election of Seat...
Tickets on sale for Prayer Breakfast
In partnership with Mayor Bryan Nelson, the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance (ACMA) is once again bringing the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to the community.
Columbariums added to city cemetery
The city of Apopka and Quality Vaults and Monuments, based in Ocoee, installed columbariums at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery on Monday, March 11, as part...
- The Apopka City Council authorized 5-0 a ground lease with the Orange Audubon Society to convert property into nature-based education facility.
- Apopka Community Good Friday Service is open to the public.
- Station Street multi-use development agreement approved
- FOLA 40 bike ride tours around Lake Apopka on March 24
- Audit finds state military affairs dept. had cybersecurity, IT issues
- VFW Auxiliary Yard Sale is set for April
OUR POSITION:
K9s United provides crucial training for Central Florida law enforcement
Jacksonville, Fla. (March 20, 2024) –
K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting and advocating for law enforcement canines, is providing a free four-day training seminar, March 25 – 28, for Central Florida’s local and regional K9 officers and their partners. Read more on page 2A.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Remove yard waste; spring is sprung
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2
I hope you all are enjoying the beautiful weather this spring season has brought us. It’s during this time of year that I like to spruce up my yard. With the spring season in full swing, Orange County Government has a comprehensive yard waste collection program to ensure the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of its neighborhoods. Read Moore on page 2A.
Spring testing will be in full bloom
Melissa Byrd, Orange County School Board, District 7
I hope everyone had a restful, relaxing and rejuvenating spring break. As we return for the final quarter of the school year, I want to take some time to encourage everyone to brace themselves for a busy time of year. Assessment and testing seasons starts. Read Byrd on page 2A.
I am happy to be in my eighties. It is so strange to see some of my classmates from the graduating class of ’59 and how they have aged! When did they get so old? Then…I look in the mirror and I wonder how my dad got in there. Read Hayden on page 2A.
Letters to the Editor:
HB 1365 ensures homeless issues
MIAMI BEACH, Fla.— (March 20, 2024)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla.— (March 20, 2024)
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 to keep Florida’s streets safe. This legislation requires counties to ensure that homeless individuals receive the mental health and drug addiction services they need while residing in a designated location off our public streets, prioritizing public safety.
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Lifestyle
Honey glazed chicken recipe sounds delicious, smells good baking
Jennifer Broussard’s Honey Glazed Chicken from Treasures and Pleasures cookbook looks to be quite simple, ideal for the busy homemaker. Stick the dish in...
AdventHealth gives to Loaves & Fishes
AdventHealth Apopka executives presented Loaves & Fishes with a $25,000 donation.
Sea turtle nesting season arrives along Florida’s coasts
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and...
Sports
APK Baseball falls to Foundation, defeat Edgewater
The Apopka Baseball team had no time for the beach, a lazy day sleeping in until noon, or anything else at the start of...
Piedmont Lakes girls basketball are District Champions
The Piedmont Lakes girls basketball team’s mission this season was to claim the 2024 Orange County District championship after falling in the final last...
Apopka High School spring break sports round-up
With Apopka High School and Wekiva High School on spring break, I felt it was the perfect time to do a spring sports round-up...