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Community honors 9/11 victims in memorial service
The community honored and remembered the victims who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The city held its 9/11 memorial service...
Street signs will be dedicated to two war heroes
On Saturday, September 19, at 9:30 a.m., South McGee Street at Main Street in Apopka will be dedicated to former Orange County Sheriff, Capt....
Miller’s Ale House opens
Miller’s Ale House at the Apopka City Center had its grand opening on Monday, September 9, at 505 E. Main St., Apopka. The grand...
- City reviews proposed revised comprehensive plan
- Speakers to discuss human trafficking at club luncheon
- Apopka ‘Proud Boy’ pleads guilty to charges stemming from Jan. 6
- Recovery At The Hope, Oct. 5, 8:30-12 Noon
- Orange County celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with events
- Church to hold prayer week
- Lame man ate at king’s table
- Eco-Bike Tour will highlight Lake Apopka for Mobility Week
- Catastrophic loss from roof damage at United Against poverty to get fundraising help
- Mustangs prepare for a physical Eustis High School team
- Wekiva volleyball program looks to break losing streak
OUR POSITION:
Florida officials predict stable economic growth for the next year
By Andrew Powell | The Center Square Contributor
The Joint Legislative Budget Commission met September 6 to discuss the state’s financial outlook and state officials predict stable growth for the Sunshine State. Amy Baker, the coordinator at the Office of Economic & Demographic Research, presented the state’s long-range financial outlook and said the work to prepare it begins early in the summer.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
OCPS are as safe as they can be
Melissa Byrd, Orange County School Board, District 7
Once again last week, we had to share our nation’s grief over another school shooting, this time in Georgia. Read Byrd on page 2A.
Apopka approved for tourism $$
By Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2
This year the Orange County Board of County Commissioners was challenged to determine how to spend additional revenues from the tourism tax. While it is vital that the tourism economy is strong, it was challenging to determine an equitable way spend new dollars. Read Moore on page 2A.
There are those people who want to be part of the underdog scene
Ike Hayden, Editorial
“Am I a Racist?” Anyone who asks that question, either of themselves, or someone else, is either an idiot or a part of the woke mob causing disruption, and division amongst the American people. Read Ike on page 2A.
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Lifestyle
In place of the sandwich, try the recipe for Cheeseburger Pie
We found Norinne Lowell’s Cheeseburger Pie in Plains Pot Pourri, published by the community-minded folks of Plains, Georgia. It uses ground beef, milk, and...
Localized flooding causes road closure of Drive
The St. Johns River Water Management District announced the temporary closure of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive beginning Friday, September 6 until Sunday, September...
Billy Charland, Don Fisher win X-treme Bass tournament
Hello Folks,
We are gettin’ closer to fall, and by the time you read my article, fall will be here in 9 days. Yes, that’s...
Sports
Apopka volleyball drops match against Lake Buena Vista
Madeline Sherrer hits a ball past a Vipers’ block.
More photos on page 8B
Apopka falls in close game to Dr. Phillips Panthers
The Apopka Blue Darters and their fans had a tough night on Friday, September 6. First came an early scoring drive from Dr. Phillips...
Wekiva bounces back after a win over Horizon
Through the first 12:05, the Horizon Hawks had controlled the football contest against the host Wekiva Mustangs. Executing the design of the Wing-T and...
Apopka hosts West Port for homecoming game
Tonight, Friday, September 13, the Apopka Blue Darters will host new district rivals West Port High School for the Blue Darters homecoming game.