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Miller’s Ale House coming to Apopka City Center
The sports-themed casual dining restaurant Miller’s Ale House will come to the Apopka City Center, it was announced at a Thursday, February 2, press...
First responders compete in BBQ challenge
The AFD won the bragging rights for first place. They received the top prize. As runners-up, the Apopka Police Department (APD) received a check...
OCSO seeks suspects behind deadly shooting
Authorities are searching for suspects involved in the fatal shooting of Travis Rashard Grubbs.
- City greenlights phased development plan for Crossings at Kelly Park
- Developers seek to partner with minority, women-owned businesses on projects
- Apopka Seafood Festival comes Feb. 4-5
- New session for Apopka Citizens Police Academy begins Feb. 23
- Will there even be Social Security benefits for folks in my age bracket?
- Absalom rebelled against David
- Gov. DeSantis unveils his version of $114.9B budget
- Proposed legislation would allow anyone to carry firearm
- Apopka-Beauclair lock remains open
OUR POSITION:
Invaders, illicit drugs entering South Florida are problematic
Earlier this month, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency after roughly 500 people were apprehended in one weekend attempting to enter Florida illegally, placing a burden on local and state resources. Read more on page 2A.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Beautification is not the only goal
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2
Oh, my gosh! I feel like I just got the best Christmas present ever. It is a free publication from AARP called “The Pop-Up Placemaking Tool Kit”. While I have a bit of talent for improving blighted areas and engaging the community, I’m always open to new ideas. This booklet is chock full of them. Read Moore on page 2A.
Discipline rules must change
By Melissa Byrd, Orange County School Board, District 7
Our new superintendent, Dr. Maria Vazquez, has been busy! She is approaching the end of her first 100 days in office and one of her main focuses has been a listening tour all across the district. Read Byrd on page 2A.
Standing up for your beliefs is becoming a real chore. We used to have the saying, “different strokes for different folks,” and we allowed everyone his/her own way, or a different belief. Sometimes we even learned from those different ideas or maybe they learned from those other than their own. Read Hayden on page 2A.
A MIRACLE
By Patti Bankson
Life’s a beach … and then you die. In August 2021, when I originally wrote about life being a beach, I guess I must have thought I could afford to be that flippant about dying. But, in
the coming months, looking possible death in the face was a reality check. Read Bankson on page 3A.
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Lifestyle
If you like chicken or shrimp, or both, this recipe can...
From What’s Cookin’?, the recipe is for Shrimp or Chicken Curry. This recipe was contributed by Mrs. Myrtle Womble who suggests serving it over...
Passionity cuts ribbon
Greater Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Passionity Steak and Sushi Bar, 2107 E Semoran Blvd., Apopka, with a grand opening ribbon cutting. Members...
Next two months are great times for fishin’ in our area
Hello Folks,
We are in February and we are lookin’ for some great fishin’ over the next two months. This is probably the best two months to...
Sports
AHS boys soccer team plays in district tourney semifinals
Apopka goalie Hayden Koscicki (r) defends the goal as an East Ridge player gets the ball into the keeper box. See more photos on...
Apopka girls soccer plays Evans in district game
MacKenzie Meyerer kicks the ball past an Evans player during District 7A-3 quarterfinal round game. See more photos on page 4B.
Wekiva Mustangs heading to postseason with big dreams
The Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team will enter 2023 postseason after completing the most successful regular season ever.
Mustangs basketball battle Blue Darters
A boys basketball battle between hometown rivals ended as expected with the favored downing the host.
AHS girls wrestle for Metro West title
Throughout the regular season, the goal for the Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team has been to take the next step of placing inside...
Playoff season here for winter sports
Winter sports are full bore in the postseason for the Apopka Blue Darters as the teams try to work some magic in the playoffs.