AdventHealth’s annual grant application deadline extended for local nonprofits
From AdventHealth on Monday, April 20
AdventHealth’s Collaborative Community Council has extended the deadline on community grant applications from nonprofits that are launching innovative new...
COVID-19: Florida Department of Education increases access to child care services
The Florida Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning, in coordination with local early learning coalitions, has prioritized and increased access to child care...
Hospital medical director says schools should not reopen doors any time...
The medical director of AdventHealth Apopka hospital said this week that it would be “extremely premature” to reopen schools soon. See more on 1A.
County will have COVID-19 mobile testing site next week
A mobile testing site will open Monday, April 20, in Orange County so more people can be tested. Read more on 1A.
Chamber hosts online Apopka COVID-19 update
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson and Dr. Omayra Mansfield, chief medical officer of AdventHealth Apopka, participated in an online video meeting on Tuesday, April 7.
State representative to host farm share distribution in South Apopka
State Representative Kamia Brown (D-Ocoee) will host a farm share distribution for families in need due to the impact of COVID19 in the South...
Non-profit organizations also reeling from coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has shut down many entities including school campuses, brick-and-mortar businesses, and governmental offices. Of course, non-profits organizations have not been spared this fate. Turn to page 1A...
Prayers for those on the front lines
Hello Folks,
I just wanted to start out and say to our folks on the front lines that we are prayin’ for all of you...
COVID-19 expected to peak here in early May, county mayor says
Florida’s number of COVID-19 cases is predicted to peak between the end of April and beginning of May. Get further details on page 1A...
Coronavirus updates come from governor, mayor
About the same time that Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday, April 1, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update...