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Apopka City Council to conduct workshops for 2024-25 budget
The Apopka City Council will conduct its budget workshops next month, reviewing all of the city departments’ finances for fiscal year 2025.
All workshops will...
Orange County finalizes ballot layout for August 20 primary
First in the state! The Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office has finalized the ballot layout for the August 20 primary, a critical step...
SWAT team discovers man dead from self-inflicted gun wound in Apopka...
What was originally a response to a 911 call about a medical episode ended up with man dead inside an Apopka apartment from an...
OUR POSITION:
Strike Team in Florida mobilized to combat human trafficking
The Center Square –
A new multi-agency human trafficking strike team has been created in Florida to target border-related crime. As the result of a recent months-long operation, 10 victims were rescued, and several alleged perpetrators were arrested.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Solving homeless problem is difficult
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2
Many of my articles are types of book reports or information related to my research. This column on homelessness will be an example of this. Read Moore on page 2A.
Working for new schools pays off
Melissa Byrd, Orange County School Board, District 7
Last week I shared the great news that I have been reelected, without opposition, as School Board Member for District 7. When I started my campaign for reelection in February, I took some time to look back at what had been accomplished over the last six years as well as look forward to what still needs to be done. Read Byrd on page 2A.
The lottery was sold as a good idea to raise funding for education
Ike Hayden, Guest Editorial
“Throw another log on the fire!” As the house burns down around him, the man hollers at his wife to feed the fireplace. Read Ike on page 2A.
Letters to the Editor:
Local support needed for grant proposal to provide cooling shirts for outside workers
Dr O, Apopkan
Editor: Temperatures are setting records in 2023 and 2024. Having worked outside in construction and agriculture from childhood through adulthood I cannot fathom how workers can do it now, especially adding in the humidity.
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Lifestyle
Crustless spinach quiche can be frozen and reheated without thawing
Chicken, Italiano comes from Paths of Sunshine cookbook. The accompanying note instructs: “Prepare this recipe the day before serving to allow melding of flavors.”
The...
FWC spraying hydrilla on south end of West Lake Toho
Hello Folks,
We finally got some rain and it looks like we are gonna get some more this week. I hope everyone had a great...
Sports
A look at the 2024-25 Wekiva High School basketball team
The Wekiva Mustangs remain a work in progress. However, the team taking to court during the offseason camps is much closer to a finished...
Apopka Basketball falls to Lake Howell in summer league
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean Apopka athletes aren’t putting in time to work on their game.