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Hope CommUnity Center honors Pulse nightclub shooting victims
Editor's note: In remembrance of the 49 people who lost their lives in the June 12, 2016, Pulse nightclub shooting, Hope CommUnity Center has...
Authorities identify human remains found in Apopka, seek public’s help in...
Thirty years after human remains were discovered in Apopka, detectives confirmed that they belonged to 48-year-old Richard Wick, Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said...
OCPS and law enforcement sign school justice partnership ahead of 2024-25...
Orange County Public Schools has officially signed the School Justice Partnership Agreement, in partnership with 12 local law enforcement agencies and the judicial system,...
OCPS leaders discuss district’s progress in State of Schools
For the first time, OCPS superintendent Dr. Maria Vazqeuez and Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs share delivery of the 2024 State of...
- Celebrate Juneteenth with festival and parade
- Willis gets on dean’s list at Anderson University
- DeSantis signs $116.5 B state budget, less than last year’s
- Museum celebrating being ‘55 and Alive’
- $1.25 billion to be earmarked for teacher salary increases
- Five teams will represent Apopka Little League in all-star competition
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Smiles can be enjoyed by all when celebrating Father’s Day
By Tim Wesemann, Guest editorialist, Christ To All website
While we pray June holds many blessings for you, we also hope you will take time to celebrate the gift of dads and the blessings that come with Father’s Day. As you celebrate the men in your life and your church, enjoy these smiles!
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Principles of clean-up in manual
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2
I’ve learned a few things about cleaning up an entire community. I recently wrote a draft manual of the program and will have it available by fall for members of my Neighborhood Leader Program. Read more on page 2A.
My Dad was a man who did extraordinary things with his love
Ike Hayden, Guest Editorial
My Mom and Dad were married in a small town in Southern Indiana and as we drove to “Down Home” to Paragon, Indiana we would pass the road that led to that city.Read Hayden on page 2A.
June 12th tragedy fuel for change
At Hope CommUnity Center, we bow our heads in sacred remembrance of the 49 souls whose lives were tragically and brutally taken on this day 8 years ago. Read more on page 2A.
Hats off to all fathers who are men – those who accept responsibility
Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson, Institute of Faih & Freedom, Grove City College
This isn’t going to be one of those sentimental Father’s Day articles, even though that is what I would prefer. Read more on page 4A.
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Lifestyle
Vision Car Wash has grand opening
Vision Car Wash held its grand opening on Friday, May 31, which included a tour of the facility.
Colbie Cagle catches 10 bass weighing in at more than 40...
Hello Folks,
I don’t want to sound like a broken record but we need some rain.
Our lakes are very low and some much-needed rain would...
Baked Spaghetti takes time to prepare, but its taste is worth...
We have a “Family Favorite” from 2009 edition of Southern Living’s All-Time Favorites. It is called Cornflake-Coated Pork Chops.
Evalene Whiddon shares her Baked Spaghetti...
Sports
APK basketball summer camp is important in fostering a community
Apopka is a city that revolves around youth sports and always has, and I feel like it’s important to highlight those who go out...
First session of Apopka’s basketball camp is a success
The Apopka High School basketball team is once again running its summer basketball camp program at Apopka High School’s Joe A. Sterling Gymnasium.