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Remains of homicide victim are identified 30 years after discovery
Thirty years after human remains were discovered in Apopka, detectives were able to confirm that they belonged to 48-year-old Richard Wick, Orange County Sheriff’s...
County is ‘building better together,’ says Demings
Residents and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings’...
Fire department starts youth camp
Monday kicked off the Apopka Youth Fire Experience at the Billie Dean Community Center Summer Camp.
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...
- 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
OUR POSITION:
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
Community will send off Miss Apopka to state competition
The Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition Committee invites the community to wish Reilly Cardella, Miss Apopka 2024, the best of luck as she competes in...
OCPS, partners sign school justice partnership agreement
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...
Grandma gets her own McDonald’s Mcflurry
Last week, Rita Foss was celebrated like any beloved grandma should be. She was given a surprise that included her family and friends as...
Butler chain has the best fishing
Hello Folks,
I’m in my office at home listenin’ to the rain hittin’ my house. It sounds so good. It looks like we are finally...
Sports
A new age of high school sports: A look inside FHSAA...
Well, I’m sure you have heard about it by now, but the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) unanimously passed the Name Image and...
Apopka Pop Warner is the foundation of Blue Darter football
This week I got to spend some time with the Apopka Pop Warner football program for their annual off-season conditioning. I saw the grassroots...