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Foliage Sertoma Club inducts new members, installs officers at luncheon
Thirty-two members and guests of the Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka held their first event of a year-long planned celebration to commemorate the club’s...
Road transfers from Orange County to city are approved
The Apopka City Council approved 5-0 each on three road transfers from Orange County to the city so the city could upgrade these infrastructures...
Apopka Museum celebrates 55th anniversary with event
The Apopka Museum celebrated its 55th anniversary with its “55 & Still Alive!” celebration on Saturday, June 22, with food and refreshments, a tour...
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
When cooking, if the recipe says ‘Southern’, you know it must...
I have been reading a “new” book (from AbeBooks, of course, my “go-to” place for any book I want other than digital)… The Southern...
Hebb & Kraine catch five bass weighing in at 23.05 pounds
Hello Folks,
We are still gettin’ a few drops here and there, so I’m very thankful we are gettin’ some rain. I hope you had...
Sports
APK basketball senior spotlight: Jude Angervil & Larson Taylor
This week I got to talk to, and get to know, the Apopka Basketball team’s incoming seniors about their transition from players to leaders...
APK basketball senior spotlight: Jermichael Johnson & Jahi Bowden
This will be a continuation of my senior spotlight series on the Apopka Basketball team focusing on Jermichael Johnson, and Jahi Bowden. This year...