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OCPS to serve all students all school meals at no charge...
Through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) will once again serve all students in the district all school meals at...
Sentinel chickens prevent disease spread
This may be news to many, but chickens play a crucial role in Orange County Mosquito Control’s efforts to protect residents and animals from...
Apopka man pleads guilty to trafficking firearms
On Friday, July 26, United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Yessen Vasquez Tolentino, 37, of Apopka has pleaded guilty to one count of smuggling...
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce has establishes scholarship fund
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce has established an educational scholarship In John Ricketson's memory.
In lieu of flowers consider a donation to the scholarship...
Orange County Public Schools earns an ‘A’ for 2023-24 school year
The Florida Department of Education announced on Wednesday, July 24, the release of the 2023-24 School and District Grades. Overall, Orange County Public Schools...
- City launching database for commercial industrial sites
- Former commissioner refutes mayor’s quid pro quo allegations
- School Crossing Guards needed
- Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will run through August 11
- Two workers hurt in scaffolding collapse
- Orange County Public School earned ‘A’ grade from state
- FDOT to host public meeting on repaving S.R. 436 section
OUR POSITION:
Sunshine State property owners face increased rates
By Andrew Powell, The Center Square contributor –
A new report shows that insurance rates for property owners in the Sunshine State have increased exponentially over the past few years.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Chamber establishes scholarship fund
In honor of John Ricketson, a prominent community business leader and publisher for The Apopka Chief and The Planter newspapers for more than 45 years, the Apopka Serves Foundation (501c3) is proud to introduce the John Ricketson Career Education Scholarship. Read Moore on page 2A.
Schools notified of earned grades
Melissa Byrd, Orange County School Board, District 7
It’s that time of year again. School grades were released last week by the Florida Department of Education and I am very pleased with our local results. Read Byrd on page 2A.
The secret is to never give up, but ‘buckel down’, do it, do it
Ike Hayden, Editorial
The older I get, the more understanding I have about my lack of knowledge. It was told to me, “The older you get the more wisdom you gain.” Read Ike on page 2A.
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Lifestyle
‘Potatoes Italian’ bake in large casserole dish, will feed more than...
Hawaiian Chicken comes from The Jones-Morris Family Treasury. Connie Polanshek uses one broiler or four boneless breasts, pineapple chunks, and coconut. Her recipe is...
NORWF hosts bingo fundraiser at pub
On Monday, July 15, the Northwest Orange Republican Women, Federated (NORWF) held a bingo fundraiser at Stephie’s Pub and Irish Eatery in Apopka. Read...
Former nonprofit CEO to sign book about hunger relief
With one in eight neighbors at risk of experiencing hunger on any given day, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has seen a...
Sports
Logan Gilbert’s journey to becoming an MLB All-Star
When named to the American League All-Star team on July 7, Apopka native Logan Gilbert flashed a million dollar smile while informing family of...
WHS girls’ basketball look to improve on 2024 Final Four performance
Every team wants to face the same dilemma The Wekiva Mustangs currently are while preparing for the upcoming season.
11th annual Crying Towel event on August 12
The 2024 Dave Powers Crying Towel dinner and radio program will be held on Monday, August 12, at Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster located...
2024 Kickoff Classic preview
Football season is approaching and because of that the Blue Darters are about to get back on the practice field to start preparing for...