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From Staff Reports The City of Apopka has planned an October you won't want to miss! If you like food, music, and candy, these events will be the perfect community-focused fun for you, friends and …
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9/22/21
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Editor's Note: To understand the latest on Dollar Stores in Apopka, check out these two articles: Capitalism, dollar stores, and the role of the Apopka City Council and Apopka City Council votes to …
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9/16/21
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It’s almost that time of year again. For many, Christmas shopping can be stressful. But there are alternatives to the frantic grab-at-anything approach.
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By Olivia Mitchell
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9/16/21
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Energy bill does not need to be in the elder’s name, but the elder will need to provide proof of residence, such as a driver’s license or other identification
From the Council on Aging
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9/13/21
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July 2021 Tourist Development Tax collections were higher than July 2019 collections by $2.1 million
From the Orange County Newsroom
As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Florida …
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9/9/21
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Focus on Gardening: What to plant in September
From Madeline Iyer, University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences
The Gardening Calendars on the UF/IFAS Solutions for …
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By Madeline Iyer, University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences & Staff Reports
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9/6/21
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Starting orthodontic treatment requires planning and forethought. Patients and parents of minors getting braces need to consider several factors for when they should start the process.
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From Baptiste Orthodontics
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9/5/21
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From UF / IFAS Extension
UF / IFAS Extension heads into September with a strong slate of classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents. Kicking off with an in-person beekeeping …
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9/2/21
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From Staff Reports
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Jenkins released a statement explaining the criteria that led her and the school board to mandate the use of face masks.
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8/31/21
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From the Orange County Newsroom
As of Sunday, August 29, 2021, the Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day COVID-19 rolling positivity rate is 17.86 percent. …
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8/30/21
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The Ordinance goes into effect on November 1, 2021
From the Orange County Newsroom
The Board of County Commissioners passed a Residential Backyard Chicken Keeping Ordinance earlier in …
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8/29/21
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From Staff Reports
On Tuesday, the Orange County Public School Board gave direction to mandate masks for all PreK-12 students and adults. The mandate takes effect from Monday, August 30th until …
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8/26/21
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Positive cases and quarantines in Orange County and Apopka public schools continues to increase
By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix and Staff Reports
As the second school year of COVID-19 …
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8/25/21
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Take some time this Saturday and bridge the gap between old and new Apopka. Have a beer, meet a chicken, and maybe take home a few gifts. From Staff Reports For decades, farms were the backbone of …
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8/25/21
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From Staff Reports
After a marathon meeting that lasted just under four hours, the Orange County Public School (OCPS) Board will mandate masks in its schools for 60 days. The new policy will go …
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8/24/21
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Doctor describes ‘crisis like we have never seen before’ in local hospital
By Laura Cassells and Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix and Staff Reports
As three Florida schools and scores …
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8/23/21
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One published literature review concluded that a student's backpack should have a maximum weight of no more than 10-15% of the student's body weight
From AdventHealth
Our children's safety …
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8/18/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
It didn't take the City of Apopka administration long to start the process of hiring a manager for Camp Wewa. After plunking down a cool $4.7 million to …
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8/17/21
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During the second quarter of 2021, April through June, statewide median sales price for single-family existing home increased by nearly one-fourth
By John Haughey | The Center Square
With …
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8/17/21
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From Baptiste Dentistry for Kids in Apopka It is never too early to start incorporating healthy habits and routines when it comes to taking care of your children's teeth. Now that the summer is …
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8/15/21
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The tips here will help you overcome your nerves as a first-time parent and feel more confident about giving the right care to your baby.
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By Allen Brown
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8/15/21
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Here are steps parents can take to help reduce their kids’ back-to-school anxiety and encourage a better start to the fall term.
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By Elizabeth Englander, Bridgewater State University
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8/8/21
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By Allen Brown Whether you are shopping online for toilet paper, looking for cheap meals, or buying a new air conditioner for your home, you can get the best deal for any product with some awareness …
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8/5/21
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Focus on Gardening: Plant of the Month
From Madeline Iyer, University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences
Thryallis is a Florida-Friendly splash of color that we …
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8/4/21
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I can remember back to being a student and the start of the school year. The nerves, the excitement, the anticipation of seeing all my friends after being away for several weeks, all made for a jumble of emotions.
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By Dr. Alma Correia
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8/1/21
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