Top Talent LIVE 2026 will bring 47 student finalists from across Orange County Public Schools to the stage on April 25 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The annual event highlights student performers while raising funds for arts programs and scholarships for students facing financial hardship.

Apopka High School students walked out of class on Friday to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and show support for immigrant families. The demonstration occurred off campus and did not disrupt school operations, even as a similar walkout at West Orange High was canceled after administrators warned of possible expulsion.

Students at Apopka High School will stage a peaceful walkout on Friday to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and show solidarity with families they say have been separated by detentions and deportations. The event is entirely student-led, with the Florida Farmworkers Association sharing the announcement and offering media support.

Addition Financial Credit Union has opened a new student-run branch at Apopka High School, giving students real-world experience managing financial transactions. The branch is the credit union’s 12th high school location in Central Florida and was created in partnership with Orange County Public Schools.

The Apopka High School Blue Darter Marching Band and the Wekiva High School Marching Mustangs spent the holidays representing Apopka on two of the world’s most prestigious parade stages. From London’s New Year’s Day Parade to the Sugar Bowl Parade in New Orleans, Apopka students showcased their talent, discipline, and hometown pride.

Addition Financial and Orange County Public Schools celebrated the grand opening of a student-run credit union branch at Apopka High School, the 12th of its kind in Central Florida. The program trains students to operate the branch, providing real-world financial and professional experience.

Orange County Public Schools marked a historic milestone in 2025, with 5,640 students earning AP Scholar Awards—799 more than last year, the largest annual increase on record. The district also saw dramatic gains in AP Capstone honors, with 352 students earning diplomas or certificates, underscoring OCPS’ commitment to academic excellence and college readiness.

The funds will go towards the installation of “bottles only” recycling bins at several high school cafeterias across OCPS, scaling to all 22 high schools to reach 61,000 students.

The Dreams of Joy Foundation is a non-profit organization that grants wishes to adults battling terminal illness. It began granting wishes in August 2017 and has funded the dreams of 47 people.

The girls earned an overall 3.8 GPA as a team. Midfielder Emma Camacho's solid play did not deter her from her studies. She not only led her team but is also Apopka High School’s Valedictorian. She will attend Cornell University this fall. Her weighted GPA was 5.688.

First, Jalen Carter (of  Blue Darter football fame) and the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX. Then, on Monday night, Sam Alexis (an Apopka High basketball standout) and the Florida Gators won the 2025 NCAA National Championship.

In honor of Super Bowl champion Jalen Carter, Apopka is throwing a Celebration Block Party on Saturday, March 8th, from 5 PM to 8 PM on East 5th Street (between Park Avenue and Central Avenue.

Apopka's Jalen Carter became the third Blue Darter to win a Super Bowl as his Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.

Apopka's own Jalen Carter continues to prove why he is one of the brightest young stars in professional football. The former Blue Darter has helped the Philadelphia Eagles reach the Super Bowl in just his second NFL season.

More than 60 schools will compete for titles in 14 different events. Over 1,000 students will showcase their science, technology, engineering, and math expertise at the annual OCPS Super STEM Saturday event at Apopka High School.

The Apopka High School Marching Band has been given an invitation to perform in London during January of 2025.

Concertgoers can expect an eclectic program that spans the golden age of big band music from the 1930s and '40s, alongside innovative new compositions that illustrate the evolution of jazz.

The closure is due to the projected impacts of the hurricane in Orange County, and some schools will be used as shelters. We will continue to update you as we receive additional information. School opening Friday will be determined based on the impact of the storm.

2024 Apopka High grad Colin Poon was among 540 exceptional students selected from a competitive pool of thousands nationwide for this transformative program.