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Blooms, Bats, and Backyard Chickens: UF/IFAS classes for January

UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
Winston Academy of Engineering students work on a project in Lakeland, Florida.
Florida lawmakers aim to cut red tape for public schools with new legislation
Senate Bill 7004 will provide additional authority to school districts regarding pre-kindergarten programs, school improvements, assessments, reporting, and instructional materials.
The benefits recess provides to students includes an increase of physical activity, improvements of memory and attention, and a reduction of disruption in the classroom, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Florida Senate eyeing public school recess reform
One part of a trio of bills likely to be considered during the 2024 legislative session would mandate that schools provide 100 minutes of recess per week.
Season ends for Blue Darters in regional semifinals
The Apopka Blue Darters ended their season with a 42-14 loss to Sanford-Seminole in the Class 4M-Region 1 semifinals Friday night.
The Blue Darters in action against Seminole High.
For Apopka, all roads lead to Sanford in postseason
The Apopka-Seminole rivalry has defined every season for both teams since 2019. This will be the sixth meeting between the two perennial powerhouses in the last five years.
Report: Florida school district audits reveal numerous oversight issues
According to the report, five different school district audits included findings that the AG considered material weaknesses.
Hydroponics and Cooking Under Pressure highlight UF/IFAS Classes for December
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.

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Florida lawmakers review new teacher and workforce incentive programs
Funding is planned to roll out by December, and adult students can simultaneously enroll in a program that leads to a credential of value that will eventually lead to gainful employment.
Blue Darters open 24th straight postseason campaign against a familiar foe
Apopka had a roller coaster ride of a season. After opening with three straight wins against Ocoee, West Orange, and Dr. Phillips, they suffered two ugly losses to Edgewater and Seminole. 
Christian Learning Academy in Apopka sponsoring Spirit Night at Chipotle's
Want something deliciously different for supper?  Chipotle Mexican Grill and Christian Learning Academy have just the answer.
Blue Darters surge past Evans 33-13
After losing three of their last five games, Apopka found its rhythm Thursday night, defeating the Evans Trojans 33-13.
Black Friday: Blue Darters and Mustangs suffer defeats
Friday Night Lights became very dark for both area football teams, with the Apopka Blue Darters losing 49-21 and the Wekiva Mustangs falling 68-41. 
Wekiva High School
Updating: OCPS disputes Wekiva coach's claim he was "forced out"
The Wekiva Mustangs played their first game without their head coach, Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz, Friday night... but the reason he was not on the sidelines is still in dispute.
Wekiva High School
Developing Story: Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz will not finish the season as Wekiva's football coach
Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz has been reassigned to teach at a middle school in the district and will not finish out the remainder of the 2023 season for Wekiva.
Wekiva High School
Wekiva High, Wolf Lake Middle receive Blue School Grants from the St. Johns River Water Management District
The St. Johns River Water Management District is providing nearly $40,000 in grants to 20 schools within its 18-county region through the Blue School Grants program.
In honor of JP: Blue Darters and Mustangs honor John Peery at Friday football games
High School football in Apopka was all about one man and his legacy on Friday night. John Peery, the longtime editor of The Apopka Chief, died in his sleep on Thursday. He was 67. 
University of Florida
University of Florida tops ranking as university with the lowest price high quality degree 
The study analyzed more than 1,700 colleges across America and its territories, looking at the average cost of their tuition and fees, room and board charges, and books and supplies.   The study, by university ranking site Research.com , analyzed more than 1,700 …