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Child well-being stagnates in Florida amid education and housing challenges
The report highlights alarming trends, finding that 67% of fourth graders are not proficient in reading and 38% of families spend over 30% of their income on housing. more
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Families and caregivers can boost children’s confidence and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while school is out for summer.
4 creative ways to engage children in STEM over the summer: Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home
Here are four ways to support children’s summer learning in ways that feel playful and engaging but still foster their interest, confidence and skills in STEM. more
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Devon’s Legacy Foundation launches Fire Academy Scholarship honoring Apopka Fire Explorer 
Devon Nicholas Bellar was a dedicated member of the Apopka Fire Explorers program, where he found his calling in fire service and community leadership. Although he never got the chance to fulfill his dream of becoming a firefighter, his legacy will now empower others to follow that same path.  more
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Apopka High School
Orange County Public Schools receives $3,500 grant from beverage industry to improve recycling in high schools
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. more
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AFD vs. APD: The showdown of Apopka's first responders
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. more
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What's an Ozobot?
The “Kids at the Well” summer camp runs from June 2nd to July 26th at the Well Activity Center in Apopka. more
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Wekiva High takes fourth place in national culinary event
The culinary and restaurant management stars of tomorrow took center stage this weekend, with the event hosted by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. more
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There’s a lot to keep toddlers busy at Dill’s family child care.
Head Start is turning 60: The federal child care program may not make it to 61
First, a federal funding freeze hit providers, and then the Department of Government Efficiency fired a chunk of Head Start's federal support staff. On March 27, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it was cutting an additional 10,000 jobs. more
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Apopka High School Girls' Soccer Team #1 in statewide GPA
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. more
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Florida PTA fights charter school expansion, cuts to mental health funding
The legislative battle comes in what is supposed to be the session's final week, with high stakes for public school funding and governance. more
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Wekiva High wins Banana Split Showdown
The Geode Sundae: Bruleed bananas with scoops of black sesame, ube, and coffee chocolate ice cream, with bada bing cherry coulis and red miso caramel. Finished with almond white chocolate drizzle, candied coconut, and a cloud of spiced cream was a winner for the Wekiva High Culinary Team. more
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Florida State University
Students, lawmakers clash over gun violence response after FSU shooting
The protest follows last week's shooting at FSU's Student Union, the state's sixth mass shooting this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. more
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OCPS enters into a unique partnership to boost enrollment 
OCPS has entered into a partnership with a third-party organization to help inform families about the opportunities available in their local public schools.  more
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Report: Florida schools face mental-health staffing shortfalls
A new national School Mental Health Report Card from the advocacy group Inseparable showed the state lags in early intervention and staffing ratios, even as state lawmakers work to address the issue. more
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Students sit on blankets on Florida State University’s Landis Green on Dec. 31, 2024, with Landis Hall in the background.
Flags to fly at half-staff until Monday for FSU shooting
On Thursday, a gunman killed two people near the FSU student union, and six people were hospitalized. Law enforcement has 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, son of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy, in custody. more
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Orange County Public Schools reach tentative agreement for School Resource Officer coverage through 2026-27 school year
The agreement ensures that all OCPS schools will have the necessary SRO coverage, providing peace of mind to families and employees alike. The continued presence of SROs will help maintain safe and supportive learning and working environments. more
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BBQ Season: Fire-based grilling classes at UF/IFAS in May
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. more
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In this exercise the campers are learning how the heart functions.
Patmos Chapel launches Kids at the Well Summer Camp
This year, the “Kids at the Well” summer camp runs from June 2nd to July 26th at the Well Activity Center in Apopka. more
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Apopka's Sam Alexis and the Florida Gators defeated the Houston Cougars for the 2025 NCAA National Championship.
Super Bowl Crown and NCAA Championship: Is Apopka the new Title Town?
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. more
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Apopka City Council honors Forest Lake Academy students for their "Day of Service"
The initiative is based on the school’s “2035 Principle of Service,” which emphasizes the value of giving back to others and aligns with Acts 20:35, teaching that it is more blessed to give than to receive. more
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Keiser University
Florida House budget proposal threatens college access for 22,000 students
The plan would cut $3,500 annual grants for students at 15 private schools throughout the state, including three historically Black universities and Embry-Riddle, the nation's top civilian flight school. more
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University of Florida
Study: Florida has the most affordable colleges in America
According to the study, Florida landed four colleges (University of Florida #1, University of South Florida #2, Florida State University #4, and University of Central Florida #5) in the top five. more
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Senior Joshua Garcia at work during a school day at Randall Academy.
Randall Academy: An OCPS Alternative Education School in Apopka that means business
At school-to-work sites like Randall Academy in Apopka, students spend half a day at school and half a day learning job skills while earning income and academic credits. more
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Wekiva High School
Wekiva High wins three awards at Annual Hospitality Competition
The events, sponsored by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Educational Foundation, brought together 400 students from over 40 Florida high schools competing in Culinary, Management, Edible Centerpiece, and Waiter’s Relay events. more
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Spring gardens and flowers highlight UF/IFAS classes in April
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. more
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