From Katie Bugbee of Care.com Tips, Tricks and Hacks
Fill bellies and fuel brains with these quick kid-friendly after-school snack recipes.
When the kids come home from school, chances are …
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7/28/17
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From Liz Alton at Care.com Tips, Tricks and Hacks
From organization to homework, here are short and quick expert tips to help you and your children start the new school …
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7/28/17
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Florida Tax Free Weekend was announced for August 2017. The Florida Sales Tax Holiday 2017 kicks off on Friday, August 4th, and will end Sunday August 6th. Here are six items you should buy during …
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7/27/17
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The CFE Arena, a Spectra by Comcast Spectacor managed facility located on the campus of University of Central Florida, was recently ranked #2 as a “Top Stop” among Florida venues with a capacity …
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7/25/17
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates back to school and back to college spending to reach $75.8 billion this year. The NRF calculates this total from the results of their annual …
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7/21/17
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The Orange County Classroom Teachers Association (CTA) and the Orange County School District reached an agreement on salaries, and insurance. After several bargaining sessions and some serious …
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6/29/17
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Learn how the OCPS system works in 8 monthly half-day sessions
Leadership Orange is your opportunity to learn about what it takes to educate 203,000 students every day. From peeks into the …
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6/19/17
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Orange County Police Athletic League holds first camp in Apopka
The Orange County Police Athletic League held a basketball camp in Apopka this week, which attracted 57 Apopka students that are …
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6/9/17
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Mustangs look to build off 2016 success
Last season the Wekiva High School Mustangs enjoyed their best season in its 10-year history with a 7-4 record and a trip to the state playoffs. This …
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6/2/17
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5 playoff teams highlight tough schedule for Blue Darters
Two non-district road games early in the season against a perennial powerhouse and a state runner-up in 2016 highlight the Apopka Blue …
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6/2/17
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This time of year, charities are often forgotten about. During summer, there are no school drives for the local food pantries and many businesses put a halt on their charitable work as people head …
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5/30/17
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Dr. Peralta: "Big things can grow from tiny seeds"
From UCF Today
A UCF collaboration that provides free healthcare to uninsured farmworkers in Apopka has received an inaugural national …
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5/26/17
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Summer is quickly approaching! Do you have plans for your children?
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida is offering a Summer Zone Program at Wolf Lake that runs Monday-Thursday from …
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5/21/17
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From the City of Apopka
On Sunday Apopka firefighters presented Armando Borjas Jr. educational scholarships to two Apopka High School students - Xavier Spry and William Ayala - to attend …
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5/19/17
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Superintendent Barbara Jenkins writes open letter to Governor Scott
The Orange County School Board and Superintendent Barbara Jenkins have officially asked Governor Rick Scott to veto HB 7069 …
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5/17/17
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Awards luncheon focuses on leadership and teamwork
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce awarded 25 local students Citizenship Awards at its luncheon yesterday at the Highland Manor. Elected …
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5/11/17
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From the City of Apopka
Local high school juniors and seniors enrolled in this year’s Apopka Youth Works summer career education program will get an introductory class Tuesday about financial …
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5/8/17
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Apopka joins with Phillis Wheatley Elementary for a heartfelt tribute
From the City of Apopka
The City of Apopka and Phillis Wheatley Elementary will host a special 2017 Bike to School Day …
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5/5/17
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From The City of Apopka
Ten high school seniors from Apopka took the first steps yesterday in a progressive career education program that will make them nationally certified emergency medical …
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4/20/17
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Gunfire erupted inside an elementary school classroom in San Bernardino last week, leaving two adults and one student dead in what the authorities said was an apparent murder-suicide.
Raegan and …
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4/18/17
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Focus on Florida
By Erin Clark of Watchdog.org
The Florida Senate Education Committee dedicated most of its weekly meeting to tackling issues of assessment bloat running counter to …
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4/10/17
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Ray and Jannet Clark want to know if you can handle it?
The Apopka Christian and South Apopka Ministerial Alliances are hosting an inspirational and motivational forum featuring professional …
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4/6/17
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Scores 21 as Tar Heels Beat Gonzaga 71-65
Joel Berry II
Phoenix, AZ - Apopka's Joel Berry II scored 22 points, grabbed three rebounds, had six assists, two steals, and blocked one shot in …
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4/4/17
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Beats Oregon 77-76 to advance to finals
Joel Berry II
Apopka's Joel Berry II , despite two nagging ankle injuries, scored 11 points, grabbed three rebounds, had two assists, and a steal as …
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4/1/17
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Menu planning is never easy, especially when it involves the sometimes fickle and always evolving palates of children. Complicating the task for the Orange County Public Schools are …
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3/31/17
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