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840 meals last week, another 1350 in next three days!
By Denise Badger-Connell, Publisher
COVID-19 brought a crises to our community that left many Apopka families cut off from income …
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4/28/20
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More than 150,000 pounds of produce, 43,500 gallons of milk to be donated to Feeding America food banks during the first week of the initiative
From the Publix Newsroom
This week, Publix …
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4/24/20
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From Orange County Newsroom
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), in partnership with Centerplate and Urban Smart Farms , continues to support the region through the donation of fresh …
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4/23/20
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From the Office of Senator Randolph Bracy, District 11 (Apopka's District)
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) still spreading and threatening many of our livelihoods, State Senator Randolph Bracy …
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4/22/20
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From Florida Department of Children and Families
Today, Governor DeSantis directed the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to begin developing plans to implement an online …
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4/10/20
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From the Office of State Representative Kamia Brown
State Representative Kamia Brown will host a farm share distribution for families in need due to the impact of COVID-19. The farm share will …
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4/9/20
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By David H. Jernigan, Professor of Health Law, Policy & Management, Boston University | The Conversation
In the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic, it has become easier to buy alcohol than …
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4/8/20
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News that brings a smile
From The Hustle
We give these good boys and girls a 12/10.
Some companies and super neighborly types are enlisting their pups to …
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4/8/20
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From Orange County Florida Government Newsroom
Orange County and Visit Orlando announce this Tuesday, April 7, 2020 as “#407 Day” for residents to show support for local restaurants and …
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4/5/20
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By Michael Haedicke, Associate Professor of Sociology, Drake University | The Conversation
Many Americans may find bare grocery store shelves the most worrying sign of the impact of the COVID-19 …
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4/3/20
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Eggs are as expensive as ever, but bacon’s a bargain. Why?
From The Hustle
Egg prices have increased nearly 250% from 84¢ to $2.93 for a dozen in the US this year, making …
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4/3/20
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From the Office of Senator Randolph Bracy, District 11
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) still spreading and threatening many of our livelihoods, State Senator Randolph Bracy will host a food …
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4/2/20
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From Family Features With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids the basics of nutrition and eating right. Consider …
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3/31/20
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From the Office of Senator Randolph Bracy, District 11
Please join me and our community partners - Promise Seeds Initiatives and CarePlus Health Plans - for a free Farm Share Food Distribution. …
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3/24/20
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From Publix Super Markets
The following are the most recent updates from Publix as they continue to work to serve the evolving needs of our communities:
Reserved senior shopping hours
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3/20/20
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By Jason Schaumburg | The Center Square
A couple hours after directing businesses in Broward and Palm Beach counties to close or curtail operations, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis directed all …
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3/20/20
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By Restaurant News Release Following the grand openings of two successfully operating Central Florida restaurants in Lake Mary and Sanford, the popular, fast-casual, fresh food concept Kona Poké …
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3/12/20
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By Family Features
From cereal and milk to yogurt and fruit to broccoli and cheese, combining dairy with plant-based foods creates a superfood power couple that can help ensure you and your …
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3/7/20
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By Stephanie Meyers, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Boston University, The Conversation At one time or another, just about every parent uses food to reward their kids for good behavior and …
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3/6/20
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March can seem like the toughest part of the year: long and cold with few days, if any, off from work and even a lost hour of sleep. Leave it to Dunkin’ to introduce the perfect perk to bring a …
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3/5/20
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The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will kick off Super Bowl LIV Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
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2/2/20
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59 th Annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival takes over Kit Land Nelson Park March 28 th- 29 th
Who: GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club and the City of Apopka
What: 59th Annual Apopka Art and …
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1/28/20
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By Jeffrey Miller, Colorado State University With America in the middle of a flourishing craft beer and craft spirits movement, it’s easy to forget that Prohibition was once the law of the land. …
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1/16/20
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Kwanzaa 2019
Note: Kwanza is celebrated today (December 26th) through January 1st 2020
By Frank E. Dobson, Jr.
On December 26th, millions throughout the world’s African community …
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12/26/19
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From the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and Sonny's BBQ
Sonny’s BBQ is excited to announce the re-grand opening …
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12/11/19
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