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Apopka Historical Society erecting signs to dedicate Apopka streets to local...
Street sign dedications will soon go up to honor Apopka war heroes, informing residents and visitors of the men’s rank, name, war served, and...
Our own Farmworker Association of Florida in Apopka joins with coalition...
U.S Food, Farm, and Fish Systems urge Congress to provide immediate pandemic relief for workers, small and mid-size farmers, and consumers in communities of...
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Safely seated: Orange Co. Fire Rescue offers free car seat safety checkpoints
From the Orange County Newsroom
It’s a proven fact car seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children. According to the National Highway Traffic...
FL Dept. of Health in Orange Co. urges taking these steps to protect your...
From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
This Friday, in-person learning at Orange County schools will begin. The Florida Department of Health in...
‘This school year it’s okay to take it easy’, encourages local behavioral health specialist
By Amanda Reineck, MSW, RCSWI
Work. Stress. Socially distant schooling.
It’s never easy being a parent, but this fall brings more challenges than most – and...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida have more spaces open for after-school programs
Spaces are available at most of the organization’s Club locations; the fee is only $30 for the entire school year.
From the Boys & Girls...
AAA urges drivers to be cautious as classes resume; crash data for school-transportation fatalities
From AAA
As Florida students begin the school year - in one form or another (virtual/classroom) - AAA is urging motorists to slow down and...
Orange Co. launches COVID-19 Eviction Diversion Program to provide relief, details and amounts
Landlord & Tenant Program will assist up to $4,000 in past due rent
From the Orange County Newsroom
In an effort to help curb the onslaught...
Maybe now’s the time to get some chickens; UF/IFAS breaks down reasons why
Keeping backyard chickens is a growing trend, and Apopka has three great resources to get started
From UF / Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday brings 3 days of savings; details of what is /...
The Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday starts Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9, 2020. It might get a little crazy out there during this...
Orange Co. confirms 5,491 positive COVID-19 cases in last 2 weeks, 38 deaths this...
Small business grant applications opens next week, includes home-based businesses; details on assistance for tenants and landlords; resort tax collections down 89%
From the Orange...
Local nonprofit hosting virtual “back-to-school” help sessions for parents this week
Enrollment paperwork, lists of supplies, materials, immunizations and more can be a struggle for any parent to navigate – but particularly for those whose...