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Try it, you’ll like it! Winter Indoor Futsal with Central Florida Soccer Club
The Central Florida Soccer Club Indoor Futsal Program is open to U8- High School boys and girls. You're welcome to join if you’re part of a club or looking to stay active during the offseason. more
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6 Tips for Helping Your Children through Divorce Proceedings
In this post, we intend to help couples going through family court understand exactly how to process this experience without causing undue harm or bad memories, while also allowing their children to understand. It’s a difficult task, but one you can accomplish. more
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An experimental aircraft like this solar-powered airship could someday play a role in providing internet access to rural areas or disaster zones.
A third of the world’s population lacks internet connectivity − airborne communications stations could change that
Telecommunications equipment positioned high in the air, on uncrewed balloons, airships, gliders and airplanes, could increase social and economic equality by filling internet connectivity gaps. This could allow more people to participate fully in the digital age. An experimental aircraft like this solar-powered … more
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Eggs Up Grill in Apopka hosts Pre-Back to School celebration with Apopka Dog Mayor Asher
On Thursday, August 8th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Apopka families will have an “eggcellent” opportunity to enjoy a free, pre-back-to-school event at Eggs Up Grill in Apopka located at 502 S. Hunt Club Blvd. in the Publix shopping plaza by ACE Hardware. more
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Rep. Daniel Webster will speak at the August 15th benefit breakfast for Above & Beyond Pregnancy Center in Apopka.
Rep. Daniel Webster speaking in Apopka
Above & Beyond Pregnancy Center in Apopka presents its First Annual Benefit Breakfast featuring keynote speaker US Congressman Daniel Webster, to raise support for, and bring healing and hope to women and families in Apopka. more
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Your child's best school year starts with their best smile
When our children are overly conscious of their smile, it creates unseen stressors on their mental health and overall well-being, which can be difficult to talk about with parents and family. more
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OCPS provides summer meals for children at no charge               
No need to sign up! No forms! Just meals at no charge all summer long. Orange County Public Schools offers free meals to every student and all children 18 years and younger, thanks to the Summer BreakSpot program. more
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Kick it up a notch: Elevate your game at Indoor Soccer Camp this summer
Whether you're a fresh-faced newbie or a mini Messi in the making, the Central Florida Soccer Club in Apopka has programs to fit your skillset. more
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DOH-Orange highlights National Water Safety Month
Florida offers countless opportunities to enjoy water recreation in pools, lakes, and other surrounding bodies of water. That is why water safety is critical. more
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Governor signs bill allowing teens older than 16 to work 30+ hours per week
The law will go into effect on July 1, allowing Florida minors older than 16 to work more than 30 hours per week if a parent, guardian, or school superintendent gives their permission in a waiver. more
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Back-to-Ghoul Shopping: This is expected to be the biggest-ever year for US Halloween Costume Shopping
With 73% of Americans saying they’ll celebrate this year, retailers are salivating as much as a trick-or-treater staring down a king-size KitKat. As historians tell it, Halloween  originated  from Samhain,  the  ancient Celtic festival … more
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Anxiety, depression and suicide among U.S. teens continue to increase.
As the mental health crisis in children and teens worsens, the dire shortage of mental health providers is preventing young people from getting the help they need
For every 100,000 children in the U.S. – with 1 in 5 of those children having a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder in a given year – there are only 14 child and adolescent psychiatrists available to treat them. Why the shortage? more
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14 Important Life Lessons to Teach Your Child from Day One
There are many ways you can start teaching your child essential life skills from day one. Here is everything you should teach your child from day one. more
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Topaz Clinical Research in Apopka currently recruiting children and adolescents ages 6-17 for a clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rimegepant for the acute treatment of migraine
The World Health Organization classifies migraine as one of the 10 most disabling medical illnesses, which occurs in approximately four to 11 percent of elementary school-aged children and eight to 15 percent of high school-aged adolescents. more
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Most babies are as ugly as misbegotten toads!
What is it about people thinking their babies are beautiful?Babies aren’t beautiful; they are all red and wrinkled and squiggly like they could have been painted during your uncle Salvador … more
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Sparklers: Florida Doctors Warn Against “Kid-Friendly Fireworks”
If you’re planning on lighting sparklers this Fourth of July, believing they are among the safest fireworks, think again. Doctors with HCA Florida Healthcare say they are actually among the most dangerous. more
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AAA: The 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers Have Begun
30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days” - a period that runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  more
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What’s behind the US infant formula shortage – and how to make sure it doesn’t happen again
Media reports have highlighted the plight of mothers, fathers, and caregivers across the U.S. who have scrambled to find scarce supplies, or driven long distances to buy formula. more
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Apopka Fire and Police Depts team up to offer FREE water safety classes
This unique opportunity will combine hands-on training and educational lessons designed to teach parents and children the necessary safety procedures when in and around water.  more
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Take the pledge Apopka to advance equity and empower the underserved
Re-imagine Communities is on a mission to advance equity by empowering the underserved and at-risk youth of Central Florida, with a large focus in Apopka. Through mentoring and coaching, education … more
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AAA: Car crashes are the number one safety issue for children
According to the latest figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 183,000 children were injured in car crashes in 2018. more
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CDC study: Heart problems more likely to occur after COVID infections rather than vaccines
Heart complications have been increasingly connected to people who have contracted COVID-19, but other heart problems have been tied to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Here's the difference. more
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Are Your Kids Struggling In School? Try This
If your child is struggling in school, this article will provide you with some of the tools you can use to help improve their academic performance and fit into the system better. more
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Dental Emergencies: Knowing what to do can lessen the trauma
Once I became a pediatric dentist, I started seeing an increasing number of children coming to the office for emergencies following an accident or trauma. Here are key tips to help should you find you, or your child facing one of these issues. more
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Registration now open for Spring Break Camp at Camp Wewa
The City of Apopka's Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Spring Break Camp  for children ages 5 - 10 years old, in grades K - 5, who need care during Spring Break. more
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