Orange County has awarded Central Florida Dreamplex a $15,000 Youth Sports Enhancement Grant. The funding will help expand its Orlando Magic Dreamers wheelchair basketball program for athletes ages 5 to 18.

Central Florida SC offers a complete soccer development pathway for children ages 2 through high school. Programs combine professional coaching, skill development, and competitive opportunities in a positive, supportive environment.

Former Apopka High School football star Jalen Carter has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles. The reported $152 million deal rewards Carter’s rapid rise from Blue Darters standout to one of the NFL’s premier defensive players.

HCA Florida Healthcare physicians are encouraging families to take basic safety precautions while enjoying Florida’s waterways this summer. Drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional death among Florida children ages 1 to 4.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle and Apopka native Jalen Carter is returning home to host a free youth football camp Saturday at Apopka High School. The camp will offer football instruction, mentorship, lunch, giveaways and performance training for boys and girls ages 7-17.

Time to Train Athletics Foundation will host a free youth basketball clinic for boys ages 7–17 on June 28 at The Well Activity Center in Apopka, featuring coaching from former professional player Jonathon Thompson.

As families spend more time around water during the summer months, swim instructors are reminding parents that water safety starts earlier — and lasts longer — than many realize. Beyond learning strokes, swim lessons help children develop confidence, awareness, and essential survival skills that grow over time.

This free family-friendly event is designed to create positive interactions between youth and community leaders while encouraging healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship, and meaningful engagement.

Swim lessons are about far more than learning strokes or swimming across a pool. Early lessons help children build confidence, comfort, awareness, and foundational water safety skills that can stay with them for life.

Apopka officials have broken ground on six new soccer fields at the Northwest Recreation Complex. The expansion is expected to increase field availability and support larger athletic events.

A dispute over youth sports field rental rates at Apopka’s Northwest Recreation Complex is drawing renewed attention at City Hall as the City moves forward with a competitive bidding process. Central Florida Soccer Club leaders and supporters say the RFP was applied only to CFSC, raising concerns about fairness, transparency, and the future of travel soccer for more than 500 local children.

The free Lake Apopka Eco-Bike Ride invites residents and visitors to experience one of Central Florida’s most scenic nature trails on two wheels. The event takes place Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., with online registration now open.

Apopka’s parks offer moments of excellence, from the Amphitheater to improved multi-purpose fields, but persistent issues—from playground safety to inconsistent field enforcement—undermine their potential. Residents and staff alike call for immediate action, proactive planning, and consistent support to ensure the city’s parks meet community needs.

After a month-long renovation, the basketball courts at Alonzo Williams Park are officially complete and open for play. The project, funded through the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency, brings upgraded surfaces, new backboards, and rims to one of the city’s most popular recreation spots.

Florida isn’t California - it’s wetter, more humid and prone to flooding - but as more Floridians consider replacing lawns with gravel-heavy xeriscapes or artificial turf to save water or reduce upkeep, this study offers a cautionary tale.

Beginning this fall, all Florida high school athletes must receive a one-time EKG to detect hidden heart conditions. The law, named the Second Chance Act, honors 16-year-old Chance Gainer, who died from an undiagnosed heart condition during a football game in 2023.

Apopka native and Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is hosting a free youth football camp on Saturday, July 12, at Apopka High School. The camp will offer essential football skills and performance drills to boys and girls aged 8–17.

After years of stalled plans and mounting frustration, the owners of Errol Estate Golf Course have put the ball squarely in the City of Apopka’s court.

The Youth Sports Performance Camp is scheduled for June 7th from 10am-1pm at the Dream Lake Elementary School Field - 500 North Park Avenue in Apopka.