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Comeback Kids: Apopka rallies past Seminole 24-23 to claim district title
Junior placekicker Hayden Kosicki drilled a 34-yard field goal on the last play of the game to propel the Apopka Blue Darters to a 24-23 win over Seminole High to win the Class 4M District 2 title. more
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Blue Darters beat Evans 23-12; play for district title Tuesday night
For the fifth time this season, the Apopka Blue Darters spotted its opponent a lead and then rallied to win - this time against the Evans Trojans 23-12.  more
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Blue Darters rally; Wekiva stalled
The Apopka Blue Darters continued their winning ways last Friday with a 21-17 come-from-behind victory over Lake Mary. The Wekiva Mustangs, however, could not rally. more
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Breaking News: Orange County Public Schools reopening on Tuesday
The Orange County Public School District announced that all its schools would be closed on Monday, while the Orange County Government announced it would resume trash collection on Monday. more
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Updating Hurricane Ian News: Orange County Public schools remaining closed on Monday; trash collection resumes
The Orange County Public School District announced that all its schools would be closed on Monday, while the Orange County Government announced it would resume trash collection on Monday. more
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Weather Alert: OCPS closing schools Wednesday and Thursday
Beginning on Wednesday, September 28th, all schools and facilities will be closed, and extracurricular activities will be canceled through Thursday, September 29th.  more
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Blue Darters, Mustangs fall in week five
Week five in high school football proved to be a struggle for both the Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs. more
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Week Three: Blue Darters bounce back; Wekiva's rally falls short
The Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs took to the field Friday night in week three of the high school football season. Both teams were coming off losses in week two. more
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Tough night for Apopka football teams
It was a tough night for the Apopka Blue Darters and the Wekiva Mustangs. Both teams fell to 1-1 on the season in heartbreaking losses. more
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Photo of overcrowded hallway at Apopka High School triggers response from local activist
 Olsen: "We must come together with a coordinated, consistent, UNITED, and UNRELENTING effort to make the changes in Tallahassee to address our overcapacity." more
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Summer Meals All Summer Long: OCPS extends its free meals program
The school year may be over, but as inflation, rising rent, and the mounting cost of gas take a financial toll on Central Florida families, the season for food insecurity is just beginning. more
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Wekiva High School wins multiple awards at Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association competitions
Throughout the weekend, ProStart students competed in categories including Culinary, Management, Edible Centerpiece, and Waiter’s Relay. more
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Wekiva Pop Warner Football and Cheer Association launches early signup campaign this Saturday in South Apopka
The Wekiva Pop Warner and Cheer season will kick off on August 1st, but practices start during spring break and summer, three days a week at Wheatley Park from 5-7 pm. more
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Apopka artist Mariah Salinas accepts her award in the Illustrators of the Future contest.
Apopka artist honored at Hollywood awards event
Apopka artist Mariah Salinas was honored at the L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Event in Hollywood as a winner in the Illustrators of the Future contest. more
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In Orange County Public Schools, over 1,400 students are absent and unaccounted for
From Staff Reports The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is the ninth-largest district in the United States and the fourth largest in Florida. It serves more than 206,000 students at 202 schools. … more
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Wekiva High receives Blue School Grant from Water District
Wekiva High School won their grant for a water-conserving garden with STEM learning goals From the St. John's River Water Management District Wekiva High and 12 other schools (and 14 classroom … more
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Week Three Summary: Apopka remains unbeaten; Wekiva routed by West Orange
High School Football From Staff Reports The Apopka Blue Darters continued their defensive dominance and winning ways with an impressive 28-14 victory over the Dr. Phillips Panthers. The … more
Teacher Vanessa Rosario greets students outside of iPrep Academy on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Miami-Dade County. Schools opened with a strict mask mandate to guard against coronavirus infections. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky
State cannot enforce its mandate against school mask mandates
Judge Cooper’s ruling follows an Aug. 24-27 trial stemming from a May lawsuit filed by parents from seven counties alleging Governor DeSantis’ order unconstitutionally bars school boards from … more
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High School Football: Blue Darters blank West Orange 13-0; Ocoee rallies past Wekiva 14-13
Week Two Summary From Staff Reports It seems the Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs are traveling in two different directions this season. Apopka won its second straight game, while … more
Students from Crescent City Jr./Sr. High School get their feet wet while learning about the lakes of their area.
Could your students use $2,000 for hands-on learning? SJRWMD’s Blue School Grant Program Sept. deadline
Grants may be awarded in three areas: freshwater resources field study, water conserving landscape projects or water conservation community/school awareness campaigns From St. Johns River Water … more
A high school or university American football player playing in an outdoor football field. He is carrying a football running.
Unmasking the 'invisible injury': Knowing concussion signs saves lives
After a fall or hit to the head, even if you're not sure a concussion happened, youth athletes should not return to their game until they've been evaluated by a medical professional From … more
Kickoff Classic: Apopka blasts DeLand 38-6; Mustangs fall to Vikings 20-6
High School Football 2021 From Staff Reports The Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs got their seasons started tonight by hosting pre-season Kickoff Classic games. The Blue Darters … more
Studies show an association between school backpack use and back pain among children; prevention tips
One published literature review concluded that a student's backpack should have a maximum weight of no more than 10-15% of the student's body weight From AdventHealth Our children's safety … more
A new day: Mustangs are set to usher in a new era
High School Football 2021 By Nathaniel Marrero, Interning Correspondent with The Apopka Voice A race against time is a tough battle. And that's exactly what the Wekiva Mustangs football team finds … more
Anxiety may affect many more children than usual this fall. Cavan Images/Cavan Collection via Getty Images
How parents can help kids deal with back-to-school anxiety
Here are steps parents can take to help reduce their kids’ back-to-school anxiety and encourage a better start to the fall term. more
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