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In Apopka, busy food distribution event reflects chronic food insecurity challenge
Some 500 local households are now better prepared for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, following a food distribution event in Apopka Thursday. But for millions in Florida and beyond, food insecurity is a chronic problem, one extending well past the holiday season. Close to 650,000 people are food insecure within the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s seven-county service area, representing about 18% of all food-insecure people in Florida.
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Lake Helen considers new development proposal for land once eyed for DeLand auto mall
DELAND, Fla. – A piece of property along Interstate 4 and Orange Camp Road that was once proposed as the site of a major auto mall could have a very different future. Property owners are now proposing a mixed-use development that would include fast food restaurants, a sit-down restaurant, a 120-room hotel, and an apartment complex with 348 total dwelling units.
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WWII Army tug Tiger returns to Central Florida birthplace
The World War II-era U.S. Army tug Tiger ST-479 has returned to Lake Beresford in DeLand, Fla., as local preservationists work to bring the 82-year-old vessel ashore for permanent display. Volunteers moved the tug to Lake Beresford on Oct. 31, placing it less than 600' from where it was built...
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Winn-Dixie and Second Harvest bring Thanksgiving meals to Apopka families
A community partnership brought turkeys and Thanksgiving sides to Patmos Chapel in Apopka on November 12. Winn-Dixie and its charitable foundation joined Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and the church to distribute food to 500 families facing hunger. The event supported Second Harvest’s broader hunger relief efforts across seven Central Florida counties.
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Predicting every Volusia-Flagler area 1st-round high school football playoff game
The formula’s simple: win to keep the season alive. The high school football postseason kicks off Thursday with the Florida Invitational Tournament and Independent League brackets. The traditional FHSAA playoffs begin under the lights on Friday night. Seven Volusia-Flagler programs will be looking to follow the aforementioned, easier-said-than-done formula to keep playing. Watch FHSAA football on NFHS network Atlantic and Pine Ridge get the area started as the local Independent representatives. DeLand , Father Lopez, Mainland , New Smyrna Beach and Spruce Creek open their playoff journeys Friday. We’re predicting who’s going to advance and who’s heading home this week. Our records from the regular season are listed below. Zach Allen: 84-19 Chris Boyle: 86-17 Chris Vinel: 84-19 Atlantic at Umatilla, 7:30 p.m. Thursday Allen: Atlantic 35, Umatilla 22 Atlantic's turnaround from a winless Sunshine State Athletic Association team to an 8-2 independent FHSAA member would reach new heights with a playoff win. Running backs Elijah Canidate and Dwawn Fountain Jr., who have combined for 1,563 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns, will lead them to it. Boyle: Atlantic 27, Umatilla 20 Atlantic put together an eight-win regular season with a +156 scoring differential, finished off with a 30-3 rout of
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Apopka’s next City Administrator: A promise, a placeholder, and unanswered questions
Mayor Nick Nesta says a permanent city administrator is already lined up, even as Brian Mater begins serving in the interim role. Records released to The Apopka Voice show Mater brings an insurance and construction background, a departure from former interim administrator Radley Williams’ extensive municipal experience. Nesta praised Mater’s early work, but the permanent candidate’s identity and Mater’s future role remain unclear.