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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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Brazilian Rock-Themed Pizzeria Chain Files Plans to Open in Ocoee
A pizzeria chain with roots in Brazil has set its sights on Ocoee, filing paperwork with the state for a new restaurant at 9401 West Colonial Drive. Rock, Amor & Pizza is planning the location in the 34761 zip code, though the project is still in its earliest stages and plenty of details remain unknown.
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Orlando Skies Sour as Weekend Cold Snap Crashes the Sunshine State
Orlando woke Thursday to clear skies and temperatures near 66 degrees, but the calm start is the front end of a sharp weather swing. Clouds will fill in through the day, with a high near 79, before a stronger cold front arrives overnight and sends Central Florida toward its chilliest stretch of the season.
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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.
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Blue Darters coach looks ahead to 2027 after missing playoffs
Despite finishing 5-5 and winning its final two games, Apopka football did not qualify for the 2026 FHSAA playoffs. Head coach Neeson questioned how the new ranking system evaluates strength of schedule while acknowledging that the Blue Darters failed to win games they needed. His offseason priorities include improving strength and speed, developing the program’s talent and preparing players for college recruiting opportunities.
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Apopka’s Thanksgiving Food Drive 2026
The City of Apopka is organizing a Thanksgiving food drive that will benefit the food pantry at Sheeler High School. Residents are asked to bring donations to Apopka City Hall. Donations can be dropped off through November 25, 2026. The collection aims to support the…