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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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Eustis High Softball’s Brooklyn Powhida Signs With Purdue
Brooklyn Powhida, a standout senior outfielder on the Eustis High School softball team, has signed her commitment to continue her athletic and academic career at Purdue University. Surrounded by family, friends and faculty, Brooklyn thanked her family, coaches and teammates. “I am extremely thankful and blessed to announce my commitment...
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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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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.