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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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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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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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Second Proposal for Eustis Community Center Site is $50M Arts Center
The city of Eustis has received an additional proposal in the controversial possibility of replacing the community center, this time in the form of a $50 million performing arts center, marina and gardens called “The Sanctuary.”. The Commission first aired the possibility of working with a developer to create...
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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.