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ASU blasts off across the country, faces UCF with bowl eligibility on the line
TEMPE, Ariz. — On April 1, NASA launched the Artemis II mission from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Orion spacecraft, carrying four astronauts, reached speeds of up to 17,500 mph as it left Earth’s orbit, then accelerated to about 25,000 mph on its way to the Moon.
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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 girls basketball looks to take a step forward
A new season brings a different energy to Apopka girls basketball. After a 7-17 campaign, coach Brittany Hardy believes the Lady Darters have a group that is more motivated, more coachable and eager to put in the work needed to turn things around. That change has been noticeable throughout the...
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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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Vans Warped Tour Orlando 2026: Dates, Venue, Entry Times and What to Know
ORLANDO, Fla. — Nov. 13, 2026. Vans Warped Tour returns to Orlando this weekend, bringing two days of live music to Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15. The stadium confirms the festival dates and location at 1 Citrus Bowl Place.…
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Festival of Trees 2026 Opens at Orlando Museum of Art for Its 40th Year
ORLANDO, Fla. — Nov. 13, 2026. The Orlando Museum of Art will welcome visitors to the 40th annual Festival of Trees from Nov. 14 through Nov. 22, marking the holiday season with decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread creations and festive displays. Presented by the Council of…