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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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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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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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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…
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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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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...