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Apopka, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Apopka! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning your July 4th? See what Apopka has in store.
  • Looking for free baby-friendly fun in Apopka this week?
  • Which Apopka Blue Darters turned big seasons into college opportunities?

Also on today's calendar: What Orlando Families Must Know to Help Their Child Get Into Top Colleges and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Apopka's July Fourth Celebration Honoring America's 250th Anniversary (theapopkavoice.com) — Apopka residents are invited to a free July 4, 2026 celebration at the Apopka Amphitheater, featuring music by Private Stock Band and fireworks at 9 p.m. The city is also accepting vendor and sponsor submissions, with food, kids’ activities, and a high-energy concert planned to mark America’s 250th birthday close to home.
   

2. Baby Tales at OCLS - Apopka (macaronikid.com) — Parents with little ones in Apopka can bring babies 0–18 months to the free Baby Tales lap-time program at OCLS – North Orange, 1211 E. Semoran Blvd. Sessions use rhythm, rhymes, and repetition to build early literacy and motor skills, and Macaroni KID encourages families to confirm details on the organizer’s site before attending.
   

3. Apopka's 2025-26 sports year brought many highlights (theapopkachief.com) — Apopka sports fans can look back on a packed 2025–26 school year, with Blue Darter teams in basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, baseball, track, and more earning playoff berths, district titles, and college commitments. The article highlights key records, standout athletes heading to colleges nationwide, and large graduating senior classes, while noting that younger Apopka players are already poised to continue the winning tradition.
   

4. May rainfall brings limited relief as drought continues across District (theapopkavoice.com) — Apopka residents are being served by the St. Johns River Water Management District as it warns that, despite a wetter-than-normal May, much of the region remains in moderate to extreme drought. Groundwater levels are still low, and most counties are below average for rainfall over the past year, though nearby Rock Springs and Wekiwa Springs continue to show normal flows.
   

5. News orgs urge Orange County schools to change policy that ‘chills First Amendment-protected speech' (orlandoweekly.com) — Orange County Public Schools is facing pressure from several news outlets, including The Apopka Chief, to loosen a media policy they say discourages employees from speaking freely with reporters. The coalition argues the rules chill First Amendment rights and hinder transparency, while the district defends them as necessary for accuracy and student privacy but promises to review and clarify its procedures.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
    11:00 am
  • Which Digital Marketing Platforms & Strategies Work in 2026
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Online Event
    12:00 pm
  • EVENING IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
    5:00 pm
  • Artisans June Featured Artists Reception
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Artisans of Mount Dora 139 E. 4th Ave. Mount Dora FL
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Every once in a while I feel like something light for dinner and soup seems to fill the bill.
    This recipe is for one of my favorites. Cauliflower Carrot Soup: 1 onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 head… (Nextdoor Silver Rose)
  • Help I have a major water leak.
    Don’t know where it’s coming from. Can anyone recommend a good licensed plumber? (Nextdoor Royal Oak Estates)
  • ProLogistix posted a job opening for Fabricator/Forklift Operator in Apopka. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Produce Associate in Apopka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apopka here.

Ok Apopka! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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