Under a vibrant sky filled with the spirit of unity and celebration, Apopka came alive on Saturday, September 28th, as residents gathered at Kit Land Nelson Park to honor the rich tapestry of Hispanic heritage. This spirited event transformed the park into a colorful mosaic of music, dance, and delicious food, showcasing the diverse cultures that enrich the community.
In honor of the accomplishments of the Hispanic community throughout history, Apopka residents gathered to celebrate National Hi...

The donors from UCF Honors Congress took laps around Memory Circle on Friday to raise money for cancer research and the development of new treatments, combining exercise with a good deed.According to the National Cancer Institute website, it estimates that 2 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and that 600 thousand people will die from the disease, which will make it one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
Honors Congress, a school organization under...

Apopka residents pushed back on Wednesday, August 21st, exercising their First Amendment rights by protesting their discontent with Mayor Bryan Nelson’s decision to move public comments to the end of the August 7th City Council meeting and turn off the live feed so they could not be heard.
Because of this, Megan Garcia took action.
Garcia, an Apopka resident who often speaks during public comments, organized the protest to pressure Nelson to reverse his decision.
“There was no remorse," said Gar...

The Wellness and Health Promotion Services hosted an event to raise awareness about safety and wellness for Safe Knight Week at Memory Mall on Monday.

According to the RWC website, Safe Knight Week started 12 years ago as a partnership event between different departments to help students identify campus safety resources before they travel for spring break.

“We offer self-defense classes for our students, and it’s really important information to know, especially when it comes to mindset and awa

IDEAS For Us, in collaboration with Poder Latinx, hosted a panel discussion at the Center for Health & Wellbeing on the crucial role of sustainability in the near future.

On Wednesday, March 6, these organizations came together to explore how investing in green workforce training programs and other sustainable practices, such as cleaner energy and more recycling, can transform lives and businesses into something more environmentally friendly.

IDEAS For Us is a nonprofit organization with more

UCF took students down memory lane by hosting a silent disco night event on Wednesday in the Pegasus Ballroom in honor of Black History Month.

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans, as well as recognize their role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month, according to the History website.

This year, the Multicultural Student Center and Campus Activities Board joined forces t

Students splashed around in bubbly foam and enjoyed food at UCF Downtown's Foam Splash to celebrate homecoming on Thursday.

The first Foam Splash that UCF Downtown hosted was in November 2021, and two years later, they have kept up this new tradition. Foam Splash is a play on Spirit Splash which on the main campus one of the most popular events and it has been voted as one of the most popular college traditions, according to UCF archives.

Stephanie Rodriguez, UCF social media communications sp