🌱 What do this week’s 2,065 police calls reveal about Apopka crime?

What's up Apopka! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What do this week’s 2,065 police calls reveal about Apopka crime?

Also on today's calendar: Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Beat: APD arrests 29 Nov. 30-Dec. 6 (theapopkachief.com) — Apopka Police handled 2,065 calls for service, 28 crashes, and 29 arrests between November 30 and December 6, giving residents a snapshot of recent local crime and enforcement. The report lists burglary numbers, juvenile charges, and detailed adult arrest information, including several Apopka residents charged with offenses ranging from drug possession to aggravated assault and warrants.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Apopka

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  The Sanford Galleon, 541 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Camp Wewa Private Rental
  Apopka, FL Calendar , 221 S. Binion Road , Apopka
• 49th Annual Apopka Christmas Parade "Miracle on Park Avenue!"
  Apopka, FL Calendar Apopka, FL 32703
  10:00 am
• Wreaths Across America 2025
  Apopka, FL Calendar Apopka, FL 32703
  1:00 pm
• Silent Knights: A Jolly Holiday Concert 2025
  Apopka Amphitheater , 3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy , Apopka
  5:00 pm
• INTERACTIVE PLAY: THE JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
  The Well Activity Center , 110 Athletes Row , Apopka
  5:00 pm
• Saturday Sounds Holiday Concert 2025
  Apopka Amphitheater , 3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy , Apopka
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Apopka Police Code Enforcement Hearings
  Apopka, FL Calendar , 120 East Main Street , Apopka
  1:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Apopka City Council Meeting
  Apopka, FL Calendar , 120 East Main Street , Apopka
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  The Sanford Galleon , 541 N Palmetto Ave , Sanford
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Lake County Schools - Career Expo
  Clermont Arts and Recreation Center , 3700 US-27 , Clermont
  8:00 am
• AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
  11:00 am
• THE CHEF'S TABLE - The Mount Dora Bistro
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
  12:00 pm
• TEA APOTHECARY - The Mount Dora Bistro
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please help me find my son's cat.
  His name is Iris and he is a small light orange cat. We had people working on our pool enclosure and he got out. We miss him dearly. Any information… (Nextdoor Sweetwater Neighbors)
• I'm just wondering if anyone has had any experience with Sheeler High School.
  My son is in tenth grade and absolutely HATES going to school. All of his teachers say that he's very intelligent, he just lacks motivation. So here… (Nextdoor Dream Lake)

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for Hiring House Cleaner / Housekeeper for Cleaning Company - Paid Training / Company Car / NO Nights, NO Weekends & NO Holidays OFF in Apopka. Apply here.
• Livetrends Design Group LLC posted a job opening for Freight Broker in Apopka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apopka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ocoee

• Johio Glen home tops Ocoee sales from Dec. 1 to 7 (orangeobserver.com)
• Armbruster retires from OCPS after more than 35 years (orangeobserver.com)
• Ocoee gym says tests show it's currently Legionnaires free (cfpublic.org)

Pine Hills

• Holy pumpkin spice! Trader Joe's targets Kissimmee, Maitland for new stores (orlandosentinel.com)

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

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