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Gallup reports that the average American holiday shopper estimates they’ll spend US$975 on presents in 2023, the highest amount since this survey began in 1999.
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By Chip Colwell, Associate Research Professor of Anthropology, University of Colorado Denver
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12/13/23
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Despite last-minute pushback from the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and two local banks, the Apopka City Council voted 3-2 at its December 6th meeting to amend the policy.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/11/23
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Brent Haywood will succeed Samuel Davis Jr., who has served as CEO/GM since 2008. Davis Jr. announced his plans to retire earlier this summer.
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From LANGD
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12/11/23
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Fights over patents erupt all the time, but they rarely involve a company as large as Apple facing consequences this staggering.
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By Katherine Laidlaw, The Hustle
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12/10/23
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Consumer surveys by the two competing trade groups suggest that people paid in the range of $80 to $100 for their trees in 2022.
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By Jay L. Zagorsky, and Patrick Abouchalache, Boston University
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12/10/23
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This is Chipotle's first location in the city limits of Apopka. There is also a Chipotle in unincorporated Apopka at 2201 East Semoran Boulevard.
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From Chipotle Mexican Grill
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12/4/23
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Chick-fil-A Apopka reopened at a new location yesterday. The new restaurant features an expanded drive-thru and overall footprint to enhance the Guest and Team Member experience.
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From Chick-fil-A
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11/30/23
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Cyber Monday, the online counterpart to Black Friday, has evolved into a shopping phenomenon, drawing millions of shoppers seeking the best bargains from the comfort of their screens.
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From Staff Reports and Business Insider
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11/26/23
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With two big shopping days on the horizon – Black Friday and Cyber Monday – U.S. retailers are preparing for the most important time of the year.
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By Ayalla A. Ruvio, and Forrest Morgeson, Michigan State University
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11/23/23
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The Apopka Voice has learned that the Highland Manor and the Hilton Garden Inn, two key properties associated with the Apopka City Center, are up for sale.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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11/20/23
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On Tuesday, November 14th, Sonny’s BBQ will recognize Officer Adsudalah Brooks and Recruit Officer Laura Crespo of the Apopka Police Department for their role in delivering a baby!
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From Sonny's BBQ
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11/8/23
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Veterans from Lake, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, and Sumter counties are invited to this event, whether searching for their next job or transitioning to civilian life.
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From CareerSource Central Florida
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11/7/23
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A social enterprise, Plate Above Catering is the exclusive caterer of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and provides financial support for the food bank’s Culinary Training Program.
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From the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
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11/7/23
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The recalled product is the dinosaur-shaped “Fun Nuggets” with a “use by” date of September 4th, 2024. If you have purchased this product, Tyson urges you to discard it immediately.
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From NewsGPT
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11/6/23
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Veterans from Lake, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, and Sumter counties are invited to this event, whether searching for their next job or transitioning to civilian life.
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From CareerSource Central Florida
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11/2/23
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Florida is the 13th state this year to introduce legislation that would roll back labor laws intended to protect minors, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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10/26/23
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Since early 2023, the Division of Building Safety staff has been working with the Business Process Technology team to facilitate this change.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/25/23
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An unprecedented surge in the nationwide construction of new housing — mostly apartments — may finally be making a dent in fast-rising rents that have made life harder for tenants.
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By Tim Henderson, Florida Phoenix
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10/24/23
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Orange County bids out millions of dollars worth of contracts yearly for everything from professional services work to multimillion-dollar construction projects.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/23/23
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Florida lawmakers have already been hearing from elected local officials in the past few weeks, saying they need to readdress what’s called the “Live Local Act".
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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10/16/23
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Anyone can strive to grow giants with a little knowledge, patience, and time. For anyone interested in embarking on such a journey, contact a UF/IFAS Extension office to get expert gardening tips.
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By Stella Canfield, UF/IFAS
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10/16/23
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Last week, scientists at the University of Florida Gulf Coast Research and Education Center hosted about 50 brewers from across the state for the Fall Hops Field Day.
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By Brad Buck, UF/IFAS
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10/15/23
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After last year’s historically low yield, a Thursday report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected that production during the 2023-2024 season will rebound.
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By Christian Casale, Florida Phoenix
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10/12/23
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It was clear the area had structures in place for building collaboration, securing state and federal dollars, and growing their local economy. We would do well to emulate many of these best practices.
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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10/1/23
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With over two months of the season remaining, Rent.com analyzed Gulf Coast markets to appraise the headwinds and tailwinds for renters residing in this hurricane-prone region.
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By Anthony Gardner, Rent.com
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10/1/23
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