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Union of Concerned Scientists cites hazards to health and economy By Lara Cassels, Florida Phoenix As with Hurricane Michael in October 2018 and Hurricane Ida last week, climate change is stoking …
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9/6/21
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From History.com
Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September and pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late …
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9/5/21
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From UF / IFAS Extension
UF / IFAS Extension heads into September with a strong slate of classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents. Kicking off with an in-person beekeeping …
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9/2/21
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Grants available for solutions in housing, transportation, history, agriculture, endangered species and more
From the Office of Rep. Val Demings
As your Representative in …
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9/2/21
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By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix
Later this month, Florida workers will see a significant bump to the state’s minimum wage, part of a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2020 that …
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9/1/21
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By Jane Lucas
No matter what business you are in, there is a lot of competition to get website traffic. There are a few factors that come into play when considering web traffic: are you B2B or …
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9/1/21
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"Based on overnight movement in the futures market, a 10-20 cent jump at the pump is not out of the question."
From AAA
Florida drivers could soon feel the effects of Hurricane Ida, in the …
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8/30/21
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2 million low income children at risk of food insecurity as Florida is poised to pass up millions in federal food assistance
From Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
The state of …
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8/29/21
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By John Haughey, The Center Square
Just as post-pandemic normalcy appeared within reach, the delta variant that fueled a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic this summer is changing consumer behavior …
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8/26/21
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Take some time this Saturday and bridge the gap between old and new Apopka. Have a beer, meet a chicken, and maybe take home a few gifts. From Staff Reports For decades, farms were the backbone of …
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8/25/21
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The $10,000 entrepreneurial prize was created by BankUnited and is known as the 'Small Business, Big Dreams' Women in Business Challenge
By Danielle Lachance
Has the COVID-19 pandemic left …
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8/25/21
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In Apopka, the average day length is 14 hours. In Key Largo, it's 13.5 hours. How does this impact hemp production? A new UF/IFAS research explains
From the University of Florida, Institute of …
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8/24/21
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Opinion | Food & Drink
By Cindy Cummings
Some of the best small eateries in Florida can be found in Apopka. Orlando Weekly highlights Cafe Verona on Edgewood Drive and The Catfish …
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8/24/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor It started as an annual request from a city commissioner during the budgeting process. It moved forward in the form of frustration over dollar stores and fast-food …
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8/23/21
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"If crude oil and gasoline futures hold at current levels, prices at the pump could drop more than 20 cents per gallon in the weeks to come." - Mark Jenkins, AAA
From AAA
Florida gas prices …
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8/23/21
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Medically tailored meals will be designed by a registered dietitian nutritionist and reflect an appropriate, evidence-based dietary therapy for illnesses such as cancer, cardiac disease, diabetes and …
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8/23/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
It started out as the feel-good story of the summer. It quickly changed into a plot-twisting Shakesperean drama with unexpected turns around every corner. Now, …
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8/22/21
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The wait is finally over.
After submitting concept plans in 2017 , Publix has opened a new store at the Kelly Park Crossing Shopping Center. It is the third Publix to open in Apopka.
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8/19/21
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There are many perks of working as a freelancer, one of the best being that you set your own schedule and work anywhere in the world. But the least favorite part in any freelancer’s …
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By Allen Brown
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8/19/21
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Businesses need a brand identity and one of the first steps to take in creating one is to file a trademark on your logo, the slogan representing your business, and your name (the one …
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By Allen Brown
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8/19/21
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From Staff Reports
Kona Poké, the Hawaiian-themed restaurant established in 2019, announced it's coming to Apopka by late 2021, a change from their first planned opening for summer 2020 . The …
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8/18/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
It didn't take the City of Apopka administration long to start the process of hiring a manager for Camp Wewa. After plunking down a cool $4.7 million to …
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8/17/21
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During the second quarter of 2021, April through June, statewide median sales price for single-family existing home increased by nearly one-fourth
By John Haughey | The Center Square
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8/17/21
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From Staff Reports and the Office of Rep. Val Demings
US Rep. Val Demings introduced the Federal Disaster Housing Stability Act of 2021. The legislation would apply an automatic eviction …
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8/17/21
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From AAA
Florida gas prices were one cent lower last week. The state average is now $3.01 per gallon. Visit GasPrices.AAA.com to view state and local gas price averages.
"Continued concerns …
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8/16/21
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