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Increases greater than 50% on homeowner policies by two insurance companies will be considered in hearings by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation later this month.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/15/24
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The elimination of Florida property taxes and replacing them with a consumption tax is being proposed in the House of Representatives.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/13/24
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The National Retail Federation estimates people will spend $2.6 billion on Valentine’s Day flowers. The Society of American Florists says 250 million roses are produced for the holiday.
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By Jay L. Zagorsky , Boston University
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2/11/24
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Florida lawmakers are advancing bills that would regulate food delivery platforms in the Sunshine State while adding identity protections for consumers.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/8/24
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Tax abatements have long been a tool cities use to encourage developers to build homes low-income residents can afford.
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By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline
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2/6/24
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The Wyld Oaks development is not Taurus or Benge Development. Their success rate in Apopka is unblemished, and they bring a plan that should be seen with optimism.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/29/24
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Love is in the air this February – and Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) is celebrating with a special donor appreciation event.
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From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
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1/23/24
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As part of this strategic collaboration, comprehensive lessons will be developed to equip students with the essential knowledge and confidence required for success in their health care careers.
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From the AdventHealth Newsroom
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1/23/24
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The bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from restricting the floor area ratio of certain proposed developments while authorizing them to restrict the height of proposed developments.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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1/21/24
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Florida strawberries go straight to Florida markets, providing a nutritious snack for folks across the Sunshine State and other parts of the United States.
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By Brad Buck, UF/IFAS
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1/21/24
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When Apple announced the Macintosh personal computer with a Super Bowl XVIII television ad on Jan. 22, 1984, it more resembled a movie premiere than a technology release.
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By Jacob O. Wobbrock, University of Washington
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1/21/24
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To bring awareness to how we can better build our cities, Strong Towns Steubenville took the next smallest step for their town: they asked questions.
Members of the Local Conversation group in Steubenville, OH, pose with Strong …
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By Seairra Jones, Strong Towns
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1/17/24
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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will host a free open house on Saturday, January 20th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at downtown Orlando's Orange County Administration Center.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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1/16/24
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Dollar store backlash is happening all over the country. The stores are routinely blamed for gouging consumers, making it harder for stores selling healthier food to open nearby, and failing hundreds of government safety inspections.
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By Katherine Laidlaw, The Hustle
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1/15/24
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The Apopka City Center Miller's Ale House is breaking ground in Apopka on Monday morning. The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the ceremony.
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From Staff Reports
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1/14/24
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The Office of Program Policy and Government Accountability released the first of three reviews into the effectiveness of innovative, affordable housing strategies implemented in other states.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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1/8/24
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Bureau of Labor Statistics data identifies which construction materials underwent the steepest price increases over the past year.
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By Jill Jaracz, Stacker.com
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1/7/24
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Orange County will host a Fleet and Facilities Job Fair on Thursday, January 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This job fair provides a unique opportunity to apply, interview, and receive a same-day offer.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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1/3/24
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Finding affordable housing can be daunting for many families in Seminole County and Apopka. But thanks to the work of the Apopka-Seminole Habitat for Humanity, this search has become a little easier.
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From Staff Reports and the Apopka-Seminole Habitat for Humanity
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1/1/24
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All in all, 2023 was one for the books, from being celebrated with industry recognition to staying involved in community events and providing exceptional service along the way.
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From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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12/18/23
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At peak times, shipping firms could save millions of dollars each year – and shave time off their deliveries – simply by tweaking the roles they gave those workers to be more efficient.
Toyin Clottey , Wayne State University
Every year, parcel delivery companies – think UPS and FedEx – hire tens of thousands of seasonal driver helpers to …
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By Toyin Clottey, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Wayne State University
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12/14/23
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This is Chipotle's second location in Apopka. There is also a Chipotle at the Wekiva Riverwalk - 2201 East Semoran Boulevard.
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From Chipotle Mexican Grill
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12/13/23
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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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