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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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If I told you that Habitat for Humanity does not give away homes, would you believe me? I hope so because it’s the truth! We sell affordable homes to deserving buyers.
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By Penny Seater, CEO/Habitat for Humanity of Apopka-Seminole
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9/27/23
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A recent study from the University of Toronto found that across North America, downtowns are recovering from the pandemic more slowly than other urban areas.
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By John Rennie Short, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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9/27/23
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It's been three years since the RSR HOA Board set its sights on reclaiming the RSR Golf Course lands for its community. But no matter what the bottom line is, there are always questions left unanswered.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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9/13/23
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Since July, the Orange County Small Business BOOST program has processed some 2,500 applications, with many more in the queue.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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9/6/23
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If you receive a notice from your lender, DO NOT WAIT TO CONTACT YOUR LENDER! Waiting, hoping they won’t proceed, creates difficulty in working to resolve.
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By Eric Mock
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9/3/23
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This crescendo of labor actions follows a relative lull in U.S. strikes and a decline in union membership that began in the 1970s.
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Judith Stepan-Norris, University of California, Irvine and Jasmine Kerrissey, UMass Amherst
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9/3/23
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According to a recent report from ATTOM, the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area in Florida has one of the highest foreclosure rates of any region in the country.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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9/1/23
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Habitat for Humanity is committed to increasing our region's inventory of affordable starter homes. Why? Because we believe everyone deserves a decent place to call home.
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By Penny Seater, CEO/Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
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8/24/23
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Florida is expected to receive $19.1 billion in federal infrastructure investment. Adjusting for population, this comes out to about $887 per capita, the lowest among the 50 states.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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8/21/23
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Many local business owners are still struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to assist them, Orange County has introduced the Small Business BOOST program.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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8/17/23
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The new Apopka store in the Apopka City Center at 611 East Main Street is designed to provide customers with a unique, localized shopping experience.
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From Staff Reports
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8/16/23
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CareerSource Central Florida has a great complimentary training opportunity starting on August 21st to support single mothers and connect them with family-friendly employment.
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From CareerSource Central Florida
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8/14/23
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Instead of splish-splashing with George Clooney, most employees are getting their R&R from watching Netflix on their second monitor — at best.
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By Sara Friedman, The Hustle
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8/10/23
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From August 1st to 31st, teachers and educational staff will receive an extra 10% off their total purchase when they shop at their local Goodwill.
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From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
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7/27/23
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"The municipalities we serve, who are wonderful partners, can help our shared constituents even more by waiving impact fees for affordable housing."
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By Penny Seater, CEO/Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
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7/26/23
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Get ready to turn up the heat because barbecue season is here, and our Lake Apopka Natural Gas District team is excited to help our communities get their grill on!
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From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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7/20/23
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