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AAA's decision comes on the heels of Farmer's Insurance discontinuing new coverage of auto, home and umbrella policies in Florida, joining a long list of insurance companies scaling back in Florida.
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From Staff Reports
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7/19/23
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For some women, getting back to the workforce after the pandemic slump in women’s employment is a relief, and in some cases hybrid work has created the flexibility they need to return to jobs.
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By Tim Henderson, Florida Phoenix
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7/19/23
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Round Room, LLC. , the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailer, announces its TCC and Wireless Zone retailers will be donating 120,000 backpacks with school supplies.
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From the Verizon Wireless Zone
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7/19/23
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Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation drive job creation, invigorate industries and foster economic development. Immigrants bring diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives that enrich our workplaces and make our communities stronger.
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From the American Business Immigration Coalition
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7/18/23
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Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka: “Some of us inherit wealth, and some of us inherit poverty,” Seater said. “It’s by no choice of our own. Usually, it’s where you were born.”
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/17/23
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The bountiful season, which ends in most of Florida in late June or early July, continues a trend – Florida leads the nation in watermelon production.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/16/23
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Growing Together: The Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium is geared toward both experienced and beginning farmers and ranchers in Central Florida looking for information and support to help their businesses succeed.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/12/23
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The Orange County Board of County Commissioners has dedicated $26 million to provide Business Opportunities in Orange County for Support and Transformation (BOOST) for those impacted by COVID-19.
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From there Orange County Newsroom
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7/11/23
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The communal dining style took a hit during the pandemic when food left vulnerable to strangers’ sneezes suddenly became undesirable.
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By Sara Friedman, The Hustle
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7/4/23
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Of all the exciting things to do on Independence Day, like spending time with family, watching parade floats, and shooting off fireworks, food-related activities are some of our favorites.
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By Erin Cavato, The Pioneer Woman
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7/3/23
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Apple filed for IP rights on a black-and-white image of a Granny Smith apple with the Swiss Institute of Intellectual Property in 2017.
47 years ago: Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer Inc.
111 years ago: Fruit Union Suisse, a farmer’s organization …
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By Juliet Bennett Rylah/The Hustle
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6/28/23
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House Bill 637 prohibits legacy automakers from offering online sales or direct-to-consumer options if the licensee has existing dealerships that sell its vehicles in the Sunshine State.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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6/26/23
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The grant supports organizations that work to address racial disparities in health care, food insecurity and education, while building a more inclusive and equitable future for all.
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In 2022, returns cost retailers about $816 billion in lost sales. That’s nearly as much as the U.S. spent on public schools and almost twice the cost of returns in 2020.
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By Simone Peinkofer, Michigan State University
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6/19/23
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City Center Development Timeline | Facts as I Understand Serves to highlight inconsistencies in statements and actions January/February 2016 - (Prior to my time on Council) - City Council approved …
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For over 60 years, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District have prided ourselves on the safe, clean, and reliable delivery of natural gas as an energy source to our valued customers.
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From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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6/13/23
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Have you ever asked yourself, “what is a balcony?” According to Merriam-Webster it is “a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is enclosed by a parapet or …
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In April 2023, as incredible as it may sound for some – the median listing home price in Apopka soared to $442K − trending up 9.1%, whereas the median listing home price in Jacksonville plummeted to $310K − trending down an alarming 4.6%.
It might be astonishing for many to know that Apopka houses only a population of around 56,000+ individuals, making it the 52nd largest county in …
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By Cindy Cummings
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6/8/23
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The role of an advertising and marketing representative for an online news site like The Apopka Voice involves a diverse skill set.
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From Staff Reports
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6/4/23
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Eggs Up Grill in Apopka will celebrate its younger guests with a complimentary breakfast special on National Egg Day – June 3rd.
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From Eggs Up Grill
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6/2/23
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Hey guys Dr, Baptiste from Baptiste Orthodontics & Dentistry for Kids here. I hope your summer is off to a great start. At Baptiste Orthodontics and Dentistry for Kids, our summers are the …
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By Dr. Andre Baptiste, Baptiste Orthodontics & Dentistry for Kids
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6/2/23
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It all started in 2002 when Porkie's Original BBQ owners Steve & Mike traveled all over Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas searching for the perfect BBQ flavor.
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The United States has the most dynamic economy in the world. Where it once was symbolized by the auto and steel industries, it's now the world's technology colossus.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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5/30/23
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The feud between the Hatfield and McCoy families took place in the Appalachian Mountains between 1863 and 1891. But they have nothing on the range war going on in Apopka.
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According to The Wall Street Journal, pagers and flip phones are not obsolete — not even close. For today’s doctors, many still use one-way, beeping communication devices.
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By Jacob Cohen, The Hustle
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5/24/23
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