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 Baptiste Dentistry for Kids in Apopka It is never too early to start incorporating healthy habits and routines when it comes to taking care of your children's teeth. Now that the summer is …
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8/15/21
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The tips here will help you overcome your nerves as a first-time parent and feel more confident about giving the right care to your baby.
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By Allen Brown
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8/15/21
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Here are steps parents can take to help reduce their kids’ back-to-school anxiety and encourage a better start to the fall term.
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By Elizabeth Englander, Bridgewater State University
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8/8/21
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By Allen Brown Whether you are shopping online for toilet paper, looking for cheap meals, or buying a new air conditioner for your home, you can get the best deal for any product with some awareness …
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8/5/21
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Focus on Gardening: Plant of the Month
From Madeline Iyer, University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences
Thryallis is a Florida-Friendly splash of color that we …
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8/4/21
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I can remember back to being a student and the start of the school year. The nerves, the excitement, the anticipation of seeing all my friends after being away for several weeks, all made for a jumble of emotions.
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By Dr. Alma Correia
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8/1/21
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From Sheri Austin Ministries
Sheri Austin-Anderson will host a book launch event for her latest book, " Arise, Shine…And Do The Next Thing" on August 11th at Sheraton Orlando North. All are …
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7/31/21
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From UF / IFAS Extension
UF / IFAS Extension has released their August dates, classes and course descriptions for Apopka and Orange County residents. Kicking off August 12 you'll find course on …
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7/29/21
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From the Orange County Newsroom and AdventHealth
Dr. Victor Herrera
AdventHealth Orlando Chief Medical Officer Dr. Victor Herrera discussed the latest COVID-19 development Monday morning at …
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7/26/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 to approve and execute the purchase and sale agreement of Camp Wewa at their Wednesday meeting. The City paid $4.7 million …
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7/23/21
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Emergency rental assistance is still available to residents who are behind in rent due to the pandemic. Eligible residents may receive help to pay 12 months of past due rent and 1 month of future …
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7/19/21
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During the pandemic, many of the families seeking help were facing hunger for the first time Opinion By Dave Krepcho “Just because I have a car doesn’t mean I have enough money to buy food.” …
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7/18/21
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From PRNewswire
Kiddie Academy of Apopka is hosting Storytime LIVE!, a free community event that will bring storybook characters to life, on July 17th from 10 am - 1 pm. Kiddie Academy is …
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7/15/21
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Urgent need for non-profits to help residents avoid eviction - see online training course details
From the Orange County Newsroom
With the CDC Eviction Moratorium set to expire at the end …
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7/15/21
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From UF / IFAS Extension
UF / IFAS Extension meets the middle of summer with a strong menu of classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents. Kicking off July 15 with practical tips …
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7/14/21
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Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) has partnered with Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) to launch the utility’s first-ever customer assistance program: LANGD’s Helping Hand.
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7/12/21
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By Laura Olson, Florida Phoenix
The most ambitious part of the pandemic stimulus package signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year is about to hit the bank accounts of millions of U.S. …
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7/12/21
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
For the first time in years, Florida lawmakers in 2020 fully-funded the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund at $387 million.
The Sadowski fund, …
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7/12/21
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By Allen Brown House fires constitute too large a number of injuries and deaths when looking at the numbers globally. This is a concern and one that needs to be addressed. There are precautionary …
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7/10/21
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The free, self-guided tour begins Saturday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 18, 2021
From the Greater Orlando Builders Association
The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA), the …
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7/8/21
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Make South Apopka your North Star
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
This is how renowned historian Jerrell H. Shofner ends his book "History of Apopka and Northwest Orange County, Florida" …
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7/5/21
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In 2020, the organization earned its highest-ever distinction – the American Public Gas Association Gold System Overall Achievement Recognition Award – for the first time in company history From …
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7/5/21
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Florida residents and visitors should keep a close eye on Tropical Storm / Hurricane Elsa. AAA is providing tips to help residents prepare their family and properties for the storm, and …
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From AAA
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7/5/21
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By Michelle Forsythe, Assistant Professor of STEM Education, Texas State University and Julie Jackson, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas State University Most people think of …
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7/5/21
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