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Apopka CRA dollars at work: Domino’s building getting a facelift

Originally constructed as a gas station, the building has long stood as a landmark at one of the city's most prominent intersections.
The Apopka Voice remains committed to telling the deeper story of Apopka
The Apopka Voice has remained committed to asking the questions that our readers want to hear, and finding the answers that they deserve to have.
Orange County homeowners build ADUs for aging parents through Ready Set Orange
Launched in August 2024, Ready Set Orange is one of Orange County’s key initiatives to address the affordable housing crisis.  
Andre the Farmer: "Plant everything you can get your hands on"
"I want to talk to you and encourage you to get your first, second, or even 100th fruit tree. Our climates are ideal for growing subtropical and many tropical fruit trees."
Landsea Homes launches sales for 205 homes at two new communities in Apopka
The Landsea Homes corporation of Dallas announced the sales launch of two new developments in Apopka: Oakview and Thompson Village. The developments total 113 homes and 92 townhomes.
Farmworkers at Del Bosque Farms pick and pack melons on a mobile platform in Firebaugh, Calif., in July 2021.
Providing farmworkers with health insurance is worth it for their employers − new research
The study determined that if 20% more farmworkers got health insurance coverage, they would have earned $23,063 a year in 2022, up from $22,482 if they did not. In this scenario, their employers would earn $7,303 in net profits per worker annually versus $6,598.
With infrastructure not meeting the community's needs, it's time for a moratorium on development in Apopka
Olsen: "The infrastructure cost required to support development should fall to the property owner and developer. The power, water, sewer, roadways, sidewalks, schools, and parks to support the new development should not fall on current Taxpayers."
Federal and state job cuts threaten Florida workers' rights, services
A new White House executive order eliminating collective bargaining rights for federal workers has hit Florida particularly hard, as home to major military installations and thousands of federal employees.
With the citrus industry at a crossroads, growers are looking for any solution to cope with the deadly citrus greening disease. Scientists see genetic editing as one potential avenue to rescue Florida’s signature crop, and consumer perceptions of the technology are key. The University of Florida will conduct a survey to gauge consumer preferences in this area.
In the battle against citrus greening, consumers will tell growers their perceptions of genetic editing
This work will help guide scientists, citrus growers, and others in the industry with insights into consumers’ perceptions, attitudes, and preferences for gene editing and modification in citrus. 
A shopper who gets SNAP benefits shops for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, Calif., on Feb. 13, 2023.
Lawmakers eye SNAP cuts, which would scale back benefits that help low-income people buy food at a time of high food prices
SNAP helps nearly 42 million people put food on the table, including 1 in 5 children. Americans can usually qualify for SNAP benefits if their income is under 130% of the federal poverty line. A shopper who gets SNAP benefits shops for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, Calif., on Feb. 13, 2023. AP Photo/Allison Dinner Tracy Roof , University of …
City of Houston.
The Growth Ponzi Scheme Revisited: Houston as a Case Study
To experience growth, cities are encouraged to take on enormous long-term liabilities to fund short-term expansions. This fiscally unsustainable pattern eventually leads to insolvency. Can Apopka avoid these hard lessons? In 2016, we updated the original Growth Ponzi …
The Florida Historic Capitol Museum is located in front of the new Capitol building in Tallahassee.
Lawmakers could make property insurers reveal influence of litigation, fees on premiums
The bill, SB 888, would require insurers to file the transparency report with the Office of Insurance Regulation when they request a rate change after October 1st.
Blueberries: A healthy, tasty snack from Florida farmers
As we head into the heart of Florida blueberry harvest season – March through May — growers are shipping the fruit to market to meet statewide and national consumer demand.
Senior Joshua Garcia at work during a school day at Randall Academy.
Randall Academy: An OCPS Alternative Education School in Apopka that means business
At school-to-work sites like Randall Academy in Apopka, students spend half a day at school and half a day learning job skills while earning income and academic credits.
Keeping the Gas Flowing: Celebrating Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day
On Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day—March 18th— the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District proudly celebrates them all, recognizing their teamwork, expertise, and passion.
Wekiva High School
Wekiva High wins three awards at Annual Hospitality Competition
The events, sponsored by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Educational Foundation, brought together 400 students from over 40 Florida high schools competing in Culinary, Management, Edible Centerpiece, and Waiter’s Relay events.
Farmer carrying crate full of oranges harvesting in organic orchard on sunny day.
Florida farmers grapple with uncertainty of USDA funding freeze, layoffs
The recent freeze on USDA funding and subsequent layoffs are creating significant challenges for farmers nationwide, including those in Apopka and Orange County.