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Lake Apopka Natural Gas District continues to lend a 'Helping Hand'

In partnership with Heart of Florida United Way, LANGD’s Helping Hand has proven to be a vital resource for our community.
The Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Plant is located near Homestead.
Florida regulators conduct workshop on potential nuclear power development
The Florida Public Service Commission is analyzing House Bill 1645, which includes evaluating the technical and economic feasibility of using advanced nuclear power technologies to meet Florida's electricity needs.
Eggs Up Grill Apopka launches “Good Egg” community initiative
Residents of Apopka are invited to nominate individuals who exemplify exceptional dedication and service in our community; Eggs Up Grill wants to hear about them!
When grocery prices rise, it’s harder to fill your shopping cart.
US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared
Food insecurity is a perplexing problem in a country where there’s enough food for everyone living here – and about 40% of the food produced goes to waste.
Florida Humanities selects Main Street Apopka to host Smithsonian Institution Food Exhibition in 2025
The project, "Homegrown: Exploring the Foods that Define Us," highlights the Main Street Apopka program because food brings people together!
"Empowering Good" positions local nonprofits for long-term success through training support
Over two years ago, the Orange County Government and the Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business announced a multi-million-dollar partnership offering tools and training to nonprofits through American Rescue Plan Act funding.
What can Apopka learn from Ukiah, CA?
When asked why Accessory Dwelling Units have been so readily embraced in a city some may associate with resistance to change, Davis points to Ukiah’s beloved older neighborhoods that set the precedent for “gentle density” with their cottage courts and townhomes.
Lt. Candace Stover, left, a perioperative nurse at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, reviews the day’s schedule for the operating rooms with Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Hayley Widows and Lt. Kendall Lee on Nov. 3, 2023.
Florida to spend more on nursing education to prevent a provider shortage
There are over three million registered nurses in Florida currently, but the need to produce more qualified nurses continues to grow.
Downtown Apopka.
Main Street Apopka receives $50,000 grant from City Council
At its August 28th Budget Workshop, the Apopka City Council awarded Main Street Apopka a $50,000 grant.
More than 858,000 Florida seniors are eligible for SNAP but aren’t enrolled in the program.
Only 38% of eligible Florida seniors get food assistance through SNAP, report finds
According to a report from the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute, more than 858,000 Florida seniors could get SNAP benefits, but only 38% of those eligible participate.
Diversity is good for business.
DEI policies work best when they are designed to include everyone and are backed by evidence
Problems result from how DEI programs are structured and implemented. These programs often prioritize achieving quick, symbolic victories at the expense of tackling long-term, systemic issues that led to such problems in the first place.
Florida workers rally.
Labor Day message: United, we can improve Florida for all
There is no better way to celebrate this Labor Day weekend than becoming a part of the fight for a stronger, fairer Florida.
Second Harvest calls on Central Florida to end hunger
In September, Hunger Action Month, Second Harvest is encouraging one million actions – such as donating, advocating, or volunteering – to raise awareness for the one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger on any given day in Central Florida.
Apopka City Council passes Energy Choice Ordinance
With the passage of this ordinance, residents will benefit from access to a popular, clean, and cost-effective energy choice, allowing them to choose the energy source that best suits their personal needs and budget.
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida celebrating "Goodwill Scholars" success stories
“Goodwill Scholars” is a new employee scholarship program that fully pre-pays all costs related to education, including tuition, books, and fees. Here's how it works.
Banking regulations haven’t caught up with gift cards, which fraudsters are using to steal money from people in ways that are difficult to trace or reverse.
Gift card scams generate billions for fraudsters and industry as regulators fail to protect consumers − and how one 83-year-old fell into the ‘fear bubble’
The investigation shows that federal regulators have consistently failed to protect the public from gift card fraud and have failed to give gift cards consumer protections like those afforded to credit and debit cards.
Recovery from a hurricane gets even harder when more storms follow, as Lake Charles, La., residents saw.
How back-to-back hurricanes set off a year of compounding disasters for one city − and alarm bells about risks in a warming world
The best way to reduce recovery time is to eliminate the need to recover at all. That begins with building homes that are able to withstand extreme storms.