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Florida Blue Foundation opens applications for 2026 mental well-being grants
The Florida Blue Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 mental well-being grant program, offering up to $3.2 million in funding. The initiative targets nonprofits working to expand access to mental health care and address workforce shortages across Florida. more
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Orange County launches Small Business Enterprise program, opens application portal
Orange County has launched its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, with an application portal now open for businesses seeking certification. The initiative is designed to increase small business participation in county contracting and promote equitable economic growth. more
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Uri Poliavich: Business Development and Leadership Path
Uri Poliavich’s professional path, business approach, and leadership methods provide a structured view of innovation, team management, and decision-making. more
Renewal Church has officially launched full services and ministries at its new location, 4407 W. Orange Blossom Trail (Highway 441), marking a significant new chapter for the growing congregation and the surrounding community.
Apopka’s Renewal Church launches services at new Orange Blossom Trail location
Apopka’s Renewal Church has opened its new location at 4407 W. Orange Blossom Trail in partnership with Rolling Hills Community Church. The move expands ministries, including a growing children’s program, while bringing new life to the shared campus. more
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AutoZone proposal highlights familiar development debate at DRC
A proposed AutoZone on Rock Springs Road is one of several items heading to Apopka’s Development Review Committee on April 1. While routine on paper, the project reflects a broader conversation about the type of development shaping the city. more
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Where to Buy TikTok Followers: Safe & Top Platforms
Discover the safest platforms and strategies for where to buy TikTok followers without risking your account, enhancing your reach while maintaining engagement. more
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Checkers celebrates 20 years in Apopka with bold new restaurant remodel
Checkers has completed a major remodel of its longtime Apopka location, marking 20 years in the community with a bold new look and updated branding. The restaurant will celebrate the milestone with a community event on March 28 featuring giveaways and family-friendly activities. more
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The committee will also review a construction site plan for a commercial retail development at 1250 Ocoee Apopka Road.
Development Review Committee examining retail, industrial, and subdivision proposals on Wednesday
The Apopka Development Review Committee will examine three development proposals during its March 18 meeting at City Hall, including plans for retail buildings, an industrial site, and a residential subdivision. The agenda includes projects on Hermit Smith Road, Ocoee Apopka Road, and near Kelly Park Road. more
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Miami, Florida
Florida’s Place in the U.S. Race for High-Skill Talent
As companies grow and new industries emerge in the United States every year, more regions are competing for the same pool of highly educated workers. Florida is increasingly part of that conversation. Looking at where high-skill workers are hired and where they are paid the most offers some very real insight into how cities can compete in the modern talent economy. more
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Tourism hits record high in Florida
Florida attracted a record 143.3 million visitors in 2025, marking its highest annual tourism total ever. While domestic travel remained strong, visits from Canada declined compared to the previous year. more
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HCA Florida to open $15 million Wekiva emergency facility in Apopka
HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital will host a ribbon cutting Friday for its new Wekiva Emergency facility in Apopka. The $15 million freestanding emergency room will offer around-the-clock care for children and adults when it opens this spring. more
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Apopka’s business growth reflects the power of entrepreneurship and doing what you love
Every entrepreneur has a story, and in Apopka, those stories are multiplying alongside the city’s commercial growth. From food trucks to storefronts, local business owners are turning dreams into legacies while shaping the community’s economic future. more
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UCF Global proposes a workforce English and digital literacy partnership in Apopka
The University of Central Florida is exploring a partnership with the City of Apopka to expand its Community English Program, aimed at addressing language and digital literacy gaps in the local workforce. The initiative could serve up to 1,200 participants annually through neighborhood-based classes and employer partnerships. more
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Founded in 1988, Mary’s Cafe & Coin Laundry in Miami, Fla., has been owned by three generations of one family that immigrated to the U.S. from Cuba.
Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities
A University of Florida research initiative examining local business history finds immigrant entrepreneurs play a central role in shaping Florida’s economy and cultural identity. Interviews with more than 40 business owners reveal how immigrant-founded grocery stores, cafes and diners have become neighborhood institutions. more
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Wyld Oaks proposal headlines Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting
The City of Apopka Planning Commission will review major land use changes for the long-anticipated Wyld Oaks project, a proposed 300-plus-acre mixed-use “town center” near the 429 interchange. The hearings could establish the rules for thousands of homes, taller buildings and walkable commercial space — or spark fresh debate over traffic, flooding and whether infrastructure is keeping pace with growth. more
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Healthy smiles, healthier kids: Why oral health matters far beyond the dentist’s chair
Parents often focus on sleep, nutrition, and school readiness, but experts say oral health plays just as important a role in a child’s overall development. Dentists at Baptiste Dentistry for Kids say regular checkups and daily brushing help children thrive physically, emotionally, and academically. more
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City Council unanimously approves Freshfields Farm grocery market in Apopka
A new Freshfields Farm specialty grocery store is headed to Apopka after a unanimous City Council vote. Officials said the project balances fresh food access with protections for nearby neighborhoods, including controlled truck routes, sidewalks and enhanced buffers. more
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Lake Apopka Natural Gas District is investing in the next generation of welders, technicians, and utility workers with up to $20,000 in scholarships and a slate of paid summer internships.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District opens $30,000 skilled trades scholarships, paid internships for local students
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District is investing in the next generation of welders, technicians, and utility workers with up to $30,000 in scholarships and a slate of paid summer internships. The locally based utility says the effort is designed to keep skilled workers — and opportunity in West Orange and South Lake. more
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Rescheduling marijuana would be a big tax break for legal cannabis businesses – and a quiet form of deregulation
Proposed move from Schedule I to Schedule III would ease financial pressure on state-legal operators while removing a little-known federal tax lever that quietly regulates the market. more
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Eggs Up Grill Apopka spreads the love this Valentine’s Day with “Good Egg” community recognition program
This Valentine’s Day, Eggs Up Grill Apopka is celebrating love through service with the return of its “Good Egg” community recognition program. Residents can nominate local teachers, first responders, volunteers, and other everyday heroes to receive a $50 gift card and public recognition. more
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Why Some Career Paths Naturally Lead to Leadership
There is a common belief that leadership comes from ambition, confidence, or natural charisma. In practice, leadership often grows from pressure, repetition, and being accountable when things matter. This article explains the why behind this. more
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Wyld Oaks zoning ordinances pulled from Apopka City Council agenda as development continues to evolve
City staff and the developer agreed to pull two advertised Wyld Oaks ordinances for re-advertisement, while the council is still set to vote on the city’s strategic plan, nonprofit grants, utility agreements, and a legal expenses policy. more
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Addition Financial opens student-run credit union branch at Apopka High School
Addition Financial Credit Union has opened a new student-run branch at Apopka High School, giving students real-world experience managing financial transactions. The branch is the credit union’s 12th high school location in Central Florida and was created in partnership with Orange County Public Schools. more
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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida expands retail store hours across six counties
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has expanded store hours at its retail locations to improve access for shoppers and donors throughout the region. The new hours are designed to support job training programs while increasing convenience and sustainability efforts. more
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Opportunity Apopka Business Expo to connect entrepreneurs with resources on Friday
Local entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to attend the Opportunity Apopka Business Expo on Friday, January 9, at the Apopka Community Center. The event will connect startups and established businesses with regional, state, and national organizations offering guidance, financing, and growth resources. more
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