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Florida minimum wage to rise to $15 an hour in 2026 under voter-approved amendment
Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $15 an hour on Sept. 30, 2026, completing a series of annual raises approved by voters five years ago. Supporters say the increase has helped workers and businesses, while critics continue to warn of higher prices and potential job losses. more
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How Ireland is Quickly Becoming One of the World's Leaders in Solar Energy
Ireland's solar success story offers valuable lessons for other nations, particularly those that have dismissed solar energy due to perceived climatic disadvantages. more
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Pacific Seafood Expands Strategic Presence with Miami Facility, Opens New Trade Routes Across the Americas
This significant investment represents a pivotal moment in the company's continued growth strategy, positioning Pacific Seafood to enhance its trade capabilities across North and South American markets. more
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5 Essential Steps for First-Time Entrepreneurs to Launch Successfully
I've watched countless friends dive headfirst into entrepreneurship, and honestly, about half of them crash and burn within the first year. Not because their ideas were bad, but because they skipped the fundamentals. Here's what actually works when you're starting from scratch. more
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Patients and employers are feeling the pain of increased health premiums.
Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years
Health insurance premiums have surged over the past 25 years, increasing three times faster than worker wages and putting more financial strain on Americans. New research suggests that hospital consolidation and profit-driven pricing—not medical innovation alone—are key drivers of this dramatic rise. more
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Why Ordering Cheques Online is the Convenient Option for Businesses
With the advent of e-commerce platforms, ordering cheques online has become an increasingly attractive alternative for many companies. Here's why. more
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UF Study: Dollar stores may increase food deserts in some under-resourced cities​
A University of Florida study has found that dollar stores can worsen food access in some urban neighborhoods—especially those with only one grocery store. While overall effects are small, certain communities experience significant declines in food availability when new dollar stores open. more
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Apopka-area businesses gain new resource with launch of West Seminole Council
A new West Seminole Council is launching in February to support businesses in the growing West Seminole and East Apopka corridor. The council will bring together organizations seeking to better connect with consumers from Apopka to the Wekiva and Sweetwater communities. more
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Beyond TD Canada Trust: Exploring Alternative Printed Cheque Solutions
TD Canada Trust has long been a prominent figure in providing printed cheques, but the modern landscape offers a plethora of alternatives worth considering. more
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Floridian Town Center Hotel plan delayed
Apopka’s Development Review Committee examined several new subdivision plans, rezonings, and development agreements this week, reflecting the city’s escalating pace of growth. The committee’s technical evaluations ensure that projects meet safety, engineering, and zoning standards before advancing to public hearings. more
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FINFROCK celebrates 80 years of innovation and impact in Central Florida construction
FINFROCK, one of Central Florida’s most influential construction and design-build firms, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The milestone honors eight decades of innovation, family leadership, and landmark projects that have transformed the region’s commercial and residential landscape. more
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5 Smart Ways to Boost Your Small Business Revenue
Let me walk you through five approaches that actually work: keeping your current customers happy, marketing that doesn't waste your budget, running a tighter ship, and making it easy for people to pay you. more
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State lawmakers are asking Congress to open the timber trade with Asia
Speakers of the House from five Southern states are calling on Congress to reopen Asian markets to U.S. timber, citing mill closures and deep economic losses across the region. The lawmakers say restrictive trade policies, fumigant bans, and sudden tariffs are devastating the South’s forestry industry and jeopardizing thousands of jobs. more
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A display of Halloween products for sale in West Covina, Calif., on Sept. 10, 2025.
Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains
Halloween isn’t just growing in popularity — it’s arriving earlier each year, driven by skyrocketing consumer spending and retailer strategies to move seasonal merchandise sooner. What began as a folk holiday has evolved into a $13 billion commercial event, with decorations, costumes, and candy hitting shelves months before October 31. more
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With City Council approval, this property at 5118 Plymouth-Sorrento Road could become a local sports tavern.
City Council to consider land use change at Plymouth-Sorrento Road
The Apopka City Council will review a land use amendment that could allow a sports tavern at 5118 Plymouth-Sorrento Road, a vacant property formerly home to a bar. City staff say the proposal aligns with urban design standards and surrounding development. more
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The future of eCommerce: Why merchants embrace Crypto
This article looks at how crypto adoption affects merchants and why many see it as the next big step in digital commerce. more
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Brownfields seminar aims to turn blighted properties into opportunities
Brownfields — long-neglected contaminated properties like gas stations, dry cleaners, and nurseries — can be transformed into productive assets through available state and federal grants. A new seminar series will give stakeholders the tools to remediate soil, reduce blight, and boost Orange County’s property values. more
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Local social media responds to Three Odd Guys closure
After five years of bringing craft beer, pizza, and community gatherings to downtown Apopka, Three Odd Guys Brewing announced it will close its location on October 31st. more
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Where Small Businesses Keep Their Growth Plans in Motion
Discover how small businesses keep growing with strategy, focus, and everyday discipline. more
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Feds declare timber emergency after decades of employment decline in the industry
The Trump administration's recent order to increase timber production has raised hopes for rural communities hit hard by decades of logging decline, but questions remain over its legality and long-term impact. more
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Curaleaf opens new medical cannabis dispensary in Apopka
Curaleaf has opened a new medical marijuana dispensary at 1809 E. Semoran Blvd. in Apopka. The dispensary offers patients a wide range of cannabis products, including flower, vapes, and edibles. The grand opening celebration with the Apopka Chamber of Commerce is set for September 19, and it will feature promotions, giveaways, and a livestream with the company’s cultivation team. more
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Join LANGD in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District is proud to honor Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders in the energy industry. From pioneering advancements in natural gas and energy technology to advocating for affordable, reliable solutions, their impact continues to shape a stronger future for all communities. more
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100 years and counting: Winn-Dixie celebrates a century of serving communities
Winn-Dixie is celebrating its 100th anniversary this September with special throwback pricing, free community birthday bashes, and a renewed commitment to supporting neighbors in need. The grocer’s centennial also includes a $200,000 donation to Feeding America and local food banks across the Southeast. more
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It took more than a century for Chicago’s Haymarket Square to get this memorial to the historic labor strife that occurred there.
Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America
While much of the world observes May Day on May 1 to honor workers’ political and economic power, the U.S. and Canada celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September, emphasizing rest, leisure, and family traditions. Both holidays share roots in the 19th-century fight for an eight-hour workday, reflecting a broader struggle for workers’ control over their own time and lives. more
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Apopka Serves Foundation charts new course with focus on community impact
What started as a Chamber of Commerce committee has become the Apopka Serves Foundation, an independent nonprofit. With new leadership and a renewed mission, the organization is cutting overhead and increasing its commitment to direct community programs, with a goal of directing over 90% of spending to local impact. more
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