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UF scientists study how to bring you ‘climate-smart coffee’
Coffee beans consumed across the globe come from two species: Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora, also known as Robusta (or Conilon) coffee. more
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Dr. Xiaoying Li at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC). Photo taken 07-15-24.
New UF/IFAS vegetable crop specialist driving innovative research, crop diversification to Florida’s small farms
Some small farmers in Florida benefit from an ideal subtropical climate but need more options for high-value fruit and vegetable crops to grow profitably and meet demands. more
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The people who feed America are going hungry 
The 2.4 million or so farmworkers who are the backbone of America’s agricultural industry earn among the lowest wages in the country. more
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Goodwill offers jump start on back-to-school deals for students and school personnel
Students and educators can show a valid school ID at checkout to get a 10% discount on purchases. The special “Teachable Moments” deal runs until Sunday, July 28th. more
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John Ricketson, Publisher of The Apopka Chief and Planter, dies at 84
John Ricketson bought The Apopka Chief and Planter in 1979. During that time, he and his staff published a weekly newspaper without fail for over 44 years, a testament to their dedication. more
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Power through July, aka National Blueberry Month
It’s important to consume a variety of colors of fruits and vegetables to help you get a rainbow of nutrients, but if you don’t already have blueberries in your diet, you're missing out. more
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Solar farms like this one in Clay County are popping up in rural parts of the state.
While Florida politicians push expensive fossil fuels, utilities are building lots of solar farms
Florida Power & Light has the largest array of solar plants in the country. It has opened 78 solar centers in Florida to generate about 5,700 megawatts of power for 31 of Florida’s 67 counties. more
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Hicks Seafood House of Apopka officially opens its doors
After a bright and cheerful facelift both inside and outside in the courtyard, the old Chuck’s Wagon location is now the official home of Hicks Seafood House of Apopka.  more
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Home, risky home.
To insure or self-insure? The question homeowners must answer amid impact of climate change
In places such as Florida that are particularly exposed to natural disasters, homeowners insurance isn’t just expensive – it’s increasingly becoming difficult to find. That has caused some homeowners to go without it entirely. more
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Cultivated chicken being prepared in Miami at Upside Foods “Freedom of Food” pop-up event on June 27, 2024.
Selling lab-grown meat in Florida could now get you jailed
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law (SB 1084) on May 1st, and it went into effect last week, making the Sunshine State the first in the nation to ban lab-grown meat. more
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Heads Up at Eggs Up delivers again
The June event presenter was Caitlin Kasheta, co-founder and executive director of Main Street Apopka, an organization whose mission is to revitalize downtown Apopka by fostering a thriving business district through strategic, collaborative efforts. more
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Apopka's Well Painted of Central Florida shares Painting Prep 101: Essential Tips for a Professional Finish
Well Painted of Central Florida wants to help you achieve professional results with a DIY approach for when you have the time but don’t have the budget to hire a professional.  more
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Unlock Contract Success: Orange County’s Contracting Academy empowers and educates businesses
Orange County’s second annual Contracting Academy on July 12 is a valuable resource offering industry experts insights. more
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Halls on 5th beginning construction of Apopka's first food hall
Apopka has longed for a thriving downtown for decades and has had a food hall in its sites for a few years, but the dream of having both has been elusive. But now, in the unlikeliest of places, that dream is a lot closer to becoming a reality. more
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Southern Deli closing its doors
The Southern Deli, a popular Apopka restaurant established in 2019, announced on its Facebook page that it will close its doors for the final time on Saturday. more
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FDOT completes final Advanced Air Mobility tabletop exercises 
AAM is an emerging air-based transportation mode that uses electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to carry passengers and cargo to provide essential services in urban and rural settings. more
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UF scientists meeting craft brewer demand by converting hops to pellets
Researchers at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center recently received a hammer mill and a pelletizer which grinds whole cone hops to powder, and a pelletizer takes hops powder and converts it into pellets. more
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The team at the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
Fueling progress: The rich history of natural gas
In 2024, natural gas will play a crucial role in the global energy mix, offering a cleaner and more responsible alternative to traditional options like coal and oil.  more
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Hawthorne Park in Pine Hills.
Report: Revision to ‘Live Local Act’ reduces stock of affordable/workforce housing in Florida
Data accumulated by LandTech, which provides site-sourcing technology for developers, suggest that new amendments to the Live Local Act will mean a 22% reduction in sites available to affordable housing developers. more
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Warm water expands, raising sea levels, which worsens storm surges during hurricanes. It’s only one risk from warming oceans.
The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water
Ocean temperatures have been heating up over the past century, and hitting record highs for much of the past year, driven primarily by the rise in greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels more
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce.
Apopka Chamber continues its 2024 rollercoaster ride
According to its website, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce has been "The Voice of Business since 1913." But in its 111-year existence, 2024 may turn out to be its most tumultuous year. more
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Stay safe with natural gas this hurricane season
Take the opportunity this Hurricane Season to prepare by selecting the appropriate energy source for your home or business: the direct use of natural gas. Here's the difference it can make in a hurricane. more
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OCPS provides summer meals for children at no charge               
No need to sign up! No forms! Just meals at no charge all summer long. Orange County Public Schools offers free meals to every student and all children 18 years and younger, thanks to the Summer BreakSpot program. more
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How affordable housing distracts people from housing affordability
Local officials are not helpless. Part of the craziness of the current system is that there is no local mooring for housing prices. There is no entry-level product providing an anchor to upwardly accelerating home prices. more
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Second Harvest bridging the meal gap while school is in recess
According to recent data, the USDA recommends that a family of four set a monthly budget for groceries between $975 to $1,500 – which can quickly spike over the summer. more
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