When households pay more than 30% of their income toward housing, the census calls those households “cost-burdened.”
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By Jessica Trounstine, Vanderbilt University
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4/17/24
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According to Wallet Hub, Apopka is ranked #59 in the United States among small towns for starting a business. The study analyzed 1,334 small towns across the country.
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British Swim School, the nation’s leading “learn-to-swim” franchise with a stellar 40-year track record, is thrilled to expand its locations with the grand opening on March 25th in Apopka.
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From the British Swim School
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4/15/24
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Planet Fitness has firmly established itself as a top choice for those in search of a comfortable yet effective workout experience.
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The problem with boredom at work is its negative effects can linger. You might power through a mind-numbing task, but in doing so, you harm your ability to accomplish subsequent tasks.
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By Casher Belinda, University of Notre Dame
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4/11/24
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The governor’s office cited reports from retailers estimating losses as high as $112 billion during 2022, with hot spots in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.
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By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix
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4/9/24
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The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Advisory Council has approved a new premium reimbursement formula to help alleviate the burden on insurance companies operating in Florida.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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4/7/24
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation brings an arts & entrepreneurship scholarship to the Local Teen Rock Band DRIVEN through a gift from Jerry Harvey Audio.
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From the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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3/28/24
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UF/IFAS blueberry breeding research dates back to the 1950s and has a history of developing good-tasting, disease- and pest-resistant varieties.
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From UF/IFAS
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3/28/24
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In collaboration with founding partners AdventHealth, Florida Blue Foundation, and Gordon Food Service, CHI strives to understand how different growing methods impact nutrient quality and how consuming high-nutrient-quality foods can impact chronic illness.
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From Florida Blue
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3/28/24
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There are a number of reasons why switching to natural gas may be the best option for you or your business.
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From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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3/25/24
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The law will go into effect on July 1, allowing Florida minors older than 16 to work more than 30 hours per week if a parent, guardian, or school superintendent gives their permission in a waiver.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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3/24/24
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The Nauti Lobstah, in the same location as the famed Catfish Place, won the 2024 Orlando Sentinel's Foodie Award earlier this month in the Critic's Choice for Seafood category.
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From Staff Reports and predraft.ai
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3/21/24
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Since 2020, Homes in Partnership has built and provided homes to 157 individuals and families in Lake, Marion, Orange, and Sumter counties, with an additional 65 planned for 2024 – 2025.
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From Homes in Partnership
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3/21/24
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“Farming is a Business” is designed for entrepreneurs interested in starting a farm business and for new farmers looking to expand their operations.
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From UF/IFAS
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3/18/24
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The project will build 180–200 single-family homes on 50 acres with gridded streets and sidewalks. The units will be targeted to be affordable to residents at 30–80% of the area median income, with rents as low as $674 for a two-bedroom house.
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Would today’s America, reeling from a yearslong housing affordability crisis, be better off if the experiment had worked?
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By Mark Dent, The Hustle
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3/18/24
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Farmworkers got scorched yesterday by the passage of SB 1492, a bill that preempts local governments from passing even the most basic workplace protections.
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From the Florida Farmworkers Association
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3/11/24
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Cate Manley, the President and CEO of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, announced her time in that role will end at the end of the month.
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From Staff Reports
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3/10/24
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Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka recently held its first-ever Habitat Homeowner Family Reunion. The festivities took place at FINFROCK.
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From Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
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3/7/24
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The developer’s agreement approved by the BCC involves a 195-unit project called Southwick Commons planned for downtown Apopka.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/5/24
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The Orlando Regional Realtor's Association has endorsed Commissioner Nick Nesta in his re-election bid for Seat #4 on the Apopka City Council.
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From Staff Reports
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2/29/24
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Kroner USA owner Alex Prado Barrios is proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to meet Orange County's demands better.
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Board voted 36-0 to implement a new policy to increase local and minority bid preference opportunities from 3% to 10%.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/22/24
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The thought of attending a typical “networking” event often congers thoughts of fingernails scraping a blackboard or lemon juice being poured into a paper cut!
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By Mark Goldstein, Sales and Marketing for The Apopka Voice
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2/22/24
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