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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! more
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"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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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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
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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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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Orange County launches “Ready Set Orange”
“Ready Set Orange” customers can choose from eight pre-designed floorplan models and receive step-by-step instructions on applying for the program and obtaining final construction permits. more
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CDBG 50th Anniversary: Orange County and partners replace blind veteran’s roof
Orange County is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the federal Community Development Block Grant by highlighting nonprofits that have used the funding to help local residents. more
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Natural Gas and 811 Day: Key tips for safe digging
Sunshine 811 is a free service that notifies utility companies when and where someone is digging so they can mark the necessary utility lines, helping to avoid potentially dangerous interruptions to service.  more
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Growing rice can slow soil loss and the lowering of surface elevation.
Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area
Rice came back to Florida in 1977 after growers in the Everglades Agricultural Area demonstrated that it could be grown in sugarcane fields during the summer fallow period from May to August—when it is too hot and wet to grow vegetables in South Florida. more
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Eggs Up Grill in Apopka hosts Pre-Back to School celebration with Apopka Dog Mayor Asher
On Thursday, August 8th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Apopka families will have an “eggcellent” opportunity to enjoy a free, pre-back-to-school event at Eggs Up Grill in Apopka located at 502 S. Hunt Club Blvd. in the Publix shopping plaza by ACE Hardware. more
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Report: Florida's property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
Florida TaxWatch released an in-depth analysis of Florida's property insurance market, examining underlying factors contributing to its instability and 42.5% rise since 2019. more
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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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