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UF vegetable garden.
Starting a farming business? UF/IFAS hosts virtual English and Spanish workshops for beginners 
“Farming is a Business” is designed for entrepreneurs interested in starting a farm business and for new farmers looking to expand their operations. more
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Agricultural workers in Immokalee, FL.
New Florida development aims to give rent-burdened workers a leg up
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. more
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The house looks like it’s from an era that never happened.
How America’s affordable house of the future failed
Would today’s America, reeling from a yearslong housing affordability crisis, be better off if the experiment had worked?   more
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Farmworkers push back on Florida Legislature's Heat Preemption Bill
Farmworkers got scorched yesterday by the passage of SB 1492, a bill that preempts local governments from passing even the most basic workplace protections. more
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Developing Story: Manley stepping down as CEO/President of Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
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. more
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A family reunion with a twist
Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka recently held its first-ever Habitat Homeowner Family Reunion. The festivities took place at FINFROCK. more
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Orange County provides $3 million in financing for the 195-unit Southwick Commons project in Apopka
The developer’s agreement approved by the BCC involves a 195-unit project called Southwick Commons planned for downtown Apopka. more
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Orlando Regional Realtors Association endorses Nesta in Seat #4 re-election campaign
The Orlando Regional Realtor's Association has endorsed Commissioner Nick Nesta in his re-election bid for Seat #4 on the Apopka City Council.  more
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Apopka gets new U-Haul dealer
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. more
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Apopka City Hall
Apopka Chamber Board calls for local and minority businesses to receive 10% bid preferences
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%. more
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The difference between Networking and Relationship-Building
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! more
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LINCOLN PARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 02: River water floods West Williams Street on September 02, 2021 in Lincoln Park, New Jersey. NJ Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Ida caused flooding and power outages throughout New Jersey as the Northeast was hit by record rain and tornadoes. Numerous deaths in New York and New Jersey have been blamed on the storm. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul has also declared a state of emergency.
Senate tax proposal includes property insurance relief as Florida homeowners struggle with affordability
The proposal also exempts flood insurance policies enacted or renewed after July from premium taxes for one year, according to the analysis. more
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 02: Construction workers build a residential high rise on October 02, 2023 in Miami, Florida. According to the Census Bureau, apartment building starts fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 334,000 units in August, marking a 41% decline from the pace seen the same month a year prior.
When will housing affordability improve? Spoiler alert: It will take some time
Here’s what to know about ongoing construction shortages, high-interest rates, where housing prices are climbing, and what policymakers could do about it. more
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Florida Legislature considering homeowner policy increases exceeding 50%
Increases greater than 50% on homeowner policies by two insurance companies will be considered in hearings by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation later this month. more
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No Florida Property Taxes? A legislative study could be the first step toward phasing them out
The elimination of Florida property taxes and replacing them with a consumption tax is being proposed in the House of Representatives. more
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Americans spend millions of dollars on Valentine’s Day roses. I calculated exactly how much
The National Retail Federation estimates people will spend $2.6 billion on Valentine’s Day flowers. The Society of American Florists says 250 million roses are produced for the holiday. more
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DoorDash Drivers are striking for tip transparency. Some drivers will refuse to work on the app to protest low wages and DoorDash's decision to remove a third-party app that allowed them to see their tips.
Florida bills would regulate food delivery services
Florida lawmakers are advancing bills that would regulate food delivery platforms in the Sunshine State while adding identity protections for consumers. more
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Desperate for affordable housing, some cities sweeten tax breaks for developers
Tax abatements have long been a tool cities use to encourage developers to build homes low-income residents can afford. more
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Skepticism aside, Wyld Oaks looks impressive
The Wyld Oaks development is not Taurus or Benge Development. Their success rate in Apopka is unblemished, and they bring a plan that should be seen with optimism. more
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Goodwill hosting "Thrift Love" event on February 17th
Love is in the air this February – and Goodwill Industries of Central  Florida (GICF) is celebrating with a special donor appreciation event.  more
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Goal of partnership between AdventHealth and Junior Achievement: Inspire future caregivers
As part of this strategic collaboration, comprehensive lessons will be developed to equip students with the essential knowledge and confidence required for success in their health care careers. more
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A house in Daytona Beach.
Florida Senate aims to help alleviate the state's affordable housing shortage
The bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from restricting the floor area ratio of certain proposed developments while authorizing them to restrict the height of proposed developments. more
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Peak strawberry season means more Florida-grown, flavorful fruit at the market
Florida strawberries go straight to Florida markets, providing a nutritious snack for folks across the Sunshine State and other parts of the United States. more
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The original Macintosh computer may seem quaint today, but the way users interacted with it triggered a revolution 40 years ago.
Mac at 40: User experience was the innovation that launched a technology revolution
When Apple announced the Macintosh personal computer with a Super Bowl XVIII television ad on Jan. 22, 1984, it more resembled a movie premiere than a technology release. more
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Steubenville, Ohio
"How can we help our city?" Start by asking questions
To bring awareness to how we can better build our cities, Strong Towns Steubenville took the next smallest step for their town: they asked questions.  Members of the Local Conversation group in Steubenville, OH, pose with Strong … more
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