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Minimum wage workers.
Proposed rollback of child labor law in Florida gets pushback; critics say kids would be exploited
Florida is the 13th state this year to introduce legislation that would roll back labor laws intended to protect minors, according to the Economic Policy Institute. more
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Orange County Division of Building Safety streamlines electronic permitting process
Since early 2023, the Division of Building Safety staff has been working with the Business Process Technology team to facilitate this change. more
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A construction worker sands a door opening at a new apartment complex, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Miami.
A historic housing construction boom may finally moderate rent hikes
An unprecedented surge in the nationwide construction of new housing — mostly apartments — may finally be making a dent in fast-rising rents that have made life harder for tenants. more
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Inaugural Orange County Contracting Academy helps businesses navigate bid process
Orange County bids out millions of dollars worth of contracts yearly for everything from professional services work to multimillion-dollar construction projects. more
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New housing in Orlando.
Advocates hailed a new law to help stabilize Florida's housing crisis, but implementation has been rocky
Florida lawmakers have already been hearing from elected local officials in the past few weeks, saying they need to readdress what’s called the “Live Local Act". more
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Glenn Knight with his record-breaking 622-pound pumpkin.
The art and science of growing giant fruits and vegetables
Anyone can strive to grow giants with a little knowledge, patience, and time. For anyone interested in embarking on such a journey, contact a UF/IFAS Extension office to get expert gardening tips. more
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Brewers, craft beer enthusiasts reap flavor of UF hops research
Last week, scientists at the University of Florida Gulf Coast Research and Education Center hosted about 50 brewers from across the state for the Fall Hops Field Day. more
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Florida oranges, the state’s signature crop, have recently battled citrus greening.
U.S Department of Agriculture report projects rebound after record-low orange production in Florida
After last year’s historically low yield, a Thursday report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected that production during the 2023-2024 season will rebound.  more
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Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis: The Land of 10,000 ideas
It was clear the area had structures in place for building collaboration, securing state and federal dollars, and growing their local economy. We would do well to emulate many of these best practices. more
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Braving the Storms: Despite hurricane risks, renters still drawn to Florida, gulf coast
With over two months of the season remaining, Rent.com analyzed Gulf Coast markets to appraise the headwinds and tailwinds for renters residing in this hurricane-prone region. more
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Habitat for Humanity of Apopka-Seminole: Building local legacies one homeowner at a time
If I told you that Habitat for Humanity does not give away homes, would you believe me? I hope so because it’s the truth! We sell affordable homes to deserving buyers. more
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A successful downtown in Portland, ME.
Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what’s next for these zones?
A recent study from the University of Toronto found that across North America, downtowns are recovering from the pandemic more slowly than other urban areas. more
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Rock Springs Ridge
Rock Springs Ridge HOA announces contract with The Golf Group to swap gopher tortoise lands for golf course lands; but questions remain
It's been three years since the RSR HOA Board set its sights on reclaiming the RSR Golf Course lands for its community. But no matter what the bottom line is, there are always questions left unanswered. more
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Orange County sets cutoff date for BOOST grant applications
Since July, the Orange County Small Business BOOST program has processed some 2,500 applications, with many more in the queue. more
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How to navigate and survive a foreclosure
If you receive a notice from your lender, DO NOT WAIT TO CONTACT YOUR LENDER! Waiting, hoping they won’t proceed, creates difficulty in working to resolve.   more
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Striking International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union members in New York City in 1958.
Waves of strikes rippling across the US seem big, but the total number of Americans walking off the job remains historically low
This crescendo of labor actions follows a relative lull in U.S. strikes and a decline in union membership that began in the 1970s. more
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Central Florida has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the US
According to a recent report from ATTOM, the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area in Florida has one of the highest foreclosure rates of any region in the country. more
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Affordable Homeownership – The possibilities are endless!
Habitat for Humanity is committed to increasing our region's inventory of affordable starter homes. Why? Because we believe everyone deserves a decent place to call home. more
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Florida ranks 50th in Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding
Florida is expected to receive $19.1 billion in federal infrastructure investment. Adjusting for population, this comes out to about $887 per capita, the lowest among the 50 states. more
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Many local business owners are still struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to assist them, Orange County has introduced the Small Business BOOST program.
Orange County Small Business BOOST Program Helps Those Still Recovering from Pandemic
Many local business owners are still struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to assist them, Orange County has introduced the Small Business BOOST program. more
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Winn-Dixie unveils new Apopka City Center supermarket
The new Apopka store in the Apopka City Center at 611 East Main Street is designed to provide customers with a unique, localized shopping experience. more
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Training opportunities for single mothers through CareerSource Central Florida
CareerSource Central Florida has a great complimentary training opportunity starting on August 21st to support single mothers and connect them with family-friendly employment. more
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Why our vacation days have been vanishing
Instead of splish-splashing with George Clooney, most employees are getting their R&R from watching Netflix on their second monitor — at best. more
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Goodwill of Central Florida helping local teachers and families head back to school
From August 1st to 31st, teachers and educational staff will receive an extra 10% off their total purchase when they shop at their local Goodwill. more
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Seal the deal on affordable homeownership
"The municipalities we serve, who are wonderful partners, can help our shared constituents even more by waiving impact fees for affordable housing." more
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