The Apopka Voice logo

Nesta proposes Apopka government restructuring; former campaign manager expresses interest in chief of staff role

Log in
Business
Sort by: Featured Most recent
800 results total, viewing 126 - 150
Goodwill in Apopka, FL
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida expands retail store hours across six counties
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has expanded store hours at its retail locations to improve access for shoppers and donors throughout the region. The new hours are designed to support job training programs while increasing convenience and sustainability efforts. more
|
Quest, Inc. has received a $50,000 grant from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation to expand arts programming at Quest Kids Academy, a school serving children, teens, and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Quest expands arts programming at Quest Kids Academy with $50,000 grant
Quest, Inc. is expanding arts programming at Quest Kids Academy thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation. The funding will support music and dance classes as well as field trips throughout the school year. more
|
Photo Caption
Opportunity Apopka Business Expo to connect entrepreneurs with resources on Friday
Local entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to attend the Opportunity Apopka Business Expo on Friday, January 9, at the Apopka Community Center. The event will connect startups and established businesses with regional, state, and national organizations offering guidance, financing, and growth resources. more
|
Photo Caption
Florida minimum wage to rise to $15 an hour in 2026 under voter-approved amendment
Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $15 an hour on Sept. 30, 2026, completing a series of annual raises approved by voters five years ago. Supporters say the increase has helped workers and businesses, while critics continue to warn of higher prices and potential job losses. more
|
Photo Caption
Citizens’ review panel strengthens transparency in funding programs for children and families in Orange County
Orange County’s Citizens’ Review Panel plays a key role in evaluating and recommending funding for nonprofits that serve children and families. The citizen-led process is designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and effective use of taxpayer dollars. more
|
The U.S. workweek hasn’t always been 40 hours long, so maybe something else is possible.
Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work
While many New Year’s resolutions focus on health or fitness, work-related goals are prompting Americans to rethink how much time they spend at work. Researchers say growing burnout, shifting attitudes among younger workers, and experiments like the four-day workweek are challenging long-held assumptions about productivity and success. more
|
Photo Caption
Housing market enters 2026 with flatter prices and lingering affordable housing challenges
As the housing market moves into 2026, new data suggests a shift away from extremes and toward greater balance. Early indicators from Zillow point to flat home prices, modest sales growth, and a gradual return to seasonal norms. more
|
Planned giving can have a major impact on how an organization like Matthew’s Hope plans for its future and sustains itself in the long run. This is also an excellent way for people to create a legacy and help others, regardless of their current resources.
How planned giving helps sustain Matthew’s Hope and allows donors to leave a lasting legacy
Planned giving plays a critical role in helping Matthew’s Hope plan for the future while giving donors an opportunity to create a meaningful legacy. Through bequests, trusts, and other estate-based gifts, supporters can contribute in ways that fit their financial goals and personal values. more
|
A trail leads through a forest in St. Johns County. Two bills that would radically alter how development occurs in Florida appear to be the work of a timber company that owns 11,000 acres in St. Johns County.
Florida lawmakers promote ‘Blue Ribbon’ developers at public’s expense
Two bills moving through the Florida Legislature would dramatically limit public input on large-scale development, granting automatic approval to qualifying projects with minimal local oversight. Critics say the measures favor wealthy landowners while sidelining residents, local governments, and long-standing growth protections. more
|
Photo Caption
Florida’s Peanut Butter Challenge delivers hope one jar at a time
Thousands of jars of peanut butter are finding their way into Florida homes thanks to the annual Peanut Butter Challenge, a statewide effort led by UF/IFAS Extension. This year’s campaign collected more than 44,000 pounds of shelf-stable food, turning small donations into meaningful support for families facing hunger. more
|
Photo Caption
Habitat dedicates two new affordable homes in Apopka for local families in a celebration of community partnership
Habitat for Humanity Seminole–Apopka celebrated the completion of two new affordable homes during a heartfelt dedication ceremony attended by community partners, volunteers, and local leaders. The event underscored how public-private partnerships and grassroots engagement are helping expand access to safe, stable housing in the region. more
|
Photo Caption
The Naughty List: BBB's 12 top scams of the holidays and how to avoid them
As holiday shopping, donating, and traveling ramp up, scammers are increasingly targeting consumers with fake ads, fraudulent messages, bogus charities, and too-good-to-be-true offers. By practicing caution online and verifying businesses, charities, and communications before engaging, shoppers can avoid becoming victims of seasonal fraud. more
|
Patients and employers are feeling the pain of increased health premiums.
Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years
Health insurance premiums have surged over the past 25 years, increasing three times faster than worker wages and putting more financial strain on Americans. New research suggests that hospital consolidation and profit-driven pricing—not medical innovation alone—are key drivers of this dramatic rise. more
|
Photo Caption
District expands hiring efforts to fill high-skill roles shaping Florida’s water future
The St. Johns River Water Management District is recruiting for multiple specialized positions, including a supervising engineer and college intern, to support its critical water protection and planning efforts. As Florida faces mounting demands on its water supply, the district is investing in talent capable of balancing growth with environmental preservation. more
|
Photo Caption
UF Study: Dollar stores may increase food deserts in some under-resourced cities​
A University of Florida study has found that dollar stores can worsen food access in some urban neighborhoods—especially those with only one grocery store. While overall effects are small, certain communities experience significant declines in food availability when new dollar stores open. more
|
AdventHealth Apopka
Central Florida partners unite to ensure children stay fed through the holiday break
With school cafeterias closing for winter break, Central Florida organizations are stepping in to make sure children who depend on free and reduced lunches still have access to nutritious meals. Through grants, food drives, and community outreach, partners are working to prevent hunger for families across Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. more
|
Photo Caption
Apopka-area businesses gain new resource with launch of West Seminole Council
A new West Seminole Council is launching in February to support businesses in the growing West Seminole and East Apopka corridor. The council will bring together organizations seeking to better connect with consumers from Apopka to the Wekiva and Sweetwater communities. more
|
Photo Caption
Jersey Mike’s Subs to open new Apopka location with community fundraiser
Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening a new location at 1637 Rock Springs Road in Apopka on December 3, led by franchise owners Julio Cayo, Joseph Fischer, and Eli Johnson. The grand opening includes a five-day fundraiser where customers with a special coupon can donate to the Children’s Tumor Foundation in exchange for a regular sub. more
|
Turning to robots will boost agricultural production, a UF researcher says.
Robotics, AI, the answer to dwindling labor population, UF researcher says
Artificial intelligence and robotics could increase agricultural production by 35% by 2030, University of Florida researcher Nathan Boyd told state lawmakers. With labor shortages worsening and technology rapidly advancing, Florida is positioning itself at the forefront of agricultural innovation. more
|
When Admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés arrived on September 8, 1565, he waded ashore to the sound of trumpets and artillery, kissed a cross held by Father Francisco Lopez, and claimed Florida for Spain. That same day, Father Lopez held a Catholic mass of thanksgiving—an act of gratitude marking the colonists’ safe arrival—before Menéndez invited members of the local Timucua tribe to join them for a communal meal.
Florida’s forgotten feasts: The many contenders for America’s first Thanksgiving
More than half a century before Plymouth’s famous 1621 harvest celebration, Spanish colonists in St. Augustine held a thanksgiving mass and communal meal with the Timucua people. But as historians point out, several 16th-century ceremonies—Spanish, French, and beyond—preceded the Pilgrims without evolving into the modern holiday tradition. more
|
Waterfowl – not turkey – would have been the main course. Winslow Homer, 'Right and Left' (1909).
What the first Thanksgiving really looked like — and why it didn’t resemble today’s feast
Most Americans would barely recognize the meal served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621. Based on the only surviving eyewitness letter and Wampanoag oral histories, the feast centered on waterfowl, venison, corn-based dishes, and seafood — with none of today’s iconic sides or desserts. Waterfowl – not turkey – would have been the main course. Winslow Homer, 'Right and Left' (1909), National … more
|
In the 19th century, a campaign sought to link the Thanksgiving holiday to the Pilgrims.
The first Thanksgiving is a key chapter in America’s origin story – but what happened in Virginia four months later mattered much more
While Americans celebrate the Pilgrims’ 1621 feast as a symbol of cooperation, events that unfolded months later in Virginia reveal a far more consequential origin story. The 1622 Powhatan uprising and the brutal English retaliation better reflect the dynamics that defined early colonial America. more
|
Photo Caption
Thanksgiving leftovers can be risky without proper planning, UF expert warns
A Thanksgiving meal doesn’t end when the dishes are cleared — and neither do the food safety risks. UF food safety expert Keith Schneider explains how a few simple precautions can prevent holiday leftovers from becoming health hazards. more
|
Undercooked turkey is a leading cause of foodborne illness on Thanksgiving.
Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving brings people together around great food, but it also creates ideal conditions for foodborne illness if safety is overlooked. With a few simple precautions, families can avoid unwelcome microbes and keep their holiday gatherings healthy. more
|
Photo Caption
Floridian Town Center Hotel plan delayed
Apopka’s Development Review Committee examined several new subdivision plans, rezonings, and development agreements this week, reflecting the city’s escalating pace of growth. The committee’s technical evaluations ensure that projects meet safety, engineering, and zoning standards before advancing to public hearings. more
|
« Prev | 1 … 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 … 32 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 5 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

© Copyright 2026 The Apopka Voice Terms of Use
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions