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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.
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By Penny Seater, CEO/Habitat for Humanity of Apopka-Seminole
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9/27/23
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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.
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By John Rennie Short, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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9/27/23
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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.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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9/13/23
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Since July, the Orange County Small Business BOOST program has processed some 2,500 applications, with many more in the queue.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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9/6/23
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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.
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By Eric Mock
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9/3/23
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This crescendo of labor actions follows a relative lull in U.S. strikes and a decline in union membership that began in the 1970s.
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Judith Stepan-Norris, University of California, Irvine and Jasmine Kerrissey, UMass Amherst
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9/3/23
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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.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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9/1/23
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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.
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By Penny Seater, CEO/Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
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8/24/23
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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.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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8/21/23
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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.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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8/17/23
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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.
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From Staff Reports
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8/16/23
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CareerSource Central Florida has a great complimentary training opportunity starting on August 21st to support single mothers and connect them with family-friendly employment.
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From CareerSource Central Florida
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8/14/23
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Instead of splish-splashing with George Clooney, most employees are getting their R&R from watching Netflix on their second monitor — at best.
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By Sara Friedman, The Hustle
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8/10/23
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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.
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From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
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7/27/23
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"The municipalities we serve, who are wonderful partners, can help our shared constituents even more by waiving impact fees for affordable housing."
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By Penny Seater, CEO/Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
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7/26/23
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Get ready to turn up the heat because barbecue season is here, and our Lake Apopka Natural Gas District team is excited to help our communities get their grill on!
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From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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7/20/23
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AAA's decision comes on the heels of Farmer's Insurance discontinuing new coverage of auto, home and umbrella policies in Florida, joining a long list of insurance companies scaling back in Florida.
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From Staff Reports
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7/19/23
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For some women, getting back to the workforce after the pandemic slump in women’s employment is a relief, and in some cases hybrid work has created the flexibility they need to return to jobs.
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By Tim Henderson, Florida Phoenix
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7/19/23
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Round Room, LLC. , the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailer, announces its TCC and Wireless Zone retailers will be donating 120,000 backpacks with school supplies.
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From the Verizon Wireless Zone
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7/19/23
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Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation drive job creation, invigorate industries and foster economic development. Immigrants bring diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives that enrich our workplaces and make our communities stronger.
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From the American Business Immigration Coalition
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7/18/23
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Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka: “Some of us inherit wealth, and some of us inherit poverty,” Seater said. “It’s by no choice of our own. Usually, it’s where you were born.”
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/17/23
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The bountiful season, which ends in most of Florida in late June or early July, continues a trend – Florida leads the nation in watermelon production.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/16/23
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Growing Together: The Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium is geared toward both experienced and beginning farmers and ranchers in Central Florida looking for information and support to help their businesses succeed.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/12/23
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The Orange County Board of County Commissioners has dedicated $26 million to provide Business Opportunities in Orange County for Support and Transformation (BOOST) for those impacted by COVID-19.
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From there Orange County Newsroom
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7/11/23
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The communal dining style took a hit during the pandemic when food left vulnerable to strangers’ sneezes suddenly became undesirable.
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By Sara Friedman, The Hustle
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7/4/23
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