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How to Create a Leisure Routine When You're Working From Home
Discover seven practical ways to build a leisure routine, reduce stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance while working from home. more
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Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta told commissioners on October 21 that he expected to assemble his leadership and support teams within two to three weeks. The city administrator application deadline has passed, and the finance director and chief of staff positions are not posted, raising questions about how the city will fill those roles.
Nesta promises leadership changes as questions remain about three key positions
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta told commissioners on October 21 that he expected to assemble his leadership and support teams within two to three weeks. The city administrator application deadline has passed, and the finance director and chief of staff positions are not posted, raising questions about how the city will fill those roles. more
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A job can provide purpose, structure, and independence, but people with developmental disabilities often face barriers to employment. In this guest opinion, Quest Inc. President and CEO John Gill outlines how businesses, families, and community members can help create opportunities.
Ready to work: Opening doors for people with developmental disabilities
A job can provide purpose, structure, and independence, but people with developmental disabilities often face barriers to employment. In this guest opinion, Quest Inc. President and CEO John Gill outlines how businesses, families, and community members can help create opportunities. more
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AI hiring tools can streamline recruitment, but they can also reinforce biases and leave qualified applicants struggling to get an interview. Second Harvest’s Keonna Yearwood-Branch explains how job training and direct employer relationships can help candidates move beyond automated screening.
When AI screens out opportunity: Why human connections still matter in hiring
AI hiring tools can streamline recruitment, but they can also reinforce biases and leave qualified applicants struggling to get an interview. Second Harvest’s Keonna Yearwood-Branch explains how job training and direct employer relationships can help candidates move beyond automated screening. more
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The Ultimate Florida Relocation Guide: Pros, Cons, and Hidden Living Costs
Considering a move to Florida? Explore the pros, cons, and hidden costs of relocating, from taxes and insurance to pest control, utilities, HOA fees, tolls, and auto expenses. more
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AdventHealth will host hiring events at eight Central Florida locations, including AdventHealth Apopka, from 9 am to 1 pm on Wednesday. Clinical professionals can meet hiring managers, participate in on-site interviews, and potentially receive same-day offers for select positions.
AdventHealth hosts Apopka, Central Florida hiring events for clinical professionals
AdventHealth will host hiring events at eight Central Florida locations, including AdventHealth Apopka, from 9 am to 1 pm on Wednesday. Clinical professionals can meet hiring managers, participate in on-site interviews, and potentially receive same-day offers for select positions. more
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Labor, Community, and Faith Organizations Call on World’s Largest Grower and Apopka Employer to Join National Program called ‘Planting Justice’ to Eradicate Labor Abuses
Apopka groups will rally September 8 urging Costa Farms to join Planting Justice and address labor and human rights concerns among plant nursery workers. more
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Orange County employees received high customer-satisfaction ratings for services provided during permitting, inspections, and plan reviews. Customers repeatedly praised employees who took ownership of problems, communicated clearly, and helped make complicated processes easier to manage.
Survey Says: Orange County employees earn high marks for permitting and inspection services
Orange County employees received high customer-satisfaction ratings for services provided during permitting, inspections and plan reviews. Customers repeatedly praised employees who took ownership of problems, communicated clearly and helped make complicated processes easier to manage. more
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The Orange County Clerk of Courts will raise its starting wage for entry-level positions from $17 to $21 an hour beginning August 17. The increase reflects the office’s ongoing efforts to attract, retain, and fairly compensate employees.
Orange County Clerk of Courts raises starting wage to $21 an hour
The Orange County Clerk of Courts will raise its starting wage for entry-level positions from $17 to $21 an hour beginning August 17. The increase reflects the office’s ongoing efforts to attract, retain, and fairly compensate employees. more
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Apopka has paused hiring for most vacant city positions through October 1 while officials examine staffing, departmental responsibilities and reporting structures. Recruitment for a community development director will continue as an exception.
Developing Story: Nesta freezes most city hiring through October 1
Apopka has paused hiring for most vacant city positions through October 1 while officials examine staffing, departmental responsibilities and reporting structures. Recruitment for a community development director will continue as an exception. more
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Cornerstone Connections has received a $100,000 grant from the Truist Foundation to expand its Connecting H.O.P.E. employment program for non-custodial parents. The funding will enhance career coaching, case management, and wraparound services designed to help participants secure long-term employment and better support their children.
Cornerstone Connections receives $100,000 Truist Foundation grant to expand employment program
Cornerstone Connections has received a $100,000 grant from the Truist Foundation to expand its Connecting H.O.P.E. employment program for non-custodial parents. The funding will enhance career coaching, case management, and wraparound services designed to help participants secure long-term employment and better support their children. more
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CareerSource Central Florida will bring more than 20 employers together for a National Hire a Veteran Day Job Fair in Orlando. The event will prioritize opportunities for veterans and military spouses but will be open to everyone seeking employment.
CareerSource job fair to connect veterans with Central Florida employers
CareerSource Central Florida will bring more than 20 employers together for a National Hire a Veteran Day Job Fair in Orlando. The event will prioritize opportunities for veterans and military spouses but will be open to everyone seeking employment. more
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Dr. Carolina Mejía Otero, a board-certified rheumatologist, shows students how to become "science detectives" through hands-on activities as part of Hispanic Access Foundation's Pathways to Science program in Central Florida.
Free Central Florida program introduces families to STEM and healthcare careers
Central Florida families are getting a chance to explore STEM and healthcare careers through a free bilingual program designed to inspire the next generation of professionals. The Hispanic Access Foundation's Pathways to Science initiative brings experts from fields ranging from aerospace engineering to medicine directly into local communities. more
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has launched Career Pathways, a new workforce development initiative designed to connect more residents with stable employment opportunities.
Second Harvest Food Bank launches Career Pathways program to expand workforce training opportunities
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is expanding its workforce development efforts with the launch of Career Pathways, a new training model designed to prepare residents for in-demand jobs. The expanded program adds a customer service track while continuing the organization’s successful culinary training initiative. more
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Florida’s Place in the U.S. Race for High-Skill Talent
As companies grow and new industries emerge in the United States every year, more regions are competing for the same pool of highly educated workers. Florida is increasingly part of that conversation. Looking at where high-skill workers are hired and where they are paid the most offers some very real insight into how cities can compete in the modern talent economy. more
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Orange County welcomes more than 800 residents to 5th annual Open House and Job Fair
More than 800 residents attended Orange County Government’s 5th Annual Open House and Job Fair on January 24, exploring interactive exhibits, guided tours, and employment opportunities. The event connected community members directly with County leaders and staff while highlighting services, transparency, and civic engagement. more
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Demings to host free Orange County open house and job opportunity event this weekend
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will host a free open house Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Orlando. The event will feature a dedicated Human Resources area to learn about job opportunities, along with interactive county department booths and office tours. more
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Addition Financial opens student-run credit union branch at Apopka High School
Addition Financial Credit Union has opened a new student-run branch at Apopka High School, giving students real-world experience managing financial transactions. The branch is the credit union’s 12th high school location in Central Florida and was created in partnership with Orange County Public Schools. more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Two longtime Apopka police officers promoted to top leadership positions
Lieutenant Daniel Garcia and Lieutenant Christopher “Chris” Hanstein have been promoted to deputy chief and captain, respectively, by Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry. Both officers bring decades of experience, innovation, and dedication to the Apopka Police Department and community. more
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Why More Nurses are Choosing the Higher Education Route
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6% increase in registered nurse employment across the country through 2032. In Florida, this growth is expected to be even stronger, driven by the state’s sizable retiree population and its rapidly expanding healthcare network. more
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Chef Israel Santiago with a student in Second Harvest's culinary training program.
Second Harvest Food Bank opens enrollment for culinary training program
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is now accepting applications for its free 16-week Culinary Training Program. This program helps adults gain hands-on kitchen experience, life coaching, and job readiness skills for entry-level food service positions. The next session begins September 15, 2025, and applications are due by September 8 for residents of Orange, Osceola, or Seminole counties. more
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