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Private Jet Fleet Utilization: How Owners Can Improve Aircraft Efficiency
Learn how to evaluate aircraft management companies, compare fees, review maintenance and crew services, and understand charter revenue and contract terms. more
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Aircraft Management Company Selection: Questions Every Jet Owner Should Ask
Learn how to evaluate aircraft management companies, compare fees, review maintenance and crew services, and understand charter revenue and contract terms. more
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A quilt Phylis Samuels made to celebrate her son’s law enforcement service now carries his gratitude to Seminole County Fire Station 13. Following her death, Steve Samuels (right) presented the quilt to firefighters at her memorial service, honoring their care for his mother and their commitment to the community.
A mother’s quilt, a son’s gratitude: Apopka family honors a local fire station
A quilt Phylis Samuels made to celebrate her son’s law enforcement service now carries his gratitude to Seminole County Fire Station 13 in Apopka. Following her death, Steve Samuels presented the quilt to firefighters at her memorial service, honoring their care for his mother and their commitment to the community. more
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County’s November schedule features eight programs ranging from financial education for renters and homebuyers to backyard chicken care and wildlife habitat. Events run Nov. 4-19, with registration required and fees ranging from free to $12.51.
UF/IFAS Orange County offers November classes on housing, gardening and backyard chickens
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County’s November schedule features eight programs ranging from financial education for renters and homebuyers to backyard chicken care and wildlife habitat. Events run Nov. 4-19, with registration required and fees ranging from free to $12.51. more
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After Frozen Dumplings, the Next K-Food: Meet Bugak, a Crunchy Traditional Korean Snack
  Discover bugak, a traditional Korean snack made with seaweed and a thin grain-based coating, and learn how Trader Joe's brings its crispy texture to K-food fans. more
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Matthew’s Hope already serves people experiencing homelessness in Apopka four days a week through mobile outreach and transportation to Winter Garden. Founder Scott Billue hopes to expand that presence with a local service center and access to a sleeper bus, but funding, property and partnership arrangements remain unresolved.
Could Matthew’s Hope be the next chapter in Apopka’s fight against homelessness?
Matthew’s Hope already serves people experiencing homelessness in Apopka four days a week through mobile outreach and transportation to Winter Garden. Founder Scott Billue hopes to expand that presence with a local service center and access to a sleeper bus, but funding, property, and partnership arrangements remain unresolved. more
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Energy decisions should work like other choices families and businesses make based on their needs, priorities, and budgets, according to Lake Apopka Natural Gas District CEO Brent Haywood. During Public Natural Gas Week, Haywood argues that preserving natural gas infrastructure gives current and future Apopka residents another option rather than requiring them to use it.
OP/ED: Energy choice starts with giving people options
Energy decisions should work like other choices families and businesses make based on their needs, priorities, and budgets, according to Lake Apopka Natural Gas District CEO Brent Haywood. During Public Natural Gas Week, Haywood argues that preserving natural gas infrastructure gives current and future Apopka residents another option rather than requiring them to use it. more
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Choosing the Best Ammo for Fall Hunting Season
Prepare for fall hunting season with an overview of ammunition considerations for deer, waterfowl and small game, plus tips for regulations and preparation. more
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Hope CommUnity Center will host Apopka PRIDE 2026 on Saturday, October 10, with an afternoon of performances, health services, local vendors, and community activities. This year’s “Bloom Without Permission” theme focuses on LGBTQ+ visibility, resilience, and community during National Coming Out Day weekend.
Apopka PRIDE 2026 to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community on National Coming Out Day weekend
Hope CommUnity Center will host Apopka PRIDE 2026 on Saturday, October 10, with an afternoon of performances, health services, local vendors, and community activities. This year’s “Bloom Without Permission” theme focuses on LGBTQ+ visibility, resilience, and community during National Coming Out Day weekend. more
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Private luxury jet at the airport terminal runway
New vs. Pre-Owned Private Jets: Which Acquisition Strategy Makes More Sense?
Compare new and pre-owned private jets, including purchase price, customization, availability, maintenance, depreciation and total ownership costs. more
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How to Find the Right Balance Between Rest and Recreation
Learn how to balance rest and recreation, recognize what your mind and body need, and make better use of your free time without over-scheduling. more
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Orange County Government and the Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural exhibitions, student awards, and other community events. The 2026 celebration carries the theme “Unidos, Somos Más,” meaning “Together, We Are More.”
Orange County celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural events
Orange County Government and the Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural exhibitions, student awards, and other community events. The 2026 celebration carries the theme “Unidos, Somos Más,” meaning “Together, We Are More.” more
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Downtown Apopka 2033? Apopka should use the CRA’s proposed seven-year extension to plan and pursue a transformative civic complex without placing it ahead of urgent public-safety projects. A modern library, events center, history center, and civic plaza could become the defining destination, connecting downtown’s existing investments and encouraging private development.
Opinion: Could a civic campus become downtown Apopka’s missing centerpiece?
Apopka should use the CRA’s proposed seven-year extension to plan and pursue a transformative civic complex without placing it ahead of urgent public-safety projects. A modern library, events center, history center, and civic plaza could become the defining destination, connecting downtown’s existing investments and encouraging private development. more
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The Senior Advisors Difference: Medicare Guidance That Doesn’t End After Enrollment
Senior Advisors helps clients understand Medicare, compare coverage options, find potential savings and navigate changes with free, ongoing guidance. more
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Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta presented Pastor James R. Doggette Sr. with the Key to the City as Doggette concluded a decade of leadership at Patmos Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church. Doggette will return to Oakwood University in Alabama after 44 years of pastoral ministry and academic service.
Apopka honors Pastor James Doggette with Key to the City
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta presented Pastor James R. Doggette Sr. with the Key to the City as Doggette concluded a decade of leadership at Patmos Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church. Doggette will return to Oakwood University in Alabama after 44 years of pastoral ministry and academic service. more
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After being challenged to exclude and denounce members of the LGBTQ+ community, Matthew’s Hope founder Scott Billue reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to serving everyone without discrimination. He argues that Christian faith is demonstrated not through judgment, but through unconditional compassion and a willingness to do difficult work.
At Matthew’s Hope, service comes without conditions
After being challenged to exclude and denounce members of the LGBTQ+ community, Matthew’s Hope founder Scott Billue reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to serving everyone without discrimination. He believes that Christian faith is demonstrated not through judgment, but through unconditional compassion and a willingness to do difficult work. more
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How to Choose a Moving Company in Los Gatos: Helpful Tips
Planning a move to Los Gatos? Learn how to choose a reliable moving company, compare estimates, protect your belongings, and prepare for a stress-free move. more
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County will offer a full schedule of educational programs in September covering health, housing, gardening and urban agriculture. Classes are available online and in person, with costs ranging from free to $50.
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County announces September classes and workshops
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County will offer a full schedule of educational programs in September covering health, housing, gardening and urban agriculture. Classes are available online and in person, with costs ranging from free to $50. more
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The test track seen in this aerial photo was built outside Naples 40 years ago for the Ford Motor Co., but since then has been surrounded by preserved lands. Now a company called Hyper Club wants to turn the track and the 530 acres around it into a motorsports-themed development, smack dab in the middle of panther habitat.
Rich guys with racecars want to roar into Florida panther habitat
Developers want to transform a former Collier County automotive test track into a private motorsports club with resort amenities and up to 100 residential units. Environmental advocates warn that the project would fragment vital Florida panther habitat near several public preserves. more
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More than 61,000 Orange County voters have cast ballots in Florida’s 2026 primary, including 1,706 early votes recorded at the Apopka Community Center.
Orange County surpasses 61,000 ballots as Florida primary voting accelerates
More than 61,000 Orange County voters have cast ballots in Florida’s 2026 primary, including 1,706 early votes recorded at the Apopka Community Center. Democrats lead the countywide count, but the party margin at the Apopka voting site is substantially narrower. more
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How Apopka Homeowners Are Creating the Perfect Sunshine State Sanctuary
Discover how Apopka homeowners are creating home sanctuaries with outdoor patios, backyard pools, and energy-efficient upgrades designed for comfort, relaxation, and Florida living. more
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Can Alopecia Be Reversed Without Minoxidil or Surgery?
Learn how different types of alopecia may respond to non-surgical treatments, including PRP, microneedling, and stem cell hair serum alternatives to minoxidil. more
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Widening roads is not the only way Apopka can respond to traffic congestion and continued growth. Strong Towns principles offer another approach centered on infill development, safer streets, local businesses, and transportation choices.
Apopka needs transportation choices, not just wider roads
Widening roads is not the only way Apopka can respond to traffic congestion and continued growth. Strong Towns principles offer another approach centered on infill development, safer streets, local businesses, and transportation choices. more
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Nearly two-thirds of Americans would like to stop changing the clocks twice a year, according to a 2026 poll.
Could America stop changing the clocks? Congress takes another look at daylight saving time
The U.S. House has approved legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration. While many Americans want to end the twice-yearly clock changes, sleep experts say permanent standard time would better align with the body's natural rhythms and improve public health. more
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Ideal Nutrition Expands Healthy Meal Delivery to Orange County
Ideal Nutrition has expanded its healthy meal delivery service to Orange County, offering more than 40 chef-prepared meals with home delivery or pickup at its Lake Nona location. more
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