Apopka’s Planning Commission will hold an open-space workshop at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, November 10, followed by its regular meeting at 5:30 pm. Three public hearings concern a proposed Chandler Road daycare, a future land-use amendment near Kelly Park Road, and a rezoning request on Sir Arthur Court.

As demand for services grows and traditional funding becomes less predictable, nonprofits are looking for additional ways to sustain their work. Derrick Chubbs shares how Second Harvest’s Plate Above Catering turns meal purchases into support for hunger relief in Central Florida.

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.

Scientists are studying mitochondria from three angles – the fuel they burn, the messages they send and the structure that holds them together. Here’s what key NAD+ and peptide studies have found so far.

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.

Learn how to evaluate aircraft management companies, compare fees, review maintenance and crew services, and understand charter revenue and contract terms.

Auto Vault Orlando has opened in Apopka, bringing secure vehicle storage and a private automotive club to a 53,000-square-foot facility. The business represents an investment of more than $10 million, with lounge memberships and vehicle storage available separately.

Learn how retatrutide vial labels, peptide purity, formulation details, and molarity calculations affect research documentation and concentration accuracy.

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.

Central Florida Community Arts is searching for an executive director to lead the nonprofit as artist participation and production attendance grow. The organization is seeking a leader with experience in fundraising, collaboration, and community engagement.

Zapier reports that 45% of executives limit human oversight of AI to high-stakes work, with many giving AI full autonomy, risking costly mistakes.

Mercury reports on essential payroll steps for small businesses, covering calculations, deductions, compliance, and the importance of payroll software to avoid errors.

Intuit QuickBooks reports that one in three U.S. adults plan to start a business in 2026. 

InCorp reports that sudden viral success can overwhelm unprepared small businesses. 

Plus500 reports Thanksgiving significantly impacts economic trends, with rising travel and retail sales. 2026 expects 5.5% retail growth, driven partly by higher prices.