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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
Apopka City Commissioner Alexander Smith is a quiet man.
"I have two ears and one mouth," Smith says. "Therefore I listen twice as much as I talk."
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6/21/21
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It's not just retirees flocking to Florida, but wealth
By John Haughey | The Center Square
With home costs rising across the country, one-in-five prospective homebuyers cite low taxes as a …
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6/17/21
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Breaking News:
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 to increase its offer for Camp Wewa from $4.2 million to $4.7 million after a second appraisal revealed …
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6/16/21
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National study found for every $1,000 increase in the price of a new home, 10,274 Floridians are priced out of the market
The new law was opposed by the Florida Association of Counties, Florida …
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6/7/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson delivered the news of a counter-offer from the YMCA on the City's attempted purchase of Camp Wewa at the June 2nd City Council …
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6/6/21
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By Mackey Wallace
Canadian snowbirds looking to flock south to escape Canada’s cold winters have traditionally chosen Florida and Arizona for their winter homes. Apopka, a suburb of Orlando …
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6/3/21
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From UF / IFAS Extension
Summer 2021 is kicking off with solutions-for-your-life courses by UF / IFAS Extension, covering topics from money habits to raising chickens, first time homebuyer tips …
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5/25/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
The two biggest topics this spring in Apopka have been the potential purchases of Camp Wewa, and the Rock Springs Ridge Golf Course. Both stories caught the …
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5/20/21
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Together, Orange County Solar co-op members will leverage their numbers to ensure each member receives competitive pricing and a quality solar installation
From the Orange County Newsroom
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5/19/21
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Over $800 million to be distributed by DCF to Florida families and landlords facing economic hardship due to the pandemic
From Florida Department of Children and Families
This week, the …
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5/12/21
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Hristina Byrnes, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
Retirement may mark the end of a career, but it's also the start of a new chapter of adulthood. Ideally, as retirees, people have fewer …
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5/12/21
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By Jane Lucas
Is it time to move to a bigger home, or are you better off staying where you are? Upsizing could give you more space for sleeping, entertaining and storing possessions. However, it …
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5/12/21
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From the Orange County Newsroom
The Orange County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is offering up to $10,000 in relief for residents with past due rent. Currently, more than $1.2 million …
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5/10/21
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See below for details on the new or extended tax free weeks, and examples of items that can be purchased without paying taxes
By John Haughey | The Center Square
Before adjourning their …
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5/9/21
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Focus on Business... Opportunity
From The Hustle
The pandemic turbocharged sales for ecommerce companies.
That’s the 1st-order effect.
So -- like the high-minded business …
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5/9/21
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Apopka Community Meeting for Rock Springs Ridge
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
The City of Apopka is hosting a community meeting to discuss a potential offer from Mr. Bob Dello Russo …
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4/26/21
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By Allen Brown Maintaining your garden requires the use of different tools and equipment. One of these tools is a string trimmer, which is also referred to as a weed trimmer. This garden tool has …
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4/18/21
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
Florida needs to invest nearly $22 billion in drinking water infrastructure, nearly 1.5 million Floridians are “rent-burdened,” and more than 400 bridges …
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4/13/21
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From The Hustle
Notarizing paper mortgage documents sucks.
Last week, Notarize , a company that digitzes the process, closed a $130m round of funding. CEO Pat Kinsel sat down with Protocol …
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4/6/21
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From the Orange County Newsroom
Orange County vaccinated its 500,000th person on Thursday, April 1, with 175,000 of them being vaccinated via the Drive-Thru Vaccination Site at the Orange County …
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4/1/21
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By Emily Drilon Selling your home in Orlando, Florida has its happy and stressful moments. This is true whether in Orlando, Apopka, or any other major metro area. Most of the time, home sellers get …
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3/29/21
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Focus on Travel... and Business... and Real Estate...
From The Hustle
“Full stack” is typically used to describe a software engineer who can do everything (e.g., back end, front end).
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3/18/21
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You have reached the enviable point in life where you can afford to get a house. Check out this guide to buying a house to help ensure you make the right decision.
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By Allen Brown
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3/16/21
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A greater emphasis from buyers has been placed on health and wellbeing, spectacular natural views, space to exercise and meditate, and sustainable and environmentally-friendly features
By Cindy …
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3/8/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 in favor of pursuing the purchase of Camp Wewa from the YMCA, which has owned the property since 1947. The City is expected …
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3/4/21
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