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UF study taps into flourishing Florida craft beer market

The study supports Florida's craft beer community by providing valuable, data-driven insights that could help these breweries make more informed decisions about their marketing and consumer engagement strategies.
A neighborhood in Sarasota, Florida, that was chosen for radical change while other neighborhoods stay exactly the same.
America’s “Grand Housing Bargain” is broken. It's time for a new one.
The current grand bargain is simple: No neighborhood needs to change; they can all stay in their current form, but in exchange, one or two neighborhoods will experience radical transformation.
Social Border Grill delivers food as part of World Central Kitchen relief efforts at an Eaton Fire temporary shelter in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 9, 2025.
How nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike
Collaboration is a hallmark of how nonprofits respond to disasters. These organizations often work alongside government agencies and private sector partners in coordinated efforts.
SBA opens Business Recovery Center in Orange County: Disaster loans available for hurricane relief
Customer service representatives at the BRC will assist business owners in completing their disaster loan applications, accept documents for existing applications, and provide updates on an application’s status.
Hope CommUnity Center opening a food pantry in Apopka
Guided by its slogan "Filled with Hope," HCC wants to ensure every individual has access to food in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Ringing in the New Year with reliable natural gas
Natural gas isn’t just a choice for today—it’s a smart investment in your future. If your New Year’s goals include saving money, enhancing energy efficiency, or making sustainable lifestyle changes, the District is here to help you achieve them easily. 
UF/IFAS researchers deploy drones to perfect nutrient rates
The UF/IFAS Best Management Practices Lab is using drones to develop algorithms that estimate nutrient application rates for optimal crop yields.
Orange County Public Schools is hiring bus drivers and mechanics
School bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, creating a reliable bridge between home and education.
A look down a grocery aisle at Aldi.
House lawmakers file bipartisan bill encouraging construction of grocery stores in food deserts
HB 89 would allow local governments to authorize “small-footprint grocery stores” in food insecure areas, as designated by the state Office of Economic and Demographic Research.
Research shows that holding down a job as a teenager has real benefits later in life.
Goodwill partners with local school districts to give students hands-on job training and experience
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida recently expanded its job training program to serve local high school students and provide them with hands-on experience by working in its stores. 
City Council: "Put a hold on new development until we have the infrastructure"
OCPS calculates that these 1,150 single-family homes will add an additional 472 students to our Apopka schools. This does not consider the unspecified number of Paulucci Acres multi-unit family units that will generate even more students.
Customer First: Orange County rolls out live training and extra support for permitting services
Orange County Government issues roughly 81,000 vertical building permits a year, making it the busiest and largest permitting agency in Central Florida.
Examples of citrus greening.
Florida citrus is expected to produce the smallest crop in over a century
After two back-to-back hurricanes – Helene and Milton – in late September and early October, the USDA released its December forecast for the 2024-2025 citrus harvest. It's poised to be the smallest in over a century.
What's open on New Year's Day in Orange County?
Happy New Year, Apopka! As we turn the page from 2024 and celebrate the arrival of 2025, here's a list of businesses and places open on New Year's Day.
What’s next for the economy?
What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation, and the American consumer?
As we turn to 2025, we’re optimistic the economy will keep growing. But that’s not without some caveats. Here are the key questions and risks we’re watching.
Report: Florida's citrus industry crop is down 90% from two decades before
The report by Florida Taxwatch says the industry is under assault by citrus diseases and hurricanes. Florida was hit by three hurricanes this year alone, with two of them, Helene and Milton, impacting the citrus industry. 
Report: Parents will spend nearly $500 per child on Christmas gifts in Florida
The nationwide average of 1.85 children per household means most parents buy for nearly two little holiday enthusiasts who can rack up requests like none other.