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.

Social media experts are skeptical about the power of new state laws

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: In this photo illustration, social media apps are displayed on an iPad on February 26, 2024, in Miami, Florida. The US Supreme Court is hearing a case on whether to give Texas and Florida significantly more control over social media platforms and their content. (Photo illustration by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

More states hope to rein in the harm that social media can do to teens’ mental health and privacy by approving laws that require age verification or parental consent, prohibit “addictive feeds,” or ban the apps for minors.

America’s “Grand Housing Bargain” is broken. It's time for a new one.

A neighborhood in Sarasota, Florida, that was chosen for radical change while other neighborhoods stay exactly the same.

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.

Flooding in Asheville, N.C., caused by Hurricane Helene in September 2024 sparked climate misinformation. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images

Climate misinformation is rife on social media – and poised to get worse

In the wake of the 2023 Hawaii wildfires, researchers at Recorded Future, Microsoft, NewsGuard and the University of Maryland documented an organized propaganda campaign by Chinese operatives targeting U.S. social media users.

AAA: Florida gas prices increase by three cents from last week

Florida's state average has mostly hovered between $2.99 and $3.15 since early September. However, during the past two weeks, the state average exceeded $3.20 per gallon.

In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review

In case you missed it, The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City—all in one place... including photos and highlights from the 16th Annual Apopka MLK Parade.

Blake Guyre brings the music of Billy Joel and Elton John to Apopka.

Billy Joel and Elton John rock the Apopka Amphitheater

Saturday Sounds: The vibrant sounds of Saturday nights in Apopka returned with a bang this past weekend, captivating the community at the Apopka Amphitheater.

What is the Orange County Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission?

The commission will hold meetings and public hearings and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, which will focus on proposed expenditures for transportation purposes before inclusion in the proposed County annual budget.

How to deal with a Florida winter weather event

These simple safety reminders can help you and your family better prepare for Florida's winter weather events.

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Blake Guyre performs at the Apopka Amphitheater this month.

Saturday Sounds returns this weekend

See Apopka's very own Blake Guyre perform the music of Elton John and Billy Joel live at the Apopka Amphitheater this Saturday from 5 PM to 7 PM!

Federal agency backs down from protecting rare whale that calves off Florida

There are fewer than 400 Right Whales left in the wild. Like manatees, they’re vulnerable to being clobbered by boats. In 2021, for instance, one boat called the About Time clobbered two of them off St. Augustine — a mama whale and its new calf. Both died.

Orange County Animal Services: 89% of animals adopted in 2024

The report comprehensively examines the shelter’s accomplishments and community support in the past year. Most notably, OCAS achieved a 91% live release rate for dogs and 88% for cats, contributing to an overall live release rate of 89%.

Medicaid cuts could devastate rural Florida, affecting children

The report reveals that rural Floridians face unique challenges, including provider shortages, long commutes, and limited connectivity, all of which make accessing healthcare more difficult.