In 2004, Florida was hit by a series of FOUR major hurricanes in just six weeks. Charley kicked off the parade of powerhouses. It hit Cayo Costa on Aug. 13 as a Category 4, killing 17 people in Florida alone... then Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne followed.
As Orange County celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant, it wants to shine a light on the program’s far-reaching impact.
Evacuating might seem like the obvious move when a major hurricane is bearing down on your region, but that choice is not always as easy as it may seem.
Propagate started a farmer's market nearly three years ago with 12 vendors. They launched a pilot market on their property, which thrived for a year and grew to 35 vendors and 200 weekly attendees.
The Business Retention and Expansion Program will include regular engagement with business owners, workshops, and access to technical assistance and funding opportunities.
World Smile Day: There are countless ways to spread happiness. Start by smiling at those you encounter. A smile is contagious and can instantly uplift someone’s mood.
Hope Community Center is urgently collecting non-perishable food items to ensure it can support these families once the storm clears. Your donation will go directly to those in need, offering stability and nourishment in a time of uncertainty.
Florida hospitals have invested in hardening their facilities, making them more hurricane-resistant. To that end, hospitals have brought in flood mitigation equipment, and some have installed wells in case of disruption to the public water supply.
As the school year kicks into high gear, it is more crucial than ever to ensure that students receive timely physicals and vision screenings.
Prescription drug coverage tends to be the part of Medicare that people ask the most questions about, like “What are drug tiers?” and “What’s the donut hole, and how much will my medications cost when I get there?”
Some mosquitoes in Florida will breed in small containers of standing water. This includes mosquitoes that are vectors for the pathogens that cause dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to two top Florida Medicaid officials advising them that the state faces fines and being placed under a corrective action plan unless the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) submits the status reports by the end of the year.
Medication-Assisted Therapy not only supports individuals in overcoming their dependence on substances but also enhances their engagement in therapy and improves overall treatment outcomes.
The forum will include presentations from the Clerk’s Office, Harbor House of Central Florida, the Orange County Sheriff's, and the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
“Over the past quarter-century, the Orange County Drug-Free Community Coalition has been committed to fostering a healthier Orange County,” said Dr. Thomas Hall, Manager for the Orange County’s Drug-Free Community Coalition.
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After Milton’s landfall in Siesta Key, the National Guard and other responders rescued 48 people as of 6:30 am. Search and rescue missions continued in 26 counties, with 125 active missions. About 20 urban search and rescue crews are conducting door-to-door checks.
Prior to the half-cent sales tax in 2002, many of Orange County’s public schools were outdated and in disrepair.
Post Hurricane Milton: The Apopka Sanitation Division will resume regular garbage cart pickups on Friday, October 11th.
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