80% of Floridians who would evacuate, would leave for a Category 2 hurricane or greater
From AAA
Floridians are increasingly concerned about the 2020 Hurricane Season and the coronavirus is …
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6/1/20
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By being proactive ahead of a storm, homeowners can help protect themselves and their property from flooding effects that are typically the biggest problem associated with hurricanes in Florida
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5/30/20
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District’s Blue School Grant Program accepting applications June 1–Sept. 4
From the St. Johns River Water Management District
Now entering the fifth year of its Blue School Grant …
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5/28/20
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This sales tax holiday begins Friday, May 29, 2020, and extends through Thursday, June 4, 2020.
From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
The Florida Department of Health in …
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5/27/20
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned there is a 60 percent chance for another “above normal” hurricane season in the Atlantic …
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5/25/20
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Protecting the environment and helping the poor brings faith leaders together while facing the coronavirus
From Public News Service
Despite all the losses, challenges and restrictions …
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5/23/20
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Florida Dept of Health, Orange Co. urges precautions while enjoying pools and fresh water activities
COVID-19, pool chemicals, and the risk of Naegleria fowleri info here by the Florida Dept. of Health
From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County Newsroom
Summer is right around …
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5/21/20
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With national and international attention, Seminole State’s Emil Buehler Planetarium hopes to inspire a new generation of astronomers and space explorers
From Seminole State College
The …
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5/20/20
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From Audubon Florida
As Florida begins to reopen beaches, Audubon is calling on beachgoers to help make beaches safer for birds by avoiding their nesting areas.
“After a generally …
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5/14/20
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
Even with above-average rainfall in April, abnormally dry conditions continue throughout much of the St. Johns River Water Management District. …
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5/12/20
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at least 80 of Florida’s 175 state parks will reopen Monday in tandem with the first phase of his "Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step" …
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5/2/20
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By Mark Abkowitz, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Environmental Management Studies, Vanderbilt University The tornadoes that swept across …
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5/1/20
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The nexus of the COVID-19 crisis and a natural disaster could be devastating
From the Office of Representative Val Demings
U.S. Rep. Val Demings (FL-10) continued her efforts Friday to draw …
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4/24/20
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Florida is prized for its balmy temperatures, yet working in them can often lead to injury – or worse. This is especially true around Apopka and its large lake, highlighted by Clean Technica as an …
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4/22/20
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The 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 can be a good time for everyone to take some time to get outside, even if current conditions mean a community event to celebrate isn’t available. …
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4/19/20
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
Even before the Florida Legislature adjourned on March 19 after adopting a $93.2 billion fiscal 2021 budget, there was ambient recognition the COVID-19 …
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4/17/20
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that Sunshine State beaches and parks should reopen if municipal governments deem it safe to do so.
“Do it in a good way. …
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4/17/20
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From April 22 through 29, people across Florida are encouraged to report their sightings
From Audubon Florida
Birders across the nation are currently experiencing the wonders of spring bird …
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4/16/20
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Across the 18-county district, rainfall is almost six inches below normal for the past three months
From the St. Johns River Water Management District
With below-normal rainfall causing …
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4/8/20
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The 74,000-acre Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, a marine sanctuary in St. Johns County, is under threat from coastal erosion . Thankfully, resident biologists have come …
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4/6/20
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By Hector Chapa, Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Interprofessional Education, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University | The Conversation
With the coronavirus pandemic quickly …
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4/5/20
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For the seventh consecutive year, the St. Johns River Water Management District's Governing Board has approved a proclamation designating April as Springs Protection Awareness Month.
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4/3/20
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Focus on the Legislature
By Trimmel Gomes | Public News Service
On Wednesday, the Florida Legislature approved a bill that would provide protections to the largest seagrass bed in the Gulf …
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3/12/20
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By Orange County Utilities Orange County Utilities invites Orange County residents to a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste * Community Collection Event on Saturday, March 21, from 8 a.m. …
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3/11/20
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From St. Johns River Water Management District
Most of the St. Johns River Water Management District is seeing dry conditions, with 16 of its 18 counties experiencing a 12-month rainfall …
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3/10/20
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