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From Staff, Wire Reports
A Florida appeals court put a hold on an earlier judge’s ruling that said the state could not enforce a ban on strict mask mandates in schools.
The 1st District …
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9/10/21
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July 2021 Tourist Development Tax collections were higher than July 2019 collections by $2.1 million
From the Orange County Newsroom
As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Florida …
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9/9/21
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Judge Cooper’s ruling follows an Aug. 24-27 trial stemming from a May lawsuit filed by parents from seven counties alleging Governor DeSantis’ order unconstitutionally bars school boards from …
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9/9/21
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By John Haughey, The Center Square
School districts from Alachua, Broward, and Orange County have co-filed a 67-page lawsuit with the Division of Administrative Hearings, calling for an …
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9/8/21
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From AdventHealth
Effective today (Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021), facilities in AdventHealth’s Central Florida division will transition to “Yellow Status,” which will allow for additional …
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9/8/21
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By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix
Following a significant decline in daily COVID-19 cases in Florida over the past few days, federal health officials released data on Wednesday showing infections …
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9/8/21
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Early detection can mean the difference between a treatable illness and a life-ending illness
From AdventHealth
As with other types of cancers, early detection is the key to beating the …
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9/7/21
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By John Haughey, The Center Square
The last payments under federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs for about 7.5 million Americans were paid before Monday, Labor Day, when the …
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9/7/21
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Starting orthodontic treatment requires planning and forethought. Patients and parents of minors getting braces need to consider several factors for when they should start the process.
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From Baptiste Orthodontics
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9/5/21
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This week, facilities in AdventHealth’s Central Florida division transitioned to “Red Status,” which will allow for additional deferred surgical procedures to move forward
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9/2/21
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From Staff Reports It was almost 20 years ago, on September 11th, that two commercial airliners slammed into the North and South towers of the World Trade Center. Police officers, firefighters, and …
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9/1/21
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From Hope CommUnity Center and Staff Reports
Celebrate Sister Ann Kendrick’s birthday and grant her only wish : Get vaccinated! For everyone that gets vaccinated, they will get a slice of …
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9/1/21
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From Staff Reports
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Jenkins released a statement explaining the criteria that led her and the school board to mandate the use of face masks.
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8/31/21
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AdventHealth for Women’s Health Navigator Doreen Forsythe, BSN, RN explains the health screenings women should never skip.
From AdventHealth
Regular screenings are essential for …
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8/31/21
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From the Orange County Newsroom
As of Sunday, August 29, 2021, the Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day COVID-19 rolling positivity rate is 17.86 percent. …
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8/30/21
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Glenn J Rapsinski, University of Pittsburgh
COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has changed the way people live around the world. As of late August 2021, more than 630,000 people …
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8/30/21
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2 million low income children at risk of food insecurity as Florida is poised to pass up millions in federal food assistance
From Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
The state of …
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8/29/21
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From Staff, Wire Reports, and The Center Square
Judge John Cooper of Florida's Second Circuit Court in Leon County ruled that the state overstepped its authority in restricting school districts …
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8/27/21
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From Staff Reports
On Tuesday, the Orange County Public School Board gave direction to mandate masks for all PreK-12 students and adults. The mandate takes effect from Monday, August 30th until …
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8/26/21
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Positive cases and quarantines in Orange County and Apopka public schools continues to increase
By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix and Staff Reports
As the second school year of COVID-19 …
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8/25/21
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Finding ways to keep your exercise routine engaging and even enjoyable (yes, really) is possible. In this article, we’ll explore some engaging ways you can keep your exercise routine fresh and exciting!
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By Emily Taylor
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8/25/21
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By Jane Lucas Strength training used to be seen as a niche activity for “muscle men”, generally weightlifters and bodybuilders. Over recent years, however, it’s gained recognition as being a …
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8/25/21
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From Staff Reports
After a marathon meeting that lasted just under four hours, the Orange County Public School (OCPS) Board will mandate masks in its schools for 60 days. The new policy will go …
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8/24/21
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More than 90% of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across AdventHealth Central Florida’s system are unvaccinated
From AdventHealth and Staff Reports
Growth of new COVID-19 cases at …
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8/24/21
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Doctor describes ‘crisis like we have never seen before’ in local hospital
By Laura Cassells and Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix and Staff Reports
As three Florida schools and scores …
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8/23/21
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