If I told you that Habitat for Humanity does not give away homes, would you believe me? I hope so because it’s the truth! We sell affordable homes to deserving buyers.
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By Penny Seater, CEO/Habitat for Humanity of Apopka-Seminole
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9/27/23
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For every 100,000 children in the U.S. – with 1 in 5 of those children having a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder in a given year – there are only 14 child and adolescent psychiatrists available to treat them. Why the shortage?
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By Steven Berkowitz, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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8/16/23
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Reading the Torah, there is no doubt about motherhood’s important role in Jewish literature and life.
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By Lisa Fishbayn Joffe, Brandeis University
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5/11/23
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The FINFROCK team, 15 members strong, graciously dedicated their time, skill and muscle to help local families build stability and self-reliance through homeownership.
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From FINFROCK
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4/19/23
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Featured topics will include a roles and services overview of the Clerk’s Office and the Department of Revenue, a perspective from a judge, and an interactive question-and-answer panel.
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From the Orange County Clerk of Courts
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3/10/23
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There are many ways you can start teaching your child essential life skills from day one. Here is everything you should teach your child from day one.
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By George Hyland
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1/3/23
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Have you ever wondered why Thanksgiving revolves around turkey, not ham, chicken, venison, beef, or corn?
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By Troy Bickham, Texas A&M University
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11/14/22
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There are a number of measures that residents, and business owners can take to limit the risk of termites, rodents and cockroaches invading their premises.
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By Cindy Cummings
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8/9/22
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Nearly 2 dozen cities across California have implemented bands on natural gas as a result California does not have the energy to power their names businesses and residence pay higher costs for energy …
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By Dale Calhoun the executive Director of the Florida natural gas association
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8/4/22
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Smart hubs like Alexa and Siri can automate your home, entertain you and provide an extra layer of security. Here's how to get your money's worth.
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By Olivia Parkinson
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7/27/22
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Americans shoot off almost 1 pound of fireworks each year for every adult. And this figure has grown rapidly in recent years, from half a pound per adult in 2000.
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By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Ohio State University
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7/1/22
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If you’re planning on lighting sparklers this Fourth of July, believing they are among the safest fireworks, think again. Doctors with HCA Florida Healthcare say they are actually among the most dangerous.
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From HCA Florida Healthcare
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7/1/22
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Experiencing a disaster may be impossible to avoid. Yet as homeowners deal with the aftermath of a catastrophe, if they aren’t careful, they could be victimized by dishonest contractors.
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From AAA
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5/24/22
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The average cost of living for a family of four in the state highlights the financial hardship many Florida families face. An estimated 25.6% of them earn less than $40,000 per year.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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5/3/22
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I celebrated Earth Day at the Central Florida Earth Day Festival at Lake Eola in Orlando (on Saturday, April 23rd). It was an amazing event. Although no one told me it was vegan. But that's another story.
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By Andre the Farmer, aka Dr. Andre Baptiste
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4/27/22
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If you are a homeowner or renter in Florida, you may be wondering what the bill was trying to change and whether its failure to pass will affect you.
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By Josh Mishin
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4/27/22
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Natural gas is an odorless, combustible mixture of simple hydrocarbon compounds, usually found deep in underground reservoirs. In its natural state, it is the cleanest-burning fossil fuel.
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From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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4/21/22
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Inflation is surging in the United States - in large part because of rising food prices. In cities across the country, food today is 8% more expensive on average than it was a year ago.
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Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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4/20/22
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For most dogs, the average life span is just 10-15 years, depending on the breed. And Embark Veterinary wants to change that.
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From The Hustle
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4/11/22
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Take a UF/IFAS class and learn to build a bat house, make the most of your rental (and rental assistance), raise chickens in your backyard and more!
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From UF/IFAS
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4/11/22
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The federal tax filing deadline this year is Monday, April 18th. That's the day by which you must have filed your 2021 individual return and paid any remaining federal income taxes owed for last year.
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From UF/IFAS
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4/11/22
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Last week, the Florida Senate passed a bill 24-15 that has been criticized by distributed solar advocates as an attempt to gut rooftop solar in the state.
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By Tracey Comazzi, student at the Hamilton Holt School, Rollins College
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3/21/22
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Utility workers are truly the heart of the District, and without their careful and diligent work to bring clean-burning, efficient and safe energy to our customers’ homes and businesses, LANGD could never complete its mission.
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From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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3/17/22
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Once I became a pediatric dentist, I started seeing an increasing number of children coming to the office for emergencies following an accident or trauma. Here are key tips to help should you find you, or your child facing one of these issues.
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By Dr. Alma Correia, Baptiste Dentistry for Kids in Apopka
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3/14/22
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Termites are swarming in South Florida. That’s what University of Florida scientists have been observing since the last week of February.
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By Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS
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3/10/22
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