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Celebrate love and strengthen relationships at the SMART Couples Celebration
The event will include insightful presentations, Q&As with the speakers and giveaways, including a date night for two at a Florida resort hotel. more
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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. more
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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%. more
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n this aerial view, Flood waters inundate a neighborhood after Hurricane Milton came ashore on October 10, 2024, in Punta Gorda. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Siesta Key area of Florida, causing damage and flooding throughout Central Florida.
Citizens Property Insurance paid $823 million for 2024 hurricane season claims
While nearly half of the people who opened claims after Milton received payment from Citizens, the payout rates for Debby and Helene's claims were much lower (24% and 28%, respectively) because floods mainly caused the damage. more
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Neighborhood Goodness: Taking a break to appreciate
If you want to participate, your community’s leadership can request a brief presentation and get the ball rolling. Two options are available: Yard of the Month and Yard of the Quarter. more
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Unhoused Lewiston. Maine, residents huddle for the evening at the city’s new warming center.
Camping ban enforcement in Maine highlights patchwork of solutions to homelessness
Advocates both believe homeless shelters can be a short-term solution to enforcing the camping ban since most agree that being outside, especially in Maine winters, is the worst-case scenario. more
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Workshops designed to build stronger communities in Orange County
The Community Connections Workshop Series offers citizens a platform to learn about topics such as neighborhood organization, leadership development, and navigating local government resources. more
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The City of Las Vegas set up a barricade at a homeless encampment.
Camping bans, penalties after Supreme Court ruling could worsen homelessness, experts say
With homelessness rising, driven by the lack of affordable housing, low wages, and limited access to social services, among other factors, advocates say the court decision stands to worsen an issue that has become more politicized in recent years. more
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Looking Ahead: Embracing sustainable energy with direct-use natural gas
This year’s passage of new ordinances in Apopka and Winter Garden solidifies natural gas as a reliable energy option, ensuring future residents can enjoy an affordable, efficient, and environmentally friendly energy source from day one. more
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Teresa Sawyer is pictured here with Joe Chessa and Mike McFadden from the Knights of Columbus.
The Above and Beyond Pregnancy Center in Apopka receives large donation from local nonprofits
"We are so thankful to St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Apopka, and the Knights of Columbus who just did a 'daily bread' bank drive and raised $5,000 for us, plus donated close to $6,000-worth of brand new baby items." more
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Apopka and Orange County announce Christmas curbside collection schedule
As Christmas day approaches, Apopka and Orange County residents can expect a change in their garbage collection routine. more
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George Henry Durrie’s ‘Winter in the Country: A Cold Morning’ (1861).
Why there’s no place like home for the holidays
Listen closely to “I’ll be Home for Christmas” or “White Christmas,” and you’ll hear a deep yearning for home, and sorrow at having to spend the holidays somewhere else. more
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The secret of making neighborhoods into outdoor living rooms
Commissioner Moore: "With less traffic and slower traffic, streets become more like living rooms where residents meet and grow. It is safer to walk and bike, and thus, there is more chance of meetups." more
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The thoughtfulness counts more than the timeliness.
Why sending a belated gift is not as bad as you probably think − and late is better than never
Concerns about on-time delivery are so common that people share holiday deadlines for each shipping service. And if you can’t meet these deadlines, there are now handy etiquette guides offering advice on how to inform the recipient. more
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Celebrate the holidays with comfort and savings: Choose natural gas
Whether you’re roasting a picture-perfect Thanksgiving turkey, baking a tasteful Christmas Eve ham, or whipping up your favorite dessert, there’s nothing better than bringing your loved ones together over a delicious meal, and there’s no better way to cook than with natural gas. more
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Hurricane Beryl tore up homes in Freeport, Texas, in July 2024.
Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Since 2022, seven of the top 12 insurance carriers have either cut existing homeowners policies or stopped selling new ones in the wildfire-prone California homeowner market, and an equal number have pulled back from the Florida market due to the increasing cost of hurricanes. more
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Study: Where to buy the cheapest food for Thanksgiving
Items like chicken is cheapest at Walmart; ground beef – at Aldi; plain milk – at Costco; whipped cream – at Kroger; and parmesan – at Target. Find out more of where to shop and save for Thanksgiving. more
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Clarcona Ocoee Road won the 2023 Corridor of the Year Award in District 2.
Who will win Corridor of the Year in 2024?
The 2024 competing corridors include Sheeler Road, Rose Avenue, Powers Drive, and Votaw Road.  more
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Neighborhood Services Division is hosting the 2024 Orange County Community Conference
The Orange County Community Conference allows residents to learn innovative ways to improve neighborhoods and their communities. more
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Orange County launches 14th annual Toy Drive to benefit local families
Donations support Orange County youth and family agencies, including the Orange County Neighborhood Centers for Families, Wraparound Orange,  Orange County Public Schools Kids’ Closet, and local nonprofit organizations. more
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UF expert: While hurricanes are on your mind, get your septic system inspected
About 2 million Florida homes – or about 30% of the state’s residents- use septic to treat wastewater. When they flood, they can fill with debris and must be professionally cleaned. more
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Of course you can buy an evil clown at Home Depot.
Why is Halloween spending growing when Americans are supposedly cutting back?
While polls suggest many Americans are feeling financially fragile, the data indicates it isn’t having much impact on Halloween spending. more
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Apopka's household bills higher than state and national averages, report finds
The findings of the 2024 State by State Bill Pay Market report indicate that Apopka residents are paying significantly more than state and national averages for their monthly expenses. more
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3 reasons your neighborhood should start throwing block parties
What if I told you that a block party could actually be foundational to improving your neighborhood, town, or city? more
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Orange County Animal Services announces 11th Annual Barktoberfest
Various rescue groups from Florida will be present, and several different breeds, ages, and sizes of pets will be available for adoption. more
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