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A third of the world’s population lacks internet connectivity − airborne communications stations could change that

An experimental aircraft like this solar-powered airship could someday play a role in providing internet access to rural areas or disaster zones.
Telecommunications equipment positioned high in the air, on uncrewed balloons, airships, gliders and airplanes, could increase social and economic equality by filling internet connectivity gaps. This could allow more people to participate fully in the digital age. An experimental aircraft like this solar-powered …
Eggs Up Grill in Apopka hosts Pre-Back to School celebration with Apopka Dog Mayor Asher
On Thursday, August 8th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Apopka families will have an “eggcellent” opportunity to enjoy a free, pre-back-to-school event at Eggs Up Grill in Apopka located at 502 S. Hunt Club Blvd. in the Publix shopping plaza by ACE Hardware.
Rep. Daniel Webster will speak at the August 15th benefit breakfast for Above & Beyond Pregnancy Center in Apopka.
Rep. Daniel Webster speaking in Apopka
Above & Beyond Pregnancy Center in Apopka presents its First Annual Benefit Breakfast featuring keynote speaker US Congressman Daniel Webster, to raise support for, and bring healing and hope to women and families in Apopka.
Your child's best school year starts with their best smile
When our children are overly conscious of their smile, it creates unseen stressors on their mental health and overall well-being, which can be difficult to talk about with parents and family.
OCPS provides summer meals for children at no charge               
No need to sign up! No forms! Just meals at no charge all summer long. Orange County Public Schools offers free meals to every student and all children 18 years and younger, thanks to the Summer BreakSpot program.
Kick it up a notch: Elevate your game at Indoor Soccer Camp this summer
Whether you're a fresh-faced newbie or a mini Messi in the making, the Central Florida Soccer Club in Apopka has programs to fit your skillset.
DOH-Orange highlights National Water Safety Month
Florida offers countless opportunities to enjoy water recreation in pools, lakes, and other surrounding bodies of water. That is why water safety is critical.
Governor signs bill allowing teens older than 16 to work 30+ hours per week
The law will go into effect on July 1, allowing Florida minors older than 16 to work more than 30 hours per week if a parent, guardian, or school superintendent gives their permission in a waiver.
Back-to-Ghoul Shopping: This is expected to be the biggest-ever year for US Halloween Costume Shopping
With 73% of Americans saying they’ll celebrate this year, retailers are salivating as much as a trick-or-treater staring down a king-size KitKat. As historians tell it, Halloween  originated  from Samhain,  the  ancient Celtic festival …
More Parenting Articles
Anxiety, depression and suicide among U.S. teens continue to increase.
As the mental health crisis in children and teens worsens, the dire shortage of mental health providers is preventing young people from getting the help they need
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?
14 Important Life Lessons to Teach Your Child from Day One
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.
Topaz Clinical Research in Apopka currently recruiting children and adolescents ages 6-17 for a clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rimegepant for the acute treatment of migraine
The World Health Organization classifies migraine as one of the 10 most disabling medical illnesses, which occurs in approximately four to 11 percent of elementary school-aged children and eight to 15 percent of high school-aged adolescents.
Most babies are as ugly as misbegotten toads!
What is it about people thinking their babies are beautiful?Babies aren’t beautiful; they are all red and wrinkled and squiggly like they could have been painted during your uncle Salvador …
Sparklers: Florida Doctors Warn Against “Kid-Friendly Fireworks”
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.