The average American family produces about 18 pounds of trash every day resulting in nearly 140 million tons of garbage filling U.S. landfills every year. In honor of Earth Month, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is taking a stand.
On April 9th, the Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety coalition and Orange County Sheriff's Office conducted a crosswalk enforcement operation at Apopka-Vineland Road and 1st Street.
When households pay more than 30% of their income toward housing, the census calls those households “cost-burdened.”
British Swim School, the nation’s leading “learn-to-swim” franchise with a stellar 40-year track record, is thrilled to expand its locations with the grand opening on March 25th in Apopka.
Planet Fitness has firmly established itself as a top choice for those in search of a comfortable yet effective workout experience.
The problem with boredom at work is its negative effects can linger. You might power through a mind-numbing task, but in doing so, you harm your ability to accomplish subsequent tasks.
The governor’s office cited reports from retailers estimating losses as high as $112 billion during 2022, with hot spots in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.
With heart disease on the rise, it’s paramount that each of us consider what we can do to lower our risk and promote heart health.
he groups have penned two separate letters in recent days to the governor, who received the bill (HB 433) on Tuesday from the Legislature.
Research has shown that when people have reliable access to fresh, local foods, they are more likely to make healthier choices, leading to better health outcomes.
In newly published data, the CDC's year-to-date count in the US now stands at 64 cases of measles, surpassing the 2023 total case count of 58.
Despite the increase in the number of people enrolled in Medicaid, Florida removed more than 3,000 fewer people from the program, according to the February report.
Some Florida lawmakers have proposed bills requiring everyone who employs outdoor workers to educate them about heat illness and provide workers with adequate drinking water, access to shade, and 10-minute recovery breaks in extreme heat.
Hoping to alleviate the problem, lawmakers agreed to put $12,261,444 for the call center in the state budget for 2024-25, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to sign off on it, and he can veto various budget items.
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The new law, HB 433, which takes effect on July 1, forbids the state or its political subdivisions from requiring any protections not mandated by state or federal law, even for their own contractors.
The simplified filing process could eventually save Florida taxpayers more than $530 million in filing fees every year.
Pittman: "This is the third time some wildcatter has asked to cosplay Jed Clampett, hoping to find some a-bubblin’ crude in the wilds of North Florida. Oil, that is — Texas Tea!"
In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.
SmartAsset assesses the financial risk for states due to potential natural disasters and weather events such as tornadoes, flooding and earthquakes.
Experian looked at recent trends in the HELOC and home financing market in 2023.
Ballotpedia explains the impact that term limits in state senates and state houses will have in the 2024 election.
