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Safety precautions can help prevent poisoning
From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
As Floridians begin the task of preparing for Hurricane Isaias, the Florida Department …
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7/31/20
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
As Florida prepares for potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias, the St. Johns River Water Management District reminds northeast and …
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7/31/20
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COVID-19 updates, severe weather help, more grants and funds for small businesses, and more offered to Orange County residents From the Orange County Newsroom COVID-19 NUMBERS Orange County has an …
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7/30/20
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From TurfMutt
While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe. It’s even …
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7/30/20
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
Hurricane Season is here and there have already been a few formed Tropical Storms. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County wants …
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7/29/20
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The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center is expecting this system to maintain tropical storm strength over the next several days as it approaches South Florida
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7/29/20
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With many experts in agriculture and natural resources, local food systems, horticulture, gardening, family finance, nutrition, youth development and more, having an UF/IFAS office in Apopka as well …
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7/27/20
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“The study results remind all of us to keep doing our part to conserve water in our homes and businesses. Turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, installing water-efficient appliances and …
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7/19/20
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Geographic distribution of rainfall flip-flopped from May
From the St. Johns River Water Management District
Groundwater levels across the St. Johns River Water Management District …
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7/14/20
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
With nearly 1,500 lakes within its boundaries, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board on Tuesday joined the North …
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7/14/20
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From the Orange County Newsroom In an effort to prepare for the peak of hurricane season , Orange County Government is hosting a free self-serve sandbag program for residents at five Orange County …
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7/13/20
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From the Orange Audubon Society To assist the St. Johns River Water Management District in orienting visitors to the increasingly popular Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive (LAWD), Orange Audubon Society has …
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7/12/20
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“None of this planning will matter if residents don’t wear masks and help stop the spread of the coronavirus now,” asserted Avery. “If a bunch of first responders and EOC personnel are sick …
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7/12/20
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Orange CARES for Residents assistance program will reopen on Monday, July 13 for individuals and families -- this might be one of the last times the portal will be open, depending on the number of …
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7/9/20
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New web resource helps with recycling, as well as large items, yard waste, garbage and hazardous waste disposal
From the Orange County Newsroom
Orange County Utilities has launched a new …
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7/6/20
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From Public News Service
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill creating Florida's first new aquatic preserve in 32 years.
The Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve will span 800 miles off the …
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7/1/20
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Parents urged to be cautious as the pandemic changes routines
From AAA
As summer temperatures reach scorching highs, the inside of a hot car can become a death trap for children. Even …
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7/1/20
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By Scott Denning, Professor of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University
A hot desert wind is carrying a massive cloud of Saharan dust into the southern United States this week. Dust plumes …
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6/28/20
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Bursts of color and noise wreak havoc on nesting birds
From Florida Audubon
Independence Day is cause for remembrance and celebration. Unfortunately, people’s celebratory fireworks can …
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6/25/20
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From the Public News Service - Florida
A new report shows the best protections from natural disasters could come from nature itself.
"The Protective Value of Nature" report from The …
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6/14/20
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Lake Apopka’s water level decreased 0.3 foot and remained below its regulation schedule for May
From the St. Johns River Water Management District
After a slow start, Florida’s rainy …
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6/9/20
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The State of Florida is highly diverse with vast stretches of coastline, freshwater glades, swamps, and forests, as well as highland areas with rolling hills and prairies. It also has a varying …
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6/9/20
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
A British biotech company has received an experimental use permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to release millions of genetically modified …
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6/8/20
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By Allen Brown We live in a world that too often feels more focused on consuming than conserving. In exchange for convenience, we have boxes piling up, plastic spoons and forks lining our trash cans, …
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6/5/20
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County Newsroom
The recent increase in rainfall creates the conditions for an increase in the mosquito population. To protect yourself and your …
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6/1/20
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