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By Becc Lester-Beam, Community Outreach Coordinator at Seminole Science Charter School
Thanksgiving is a time for us all – little ones included – to pause and consider the many things we …
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11/24/20
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$60 million of local CARES funding has been allocated to the Individual and Family Assistance Program and more than $39 million dollars has been processed already, helping over 39,000 households
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11/22/20
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By Penny Seater, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Seminole and Apopka There is no place like home for the holidays. This season reminds us of the importance of home. As we each adjust to the new "normal", I …
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11/19/20
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Earlier this year OCAS made a desperate plea to the community looking for a home for Rocket who, like Tonka, had been with them in excess of 200 days; they are hoping Tonka can be just as fortunate - …
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11/19/20
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By Adrian R. Camilleri, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, University of Technology Sydney
Christmas is a time of celebration, relaxation and gift giving.
But choosing gifts can also make it a …
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11/18/20
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Publisher's Note: Please take into account the CDC guidelines for holiday gatherings during COVID-19 when reading the following article From Family Features Perhaps more than usual, the centerpiece …
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11/18/20
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Representatives from the Self-Help Center, judiciary, an attorney, and others will be on hand to answer questions through the Q & A feature towards the end of their presentation
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11/18/20
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Pet parents and their furry friends are invited to snap holiday-themed pictures and fulfill their pet’s wish list during December 5th event - plus free stocking stuffers
You can also drop off …
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11/18/20
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Focus on Gardening: Plant of the Month
From University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences
For the green thumbs and garden-dreamers alike, every month we'll …
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11/12/20
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Other adult members of the same household can now apply as individuals for this financial assistance From the Orange County Newsroom Orange County will reopen the application portal for Individual …
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11/9/20
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By Claudia Finkelstein, Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Michigan State University With the holidays approaching, many people are considering whether to visit relatives or friends in the …
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11/3/20
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From the Orange County Newsroom Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) received more than 12,000 pets in the past fiscal year. While OCAS achieved a record number of live releases for these pets, the …
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11/2/20
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For homes with automatic irrigation systems, more than half of all residential water is used outdoors. Your outdoor water use can be cut in half through efficient irrigation systems and correct …
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10/28/20
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From Pet Supermarket
Pet Supermarket’s annual “Thanks for Giving” pet food drive benefiting local animal rescues and shelters will take place November 1-30, 2020. All store locations of the …
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10/27/20
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By Ellen Furlong, Associate Professor of Psychology, Illinois Wesleyan University
I have discovered one positive amid the pandemic: I love working with two dogs at my feet.
As someone who …
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10/27/20
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By Kiley Morrow More often than not, our homes become an amalgamation of our past design choices and style needs. Although the memories of those times and things can be wonderful to look through, and …
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10/25/20
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Animal Services gets more cats than dogs. The more foster parents on board to help these little ones the more lives are saved. Consider providing temporary housing for animals that otherwise have no …
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10/20/20
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
During Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) seeks to bring …
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10/20/20
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For the first 18 to 21 years of our lives, our parents have cared for us. By the time we reach middle age, the tide tends to turn.
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By Linda Williams
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10/20/20
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Topics covered in the workshop include how to file a restraining order, information on stalking and cyberstalking, and self-defense
From the Orange County Clerk of Court
In recognition of …
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10/18/20
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Focus on Gardening: Plant of the Month
From University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences
For the green thumbs and garden-dreamers alike, every month we'll …
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10/18/20
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By Jeffrey Arnett, Senior Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Clark University When the Pew Research Center recently reported that the proportion of 18-to-29-year-old Americans who live with …
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10/14/20
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From Orange County Animal Services
Orange County Animal Services officers impounded a total of 47 cats last week from a single manufactured home in the Conway area. The homeowner stated he brought …
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10/12/20
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From the Orange County Newsroom
When Mayor Jerry L. Demings reconvened the Orange County Domestic Violence Commission in 2019, he did so in response to higher rates of cases and incidents of …
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10/8/20
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From Family Features Traditional family activities like trick-or-treating create fun moments and memories, but the effects of COVID-19 on this Halloween will bring about change for the spooky …
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10/7/20
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