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By John Haughey | The Center Square
Florida single-family home/condo sales are rebounding dramatically after COVID-19 shutdowns stymied spring transactions while the state’s median home prices …
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8/26/20
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From the Orange County Newsroom
COVID-19 NUMBERS
Orange County has had an increase of 109 positive COVID-19 cases since Sunday, totaling 34,781 since March. 361 residents have died of …
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8/24/20
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Our team is fielding up to 70 calls a day from families desperately seeking rent assistance. Prior to the pandemic, we received calls like this from about 80 families in a year
Rebecca …
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8/24/20
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The District’s online water education resources can help teachers, homeschoolers and lifelong learners discover more about Florida’s water resources through webinars, at-home activities, videos …
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8/24/20
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Creative videos were made by six OCPS teachers, used for summer enrichment, and will continue throughout the school year, with new, accessible videos uploaded monthly
From the OCPS Newsroom
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8/23/20
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From the Orange County Newsroom
It’s a proven fact car seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car …
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8/20/20
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
This Friday, in-person learning at Orange County schools will begin. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages everyone …
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8/19/20
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By Amanda Reineck, MSW, RCSWI
Work. Stress. Socially distant schooling.
It’s never easy being a parent, but this fall brings more challenges than most – and right now, one of the …
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8/19/20
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From Orange County Animal Services
Orange County Animal Services recently received 40 cats from a single Orlando residence. A majority of the cats, which are predominantly Siamese, have fearful …
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8/17/20
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Spaces are available at most of the organization’s Club locations; the fee is only $30 for the entire school year.
From the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
Boys & Girls …
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8/17/20
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From AAA
As Florida students begin the school year - in one form or another (virtual/classroom) - AAA is urging motorists to slow down and stay alert in both neighborhoods and school zones.
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8/13/20
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Landlord & Tenant Program will assist up to $4,000 in past due rent
From the Orange County Newsroom
In an effort to help curb the onslaught of possible evictions due to the COVID-19 …
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8/12/20
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Keeping backyard chickens is a growing trend, and Apopka has three great resources to get started
From UF / Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension
The idea of keeping …
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8/10/20
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The Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday starts Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9, 2020. It might get a little crazy out there during this savings weekend, but the savings are often worth it.
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8/6/20
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Small business grant applications opens next week, includes home-based businesses; details on assistance for tenants and landlords; resort tax collections down 89% From the Orange County Newsroom …
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8/6/20
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Enrollment paperwork, lists of supplies, materials, immunizations and more can be a struggle for any parent to navigate – but particularly for those whose first language is not English, or who …
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8/5/20
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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 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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Assistance is planned for 4,000 dislocated workers from the county’s hardest-hit business sectors, including hospitality, restaurant, tourism, transportation and retail
The goal is to have at …
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7/28/20
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It’s a uniquely challenging time to be a parent, so we shouldn’t be too hard on ourselves or our kids.
By Amanda Reineck, MSW, RCSWI, Embrace Families - Building Stronger Communities
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7/22/20
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Due to financial and social impact of COVID-19, Orange County doubles meal distribution, adds new safety precautions; see all Apopka locations
From Orange County Public Schools
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7/19/20
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From staff reports and the National Day Calendar
Dish or cone? That’s all we need to know. National Ice Cream Day on the 3rd Sunday in July offers up every flavor on the menu to honor the day! …
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7/15/20
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From Family Features Between sheltering-in-place, online learning and time away from friends, many children will need a little extra support as they head back to school this fall. Consider these tips …
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7/12/20
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On the journey to homeownership, people typically begin by renting a house or apartment, and saving what they can for a down payment in the future. This is especially true for young adults just …
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7/9/20
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From the Greater Orlando Builders Association
The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA), the authority, educator and promoter of the housing and building industry, announces new dates for …
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7/8/20
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