Habitat for Humanity Orlando & Osceola is currently building in two planned communities, one of which is Juniper Bend in South Apopka
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7/7/20
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By Allen Brown Life has gotten busy, with people running a myriad different ways. From work schedules to summer programs, life seems on an accelerating trajectory for the rest of the year, leaving …
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7/6/20
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$120 million will go to rental and homeowner assistance, to be used for emergency repairs, construction, rehabilitation, mortgage buy-downs, down payments, closing costs and homeowners’ counseling
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6/30/20
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From the Orange County Newsroom
Orange County Animal Services is preparing to make available over 2.5 tons of FREE pet food at Barnett Park on Saturday, June 27, 2020 for pet owners financially …
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6/24/20
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By Denise Badger-Connell, Publisher UPDATED 6/25/2020: Thank you to yet another generous teacher who has graciously offered to do the photography for the prom! UPDATED 6/24/2020: Since this article …
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6/18/20
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From the AdventHealth Newsroom
Dr. Michael Keating, chief medical officer at AdventHealth for Children, shared during last week’s FaceTime Live morning briefing series about the decline in …
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6/14/20
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
Florida homeowners face significant insurance rate hikes in 2020 as loss creep from 2017’s Hurricane Irma and 2018’s Hurricane Michael was factored into …
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6/9/20
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Legal professionals help guide through eviction protections, tenant rights and housing assistance in both English and Spanish videos
From the Orange County Newsroom
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6/4/20
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Looks, practicality and maintenance - all the things people look for from flooring. But when it comes to the bathroom, it's safe to say that practicality is nearly always first priority for …
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6/4/20
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There’s certainly no doubt that dogs love getting dirty. Although they’ll do their very best to clean themselves, licking their own coat or chewing their fur, but this more often than not fails …
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5/27/20
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From the City of Apopka The City of Apopka will be offering a modified small group summer camp at the Fran Carlton Center. Camp will be offered June 15 to August 7, 2020. Online only registration …
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5/26/20
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If you’re all out of ideas for your child’s next birthday or Christmas present, you may very well have started toying with concepts that are a bit more out of the box. Electric cars are one such …
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5/25/20
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Inspiration By Mike Gilland Our children are much more aware of their surroundings than we think. Even if we don’t notice it ourselves, they are picking up on conversations that we have with our …
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5/23/20
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Applicants accepted into their program have the option of buying a home in one of two communities, including the Juniper Bend community in Apopka
From Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and …
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5/23/20
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Schools may be closed but kids' ideas are open
From Idea Tank for Kids at Home and Lowey Bundy Sichol
Who says you need to be old enough to drive to have a great business idea ?
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5/22/20
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
Play ball. Or, at least, let the kids out of the house.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday lifted all state restrictions on youth activities effective …
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5/22/20
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Over 6,700 foster families in Florida have opened their hearts and homes to more than 8,150 children, with some even committing to care for youth impacted by COVID-19
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5/21/20
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Adoption fees waived, "sleepover program" an option, virtual adoptions available, COVID-19 precautions and more
From Orange County, Florida Animal Services
Effective Friday, May 22, Orange …
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5/21/20
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"There are a lot of families that need critical roof repairs but are unable to do so due to the downturn in the economy." - Marty Sheegog
From Sheegog Contracting
Sheegog Contracting, a …
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5/15/20
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
Florida’s 2.8 million K-12 students are returning to reopened schools next academic year, but when and how they will do so in a “new normal” remains …
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5/14/20
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From Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Newsroom
As part of Florida’s Phase 1 reopening of the state, following federal and local guidelines, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical …
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5/11/20
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During the stay at home mandate, parents are looking for more and more creative ways to keep their children motivated, focused, and always learning. By adorning their nursery or room with pieces that …
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5/11/20
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From Family Features Mother's Day celebrations call for fabulous food, specifically dishes fit for brunch, even if your “crowd” is simply your nearest loved ones gathered at the family table. A …
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5/9/20
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Organic eating is often decried as a fad diet, but there is science to back that organic eating can provide a lot of value . In an article in Time Out, the problems with labeling food items as …
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5/7/20
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Is your pet destined for stardom?
From Pet Supermarket
Now through May 31, 2020, Pet Supermarket is accepting digital photo submissions of pets and offering the chance for up to 13 pets …
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5/7/20
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