If approved by voters on the November 8th ballot, the ordinance would take effect as early as November 21st and last for one year.
While some areas in the central and northern region of the St. Johns River Water Management District received more than 10 inches of rain, others were abnormally dry.
I’m urging you to make a plan to vote in this upcoming primary and general elections. It’s imperative that you exercise your right to vote and let your voice be heard.
CareerSource Central Florida's Summer Youth Program helped a Central Florida student land a “refreshingly cool” job where she can give back to her community.
With indoor seating for 121, plus an outdoor patio, the 3,200 square-foot restaurant is designed to make guests feel at home in a light, bright and cheerful atmosphere.
The U.S. economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.9% from April through June, the Bureau of Economic Analysis estimated on July 28, 2022. It follows a quarterly contraction in GDP of 1.6%.
Aligners have been around now for about 30 years. Much longer than most people think. But it's only become a more effective option than braces in the last five years.
This Saturday, August 6th, is the last day of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County’s FREE school immunizations EVENT for Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) children …
Community Health Centers is currently offering COVID-19 vaccines for children ages six months to five years in Apopka, and Orange County.
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is responding to the monkeypox outbreak. There are cases of monkeypox in at least 43 states and Washington DC.
New Hope for Kids in Maitland runs a program designed to bring hope and healing to children and families suffering from grief, for as long as they need.
As a global health expert who specializes in infectious disease epidemiology, I do not think that most people need to be worried about monkeypox. This decision by the WHO, though it may sound ominous, is not a sign of bad things to come.
AdventHealth Orlando has been recognized as a 2022-2023 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was rated the No. 1 hospital in the Orlando metro area.
Back pain is the second most common reason for doctor’s office visits, accounting for more than 28 million visits in 2010. Here are five easy stretches to reduce back pain in seniors.
Florida ranks third in the list of states, with 247 monkeypox cases, according to a nationwide map from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Avoiding unseen food hazards is the reason people often check the dates on food packaging. And printed with the month and year is often one of a dizzying array of phrases.
World Hepatitis Day is July 28th and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County seeks to increase awareness about viral hepatitis, which impacts the lives of 354 million people worldwide.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been shipping its orthopoxvirus tests to major commercial laboratories across the nation.
The renovation project at Magnolia Park started with funding years ago, and now park goers will enjoy a fantastic new pier, brand new bathrooms, an eco-education center, an inclusive playground, and more.
In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes six articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on the FY 2022/23 Apopka City budget.
The Florida Department of Revenue has released a Frequently Asked Questions document about the 2022 tax holiday, which outlines items exempt from sales taxes.
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