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October 20, 2023 

To Inform Families First 

TIFF is an emergency contact registration tied to a person's driver's license or state ID. This simple yet life-changing step provides law enforcement who "you" want contacted on your behalf when the unexpected emergency happens. It's easy, only taking a couple minutes, free and uses your current driver's license or State-issued I.D. Card. Taking just a few minutes today could make all the difference tomorrow.

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October 3, 2022

May 25, 2022

An account has been opened at First State Bank of Uvalde for the families of Robb Elementary. If you would like to donate, you can do so at any FSB branch.
Make all checks payable to the "Robb School Memorial Fund"

Please mail checks to: 200 E Nopal St. Uvalde, TX 78801

For Zelle Donations: robbschoolmemorialfund@gmail.com

April 4, 2022

Sun 'n Fun suvival guide, event details

Nov. 19, 2021 to Jan. 01, 2022

Magic of Lights: This holiday season, the World Center of Racing will transform into a holiday wonderland with the Magic of Lights.

Saturday, September 16

Free ticket for Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando.

Saturday, September 4

LINK: OUC asking customers to limit water usage

Thursday, July 22

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels are hosting a job fair Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. See available jobs on the resort website.

Friday, July 19

Florida Blue is seeking 1,000 temporary agents for the upcoming fall health insurance enrollment season. Find out more at Careers.Floridablue.com.

Thursday, July 15

To check to see whether the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued a recall for your vehicle, you can go to https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter its VIN number.

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

For a list of LGBTQ-owned businesses in the metro Orlando area and how to support them, you can go here: https://thepridechamber.org/

Friday, December 18, 2020

Sign-ups now available for Kissimmee NFL Youth Football season, starting February 6.

Wednesday, December 3, 2020

Seminole County COVID-19 Testing Sites available by appointment. 

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Register for the free citizens academy sponsored by the UF/Brevard Extension Service: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brevard-county-citizens-academy-2021-tickets-127773426759

Sunday, November 29, 2020

Sign up to become a bell bringer for the Salvation Army: https://salvationarmysouth.org/ways-you-can-help/be-a-bell-ringer/

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Pre-register for the Emotional Wellness Virtual Workshop for Brevard students and parents

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Registration for curbside meal distribution for Flagler County students.

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Volusia County residents can apply for utility assistance: http://volusia.org/hsapply

Monday, November 9, 2020

Lake County is hosting an event during which residents can dispose of some household hazardous waste without going to a landfill. Waste that will be accepted and transported for you include:

  • Paint
  • Pesticides
  • Rechargable batteries, automobile batteries
  • Used motor oil
  • And more

Items NOT accepted include computers, medical and biohazard waste, ammo, and propane.

For information on where Solid Waste's Mobile Unit Outreach event will be, go to Lake County's website: www.lakecountyfl.gov/hazardouswaste

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Lake CARES Resident Assistance Grant Program for financial assistance to help lessen the impacts of COVID-19. Apply here.

Monday, October 26, 2020

The Marion County Fire Rescue is looking for a new battalion chief. Click here for information.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The Lake County Tourist Development Council is looking for 2 volunteer council members. Click here for information.

Monday, October 12, 2020

Polk County- Register for virtual transportation meeting

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3914332171435989260

Seminole County- Appointments for free flu shots

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fdoh-no-cost-flu-shots-tickets-122570939981

 

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

7-Eleven is hiring. Get more information here

 

Monday, September 21, 2020

Seminole County: Session on "Mental & Emotional Health Education" for guardians of middle and high school students: https://twitter.com/SCPSInfo/status/1307303664915288064

Osceola County: Curbside Meal Program​ for all enrolled students

 

Coronavirus testing appointments available this week in Seminole County:

​Wednesday, September 23: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/covid-19-testing-appointment-sign-up-wednesday-923-tickets-121598699985

Friday, September 25: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/covid-19-testing-appointment-sign-up-friday-925-tickets-121598826363

 

September 16, 2020

September 15, 2020

Lake County: Meal distribution list and form for pickup: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1igEXZEk4GZr4Cr9cGOVVnMPKSudOS7EX2CKkenJU19c/edit

Orange County: Apply for free and reduced lunch: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

 

Coronavirus testing sites will be available in the city of Orlando and Seminole counties. Each require appointments; you can go to these websites to make one.

June 28, 2020

Seminole County Pop-up Community Test Sites

May 23, 2020

A1A: A Community Built on the Promise of Space

At a time when the world was watching the race to the moon – a race for dominance between the U.S. and what was then the Soviet Union, John Hilliard was still growing accustomed to his new home in Cocoa Beach, in Florida’s Brevard County, curiously eying what was happening in his own backyard.

May 14, 2020

Volusia County Small Grant Program

Businesses in Volusia County afftected by COVID-19 can apply for a new grant.

APRIL 22, 2020

A new book called "My Hero is You — How Kids Can Fight COVID-19," helps children cope with the coronavirus and how they can protect themselves and their families from the virus. 

The book is free to download here.

APRIL 17, 2020

Tourism agency Visit Orlando has launched an online site for connecting businesses in the tourism sector with employees. 

The Tourism Help Hub aggregates information and revenue programs to help these people through the coronavirus crisis.

Tourism-related businesses represent 41% of the area's workforce, Visit Orlando says.

Information includes industry developments, a guide to the CARES Act, links to financial assistance, business and employment opportunities, ways to find food assistance, discounts for health care employees and first responders, among others.

The hub is at https://www.VisitOrlando.com/Help.

 

APRIL 3, 2020

To comply with the statewide stay-at-home order, Lake County's school district is cutting back on the number of workers at its student lunch distribution sites. As a result, the district must close some sites. Check out our blog to find out what sites are still open.

MARCH 3, 2020

Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando is hosting an outdoor screening of the film War Games at its "Movies at Leu Garden" event on March 6. You can purchase tickets on its website.

This year's Fox Lake Spring Craft Festival in Titusville will take place on March 7 at Fox Lake Park. Click here for more information on the event and how to be a vendor.

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The Winter Park Police Department will hold a women's personal safety and awareness course. For more information on teh class and to register, click here.

The Uptown Art Expo will be taking place this weekend at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. More information here.

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The city of Edgewater is urging residents of five roads to boil their water until further notice due to water line maintenance and repair being conducted today. The affected properties are:

  • 2101 Knittle Circle
  • 2205-2235 Hidden Trail
  • 2250-2269 Massey Road
  • 2110-2115 Old Mission Road
  • 2300-2500 Taylor Road

The city says the water will be shut off between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday, February 20 due to the maintenance work. Residents will be notified when the boil-water notice is rescinded. For questions, call Environmental Services at 386-424-2400 x4007 or x4033.

JANUARY 31, 2020

  • Find out how you can make some healthy apple nachos for your guests during the Super Bowl here.

JANUARY 29, 2020

JANUARY 2, 2020

  • Experts say there are three stretches that could help increase movement and prevent pain for people who sit for long periods. The stretches are called a lateral lean, standing hip flexor, and open and closed upper body stretch. To find out more about these stretches and how to properly perform them, head to this website.

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SEPTEMBER 26

In Depth: In Seminole County, a new program is hoping to tackle the issue of mental health in teens and young adults. If you'd like more information on the program or know someone who needs help, go to www.seminolesystemofcare.com.

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Planning to fish for sharks soon? New shark fishing requirements go into effect July 1

 

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