The average American family of four produces about 18 pounds of trash every day – or 6,570 pounds a year – resulting in nearly 140 million tons of garbage filling U.S. landfills every year. In honor of Earth Month, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) invites community members to “Choose Secondhand First” by participating in a six-county … [Read more...]
Orange County Government Opens Warming Center For Those In Need
In preparation for the upcoming cold weather, Orange County Government is supporting the Homeless Services Network (HSN) in notifying residents, homeless individuals, and people without stable housing that Orange County will open a Warming Center. The Warming Center is located at the Goldenrod Recreation Center/Goldenrod Park, 4863 N Goldenrod Rd., Winter … [Read more...]
Oviedo Medical Center announces $80 million expansion to increase surgical care capacity in Seminole county
In response to the growing healthcare needs of Seminole and Orange counties, Oviedo Medical Center, an affiliate of HCA Florida Healthcare, announced today an $80 million expansion of its operating rooms, intensive care and medical/surgical units. Expected to be completed by Spring 2024, the first phase of the project will increase the number of Oviedo Medical Center’s … [Read more...]
Overcrowding Alert: Orange County Animal Services has 220 Dogs in Shelter
Waives Adoption Fees on Sele Photo Courtesy of Orange County Animal Services Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) currently has nearly 550 animals under its umbrella of care, 347 physically at the shelter and an additional 194 in foster care. Yesterday alone the shelter received 68 animals, 33 of which were surrendered by their families. In response to the high volume … [Read more...]
GROSS INJUSTICE DEALT TO THE STUDENTS OF OSCEOLA COUNTY
American Classical Charter Academy (ACCA) opened in August of 2019 in Osceola County. The mission of ACCA is to create a culture of virtue and knowledge. We want our students to become bright young adults, future leaders of their community. The focus at ACCA is to develop critical thinking skills though a classical … [Read more...]
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