38+ min ago   (143+ words) One of my favorite Seminary Professors once said to me, “Scotty, you will come across many Christians with scabs on their knees. However, the ones you want to look for are those with dirt under their fingernails, as they are…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (509+ words) Children ages 4 to 14 receive hands-on safety instruction through a partnership between Orange County Fire Rescue and Children’s Safety Village. A simulated home lets participants practice responding to smoke alarms, heated doors, and artificial smoke while firefighters guide them to safety....

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (325+ words) The back-to-school commute creates one of the busiest and most unpredictable traffic environments of the year. As students return to the classroom, drivers will encounter: "School commutes are now more complex than ever," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (382+ words) A Florida Chamber of Commerce report found that fewer than half of the state’s children were prepared when they entered kindergarten. Readiness rates varied widely by county, from nearly 60% in some communities to below 20% in others. The report recommends expanding…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (351+ words) Orange County Animal Services says its shelter population has climbed above 350 animals during the busiest time of the year. To encourage adoptions, the shelter has reduced adoption fees to $20 through August 31 and will host a $5 "A Latte of Love Adopt-a-Thon…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (419+ words) Related: Florida child well-being remains stagnant as education improves but health rankings decline. Start Early. Stay Healthy. We’re Here to Help. Prenatal Services at the Florida Department of Health in Orange County If you are pregnant or planning to become…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (470+ words) Florida's healthcare access crisis, from maternity care deserts to one of the nation's highest uninsured rates, has led clinics to take treatment on the road. Related: Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (161+ words) The Apopka Voice Ruth targets Apopka Planning Commission structure in first major policy debate Senior Resource Alliance partners with Honey’s Mini Therapy Adventures to bring miniature horse therapy to seniors New Central Florida program will provide emotional support visits for…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (158+ words) Related: What to incorporate into a cozy nursery. Canopie is a user-friendly, app-based platform offering personalized emotional, mental, and physical health support – including coaching, virtual classes, peer support, and care coordination – available in multiple languages. Combining Healthy Addition® and Canopie…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (333+ words) The health and welfare of our senior population is of the utmost importance to me. This population deserves more attention and a wider variety of services. Here’s what I will do if elected Mayor of Apopka on April 14th. Related: History…...