It’s National Coffee Day! Where in MetroWest is your favorite place to grab a cup of Joe? Check out these nine reasons the right amount of coffee is good for you from Johns Hopkins Medicine: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/9-reasons-why-the-right-amount-of-coffee-is-good-for-you (coffee image)
As Sepsis Awareness Month ends, learn the signs of sepsis in children. Sepsis causes more death in children than pediatric cancers. Visit https://www.sepsis.org/sepsis-basics/what-is-sepsis/ for more information. (Sepsis in kids infographic)
October is Breast Cancer awareness month, which aims to raise awareness about the disease and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Visit the American Cancer Society website to find out how you can get involved.
If you plan to vote in the City of Orlando Nov. 4 Election, you MUST be registered to vote by Monday, Oct. 6! Visit https://ocfelections.gov/ to find out how to start or update your registration.
The UCF Knights face Kansas at 7:30 tonight at the Bounce House. Can’t make it to the game? Watch it on ESPN 2. For more information, visit https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/schedule
MetroWest Public Safety wants you to know that today is the beginning of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, October 5-11, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to buy, charge and recycle...
The City of Orlando will celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of Hispanic residents to our city, state and nation at the Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration Event tomorrow at 5 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This annual community gathering will feature an official program officiated by Mayor Buddy Dyer...
Are you interested in some fun and easy fall craft projects to get you in the autumn spirit? Good Housekeeping has collected 65 fall crafts that are easy to do and will add seasonal cheer to your home: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/how-to/g2257/creative-fall-craft-ideas/
Get ready for the first day of MetroWest Giving Hearts Supporting Edgewood Children’s Ranch (ECR). This fundraising drive starts Nov.1 and ends Dec. 6 at noon. We are asking MetroWest residents and businesses donate (in any amount) so that ECR can use for ranch and school supplies, family night events, student recognition and other special...
The 3rd Annual Orlando Latino Fest USA 2025 is this Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. at Luminary Green Park in Downtown Orlando. This free, family- and pet-friendly event will feature live entertainment, food trucks and free giveaways for the first 1,000 attendees. For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/3rd-Annual-Orlando-Latino-Fest-USA-2025#:~:text=We're%20excited%20to%20announce,welcome%20to%20join%20the%20celebrations.
Still looking for some great tailgating recipes for the rest of the football season? Try these Top 50 tailgating recipes from the Food Network. Enjoy! https://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/packages/tailgating/food-networks-top-50-tailgating-recipes
This Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. is the annual Trick or Treat Safe Zone at the Orange County Regional History Center! Enjoy trick or treating throughout the History Center and the Orlando Public Library along with a scavenger hunt, creepy crafts, candy, games, and more! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Candy bags will...
The UCF Knights travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bearcats today. For more information visit https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/schedule.
Consumer fraud and identity theft are putting our communities at risk. This is why the Orlando Police Department is hosting a free shred event for the city beautiful. We want residents to protect their personal information and destroy confidential documents at one of our paper shredding events at the Orlando Police Department located at 1250...
Seasonal flu season is here and it’s more important than ever to get your flu shot. Flu shots are usually free with most insurance coverage. For more information about the seasonal flu vaccine, visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines/keyfacts.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm.
Today is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month but the Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit at Orlando City Hall continues until Nov. 2. For more details, visit https://www.downtownorlando.com/Fun/Events/Hispanic-Heritage-Month-Art-Exhibit-Opening-Reception-2025
Orlando Family Stage is presenting “Goosebumps the Musical” on Saturdays and Sundays until Nov. 2. The 75-minute Goosebumps musical has catchy songs and spooky fun surprises. The show is perfect for elementary students, families, and anyone who grew up with the books. For details, visit https://orlandofamilystage.com/show/goosebumps/
Tomorrow is UCF’s homecoming with the Knights facing off against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Bounce House. For more information about all the homecoming festivities and activities, including the Alumni Tailgate and the Black Alumni Community Family Reunion and Tailgate, visit https://ucfalumni.com/homecoming/
Are you planning to carve a pumpkin for Halloween? In Central Florida, we face challenges trying to keep jack-o-lanterns looking fresh. ClickOrlando.com has these helpful tips to make sure your carved pumpkin is ready to show its face on Halloween: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2018/10/26/tips-tricks-to-keep-your-carved-pumpkin-looking-fresh-until-halloween/
This Sunday is National Pumpkin Day, which recognizes a favorite autumn decoration and food. This squash is native to North America and the oldest evidence of pumpkin-related seeds dates to somewhere between 7000 and 5500 BC according to seeds found in Mexico. Celebrate with some of these 100 pumpkin-centric recipes: https://www.onceuponapumpkinrd.com/100-pumpkin-recipes-for-national-pumpkin-day/
Looking for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly fun? Eolaween promises a bewitching time with a lineup of exciting activities, including games, a DJ, a craft station to awaken your artistic spirit, and trick-or-treating. Don't miss the Halloween movie feature, "Coco," once darkness falls. It’s all happening tomorrow from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lake Eola Park....
Today is National Cat Day! Yes, we just had National Black Cat Day, but that day serves to raise awareness about black cats. National Cat Day was founded to help the public recognize the total number of cats that need to be rescued. The day also encourages cat lovers to celebrate the cats in their...
Tomorrow is Halloween! MetroWest Public Safety wants your Halloween to be safe, so please check out these Halloween safety tips from Safe Kids: (Safe Kids Halloween safety infographic)
