MetroWest Public Safety wants all our residents to have a fun and safe summer. Please keep in mind the following tips from the National Safety Council about fireworks. The NSC advises everyone to stay away from all consumer fireworks and to only enjoy fireworks at a public display conducted by professionals. Following are some fireworks...

MetroWest MusicWORKS is this Sunday!  

MusicWORKS is Tomorrow image (post several times) Come celebrate America's independence! Parking for MusicWORKS will be located at 2101 Park Center Drive, Orlando. Free shuttles to and from the event will be provided.

MusicWORKS is Today image (post several times) Come celebrate America's independence! Parking for MusicWORKS will be located at 2101 Park Center Drive, Orlando. Free shuttles to and from the event will be provided

Live from MusicWORKS post throughout event MetroWest MusicWORKS is today from 4-10 p.m. at MetroWest Golf Club!   MusicWORKS will feature vendors, food trucks, rides and live music. Team Fastrax skydiving team will dive into the event with a 2,000-square-foot American flag. Live entertainment at MusicWORKS will include “Red White & Blues – a Tribute...

Did you know that local watering restrictions allow for watering your lawn only twice per week? Here are some details: ·       Water only before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. to avoid evaporation. ·       Obey watering restrictions by watering only on your designated days. Odd numbered addresses water on Wednesday and Saturday, while even numbered...

In Central Florida, it may feel like it’s impossible to escape the rays of the sun, but protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is an everyday concern. Follow these guidelines from the CDC to ensure sun safety for the whole family: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety-tips-families.htm

If you have heard about or seen a coyote in our community, you should know that according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), coyotes are found throughout Florida and are now considered to be a naturalized species in all 67 Florida counties. It’s important to keep our pets safe from coyotes, so follow these...

It’s National Ice Cream Day! I don’t know about you, but ice cream sounds like a great way to cool down in the middle of July in Central Florida. Go ahead and celebrate! (ice cream image)

Today is Moon Day, which celebrates the first time humans walked on the moon.  The Apollo Space Program, begun by President John F. Kennedy, was created to put the first man on the moon. Apollo 11, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr., fulfilled President Kennedy’s dream. On July 20, 1969,...

July in Florida is hot, hot, hot! Be aware of and careful to avoid Heat Related Illnesses. Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others: ·       Infants and young children People 65 years of age or older People who are overweight People who overexert during...

Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday starts today and continues through Aug. 6. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including: certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and computers and certain accessories selling for $1,000...

We are almost two months into hurricane season. If you haven’t already, it’s time to create a family emergency plan, stock up on non-perishable food items, and have your trees trimmed. For more information, visit FEMA’s hurricane readiness page: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Today is National Mutt Day, a day to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dog. Do you have a beloved mutt, or are you interested in adopting? Consider visiting a shelter to adopt a mutt in need of a forever home. If you can’t adopt, volunteering is a great way to help mutts, too.  ...

The August issue of MetroWest Connect is available now!

Did you know that the MetroWest Public Safety Program is a cornerstone of our effort to make MetroWest a great place to Live, Work, Play and Connect! By partnering with Critical Intervention Services (CIS), we designed a program tailored to our community’s unique needs. For more information, visit https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/public-safety/

Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday ends tomorrow! During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including: certain school supplies; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories; and computers and accessories below a set price point. Find out more at https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool/Pages/default.aspx.