Today is Memorial Day. If you are looking for ways to honor our country’s fallen military heroes, here are a few suggestions: By visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes. By flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon. Memorial Day is a day of "National Mourning." By...

Today, June 1, is the first day of hurricane season – are you prepared? Now is the 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   {Hurricane 1 image}

Did you know that you can request a free tree from the City of Orlando? For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Trees/Request-a-Free-Street-Tree

With the advent of summer, MetroWest Public Safety says it’s a good time to review water safety measures for young children. Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 – 4 years old.  Visit https://www.safekids.org/watersafety for important information about water safety in the home, while swimming and while boating.

Today is Flag Day! Celebrate Flag Day with fun and surprising facts about the American flag and how to display it. https://www.history.com/news/what-is-flag-day

Tomorrow is Father’s Day! Treat your dad to a round of golf at the MetroWest Golf Club or food from one of our community’s great restaurants. Go to the MWMA website and click on restaurants for a list of all MetroWest eateries: https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/businesses/metrowest-businesses/

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when emancipated slaves living in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. First celebrated by African Americans in 1866, the holiday was originally known as Freedom Day. Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. The Orange County Library System has several great suggestions for books to...

Today is the first official day of summer! Of course, in Central Florida we’ve already had several days of high temperatures before summer officially arrives. To manage your energy consumption – and avoid an increase your utility bills – consider these tips from OUC:   Try keeping your air conditioner at 78 degrees or higher....

MusicWORKS is in just one week! Come celebrate America's independence! All parking will be available off Metrocenter Boulevard in MetroWest. Free shuttles to and from the event will be provided. Can't wait to see you there!

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 Wednesday! Come celebrate America's independence! All parking will be available off Metrocenter Boulevard in MetroWest. Free shuttles to and from the event will be provided. Can't wait to see you there!

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! All parking is offsite off Metrocenter Boulevard in MetroWest. Free shuttles to and from the event will be provided.

Live from MusicWORKS post throughout event MetroWest MusicWORKS is today from 6-10 p.m. at MetroWest Golf Club!   MusicWORKS will feature vendors, food trucks, rides and live music. A 20-minute fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m.   Attendees should bring chairs or blankets. Personal fireworks, coolers, pets and drones are strictly prohibited. No public...

Here are some tasty grilling ideas for your July 4 celebration: https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/g550/fourth-july-classic-recipes/

Happy Fourth of July, MetroWest!

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