Today is National Pet Day! Here are our favorite tips for celebrating: Adopt a pet from your local shelter or pure breed rescue organization. Volunteer at your local shelter and offer to care for the animals. Donate blankets, food and toys to a favorite animal welfare organization. Assist an ill, elderly or a financially struggling...

Today marks the beginning of Passover, the Jewish holiday that spans seven-days and commemorates the Israelites being freed from slavery in Egypt. (Passover image)

Tomorrow, April 15, is tax deadline day. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, visit https://www.irs.gov/how-to-file-your-taxes-step-by-step

If you plan on enjoying the April weather by biking, be aware of these safety tips from the MetroWest Public Safety: Observe all traffic laws, signs and signals. Bicycles must ride with the flow of traffic, not against it. Bicycles are allowed on sidewalks and pathways, but must yield to pedestrians. Yield the right-of-way when...

With warm weather in full swing, it’s a good time to share these energy conservation tips from OUC: ·       Air conditioning can account for more than 50 percent of your electric bill! To keep cool during summer's heat, set your air conditioning thermostat at 78 degrees. When you leave your house, turn it up to...

Central Florida celebrates Earth Day tomorrow from 10 am. To 6 p.m. at Lake Eola Park. Central Florida Earth Day is an exciting day of colorful and educational exhibits and activities! Admission is free. Earth Day is a family-friendly, dog-friendly, alcohol-free, smoke-free, and vegan event. For more information, visit http://www.cfearthday.org/

The Lake Eola Park Easter Egg Hunt and Festival is tomorrow from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more, go to https://www.downtownorlando.com/Fun/Events/The-Lake-Eola-Park-Easter-Egg-Hunt-and-Festival  

Happy Easter!   (Easter image)