In observance of American Heart Month, the American Heart Association offers these top tips to prevent heart disease: Schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to learn your personal risk for heart disease. Quit smoking. Did you know that just one year after you quit, you’ll cut your risk of coronary heart disease by 50 percent? Start...
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, a time to perform a few random acts of kindness – any kind deed will do! It can be as small as giving someone a compliment, paying for a stranger’s coffee, or picking up any trash you might find around the neighborhood. For more ideas, visit https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/
If you haven’t yet had a chance to check out the special events the Orange County Library System is offering to celebrate Black History Month, there are still many events through the end of the month. For more information, visit https://ocls.info/classes-events/hashtag/blackhistory?page=3
Today is Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday, which means most government offices, post offices and banks are closed. OCPS schools are also closed. (Presidents’ Day image)
The City of Orlando’s Black History Month Community Celebration Event is today from 5-8 p.m. at Camping World Stadium, West Lounge. The event celebrates the remarkable contributions and positive influence of Black Americans in the Central Florida community. This free event will include the participation of Mayor Dyer, City Commissioners, City of Orlando Poet Laureate Shawn Welcome, Standing Ovation Dancers,...
Food Truck Connection is Tomorrow. Join us Thursday, Feb. 22 at Veranda Park from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Food Truck Connection is Today. Join us Thursday, Feb. 22 at Veranda Park from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
As coyote sightings have become more frequent, it’s good to be aware of these coyote myths from The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC): Coyotes are extremely dangerous: FALSE! There have been very few reported cases of Eastern coyotes biting people. The coyote’s innate fear of humans tends to keep them from getting too...
