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 work...
Did you know that certain hotels and resorts in Orlando offer pool day passes for locals? If you’d like a day by stunning resort pool, check out this list from Orlando Weekly: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/25-orlando-hotels-and-resorts-now-offering-pool-day-passes-for-locals/Slideshow/39372617
Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday starts Aug. 1 and continues through Aug. 31. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax. ClickOrlando.com does a good job of detailing what will be exempt. See the list here https://www.clickorlando.com/news/florida/2025/06/27/full-list-florida-gets-permanent-tax-exemptions-for-these-major-items/
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.
Tomorrow at 2 p.m., Bill Frederick Park will host a Conversation Corner on the topic of mosquitoes. Discover the mosquito’s surprising place in nature and what we can do to help reduce their impact while staying eco-conscious. For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Conversation-Corner-at-BFP-Mosquitoes
Tomorrow is International Cat Day, also known as World Cat Day. It is a special day to celebrate domestic cats of all kinds. If you’ve been considering adopting a cat and feel you are ready, go ahead and visit a local shelter or go online to see the many cats looking for homes. Check out...
