This is the first day of Black History Month, which celebrates the important contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation's history. In celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of African-Americans to our country, the Orange County Library System is offering special events throughout the month including lectures, cultural performances and film screenings. For...

Today is Groundhog Day! This is the odd, more than 130-year-old American tradition, where a groundhog called Punxsutawney Phil is called upon to forecast whether we'll endure six more weeks of winter or get an early spring. You can watch a live feed of Groundhog Day here: https://visitpa.com/groundhog-day-live-stream/

In observance of American Heart Month this month, the American Heart Association wants you to know that heart attack symptoms can vary between men and women. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, so being able to identify heart attack symptoms can mean the difference between life and death....

Every February, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioners celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the lasting contributions and positive influence of Black Americans in the Central Florida community. Tonight, the City launches its celebration with the Black History Month Art Exhibition Opening Reception. For a complete list of all Black History Month events, visit...

February is American Heart Month and the American Heart Association shares these warning signs of a heart attack: Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes – or it may go away and then return. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or...

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, so don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed tonight. The start of DST is also a good time to take stock of your home’s safety. Learn more at https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/spring

It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Are you rooting for Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles? If you’re still looking for some game day recipes, check out these 70 ideas from Good Housekeeping: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/g1305/super-bowl-recipe-ideas/

Do you have special plans for Valentine’s Day? We have so many amazing restaurants here in MetroWest, you don’t have to go far to find a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner experience. Visit the Businesses page of the MWMA website and click on restaurants for a full list of MetroWest eateries:  https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/businesses/metrowest-businesses/

Celebrate Black History Month at the City of Orlando's annual Community Celebration Event. This free event honors the lasting contributions and positive influence of African Americans in our Central Florida community. Join Mayor Dyer and City Commissioners for a screening of the GOSPEL docuseries and to enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, and a special performance...

Today is National Pi Day – yes that’s Pi, not Pie. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant – the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter – which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits...

Happy Valentine’s Day! To keep your heart health, 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...

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/

Today is Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday, which means most government offices, post offices and banks are closed. OCPS schools also are closed.

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

The Wells’ Built Museum houses memorabilia of Orlando’s African-American community and displays on the Civil Rights movement along with some African art and artifacts. Black History Month is the perfect time to check out this historic museum, located in the center of Orlando’s historic Parramore district at 511 W. South St. https://www.wellsbuilt.org/

The Florida Black Bear occurs throughout our state and they sometimes visit neighborhoods. Please keep in mind this guidance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Join the Park Naturalist at Bill Frederick Park at the education pavilion for a children’s read aloud themed around aquatic animals this Saturday at 10 a.m. For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Storytime-in-the-Park-March

As Black History Month comes to a close, let’s take a look at the Florida landscapes of the artists known as The Highwaymen. Beginning in the late 1950s, a group of mostly self-taught African-American artists devoted themselves to capturing Florida’s natural landscapes. Twenty-six artists have been identified as Highwaymen, including one woman. You can view their...