Working Together to Help Keep Our Children Safe this Halloween
Halloween can be a scary time of year for families, from the spooky stories and scary decorations down to families’ safety concerns. The important thing to remember is to have a family Halloween plan...
View ArticleInsight on Education: Bullying at School and Online – How Parents Can Help
If a child you care about is currently school-aged, chances are good that he or she has somehow been involved in bullying, either in person, online or both. Research suggests that while only 30 percent...
View ArticleSocial Neighborhoods: Using Social Media to Keep Your Family Tuned In
In the old days, when people wanted to sell something, advertise an event or just find out what’s going on in their neighborhood, they would turn to the classifieds section of the newspaper or read the...
View ArticleSharing the Road
Safe driving is a concern for anyone who drives, walks or rides a bicycle on the mean streets of Orlando, but it’s become a top priority for those who live in Avalon Park. The community has recently...
View ArticleNew Traffic Signal Going Up Near Cypress Springs in East Orlando
February 26, 2013 – Orange County Commissioner Jennifer Thompson announced today that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved a new traffic signal at the intersection of Dean Road and...
View ArticleEcon Bridge Construction, New Lynx Services to Help Alleviate Transportation...
By: Anna-Michelle Lavandier Bithlo residents are sharing sighs of relief thanks to talk of an expansion to the Econlockhatchee Bridge connecting the community of Bithlo to the city of Orlando by the...
View ArticleSharing the Road: Tips for Cyclists and Motorists
Each year in Florida, hundreds of people are needlessly injured or killed in bicycle collisions. Some of these accidents are a result of the cyclist’s behavior while others occur due to a lapse in...
View ArticleHighway 50/East Colonial Drive Construction Update
It seems like no matter where you go in East Orlando, there’s always a road being reconstructed, refurbished or repaved. Waterford Lakes Parkway was recently repaved and South Alafaya Trail is still in...
View ArticleWorking Together to Help Keep Our Children Safe this Halloween
Halloween can be a scary time of year for families, from the spooky stories and scary decorations down to families’ safety concerns. The important thing to remember is to have a family Halloween plan...
View ArticleInsight on Education: Bullying at School and Online – How Parents Can Help
If a child you care about is currently school-aged, chances are good that he or she has somehow been involved in bullying, either in person, online or both. Research suggests that while only 30 percent...
View ArticleSocial Neighborhoods: Using Social Media to Keep Your Family Tuned In
In the old days, when people wanted to sell something, advertise an event or just find out what’s going on in their neighborhood, they would turn to the classifieds section of the newspaper or read the...
View ArticleRed Light Cameras are Here to Stay
Like it or not, red-light cameras are currently in use at several Orlando area intersections, with no plans to go away anytime soon. Orange County Florida’s Public Works Department cites several...
View ArticleDomestic Violence in Our Community
Most people never really think about domestic abuse. Sadly, awareness of the issue has increased tremendously, spurred partly by the shocking mass killings that occurred just six months ago. In a...
View ArticleOPD and OCSO Working Together
A city the size of Orlando requires a collaborative effort to maintain the safety of its citizens and visitors. Two local law enforcement agencies, the City of Orlando Police Department and the Orange...
View ArticleSevere Weather Season 2013: Are You Ready?
With Severe Weather Season in full swing, many residents are starting to see tornado warnings, flooding and severe thunderstorms in their own backyard. But what steps can you take right now, before...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Brush Fires
Brush fires occur throughout the year in Florida. With the heat of summer on the horizon and the current lack of rainfall in Central Florida, an increased number of brush fires have broken out....
View ArticleSchool Safety Update: Orange County Protecting Students
Ever since an intruder killed 26 people, including 20 children, at Sandy Hook Elementary, the country has questioned the safety of its schools. Parents, students and even teachers have wondered whether...
View ArticleWord on the Street: Do You Feel Safe in Lake Nona?
The mention of the Lake Nona area tends to spark conversation about growth and high quality of life from both the residential and business communities. With the rapid expansion of the area, has public...
View ArticleFallen OCSO Deputy Has Street Named in His Honor in Avalon Park
Nearly one hundred people gathered for a ceremony held by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office this morning to honor fallen deputy Brandon Coates, who was killed in the line of duty. Officer Coates now...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile: Harbor House
HARBOR HOUSE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Since the theme this month for the magazine is parenting and families, this month’s featured business is Harbor House of Central Florida as well as all the businesses...
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