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Key Takeaways: Orange County Government News Conference 8/16/21

COVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS As of Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate is 20.14 percent. Additional County statistics include: CDC level of community transmission:  HIGHEligible residents (12+) who have one vaccine dose: 65.27 percentTotal positive cases for…

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Orlando Health Announces Major Plans for Expansion in Lake County

Orlando, FL (August 10, 2021) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will soon start construction to expand its campus to provide South Lake County with greater access to high-quality healthcare. Plans include an expansion and renovations to the Orlando Health South Lake Center for Women’s Health and the construction of a…

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AdventHealth Community COVID Bulletin – August 16, 2021

Now that children are back in school and COVID-19 cases are surging throughout Central Florida, AdventHealth is supporting the community by providing the latest information and resources. Last week on the AdventHealth Morning Briefing, Dr. Michael Keating, chief medical officer for AdventHealth for Children, called for…

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Your Voice Matters, Act Now! FDOT to Widen Turnpike PD&E, SR 408 to SR 50

FDOT held a public meeting regarding the widening of the Turnpike between SR 408 to SR 50.  This proposed project also includes a new interchange at Avalon Road.  To learn more about this proposed project AND to offer your input, be sure to click here.

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July 2021 New & Renewed Members

NEW MEMBERS Alta Winter Garden Ameriprise Financial Arising Ridge Brighline Hancock Real Estate Hemp Momma by MyDailyChoice…

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Oakland Recognized on State Level for Public Relations Work

OAKLAND, FL — The Town of Oakland was honored at the state level for excellence in public relations work for its popular holiday event, “Santa’s Lane Drive Through Christmas.”   The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recognized the town with an Award of Distinction at…

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Key Takeaways: Orange County Government News Conference 8/12/21

COVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS As of Wednesday, August 11, 2021, the Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate is 20.07 percent. Additional County statistics include: CDC level of community transmission: HIGHEligible residents (12+) who have one vaccine dose: 65.14 percentSingle-day positivity rate for…

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GuideWell Emergency Doctors Offering Monoclonal Antibodies Treatment to Provide Relief to Overcrowded Hospitals

ORLANDO, Fla. (August 11, 2021) – GuideWell Emergency Doctors locations across Central Florida are offering monoclonal antibodies treatment for patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19. The advanced cocktail treatment uses laboratory-made proteins that mimic the immune system’s ability to fight off harmful antigens such as viruses. Last week, many of the state’s…

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Community Trustee, Charter Communication

Winter Garden, Florida | August 11, 2021 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) is proud to announce that Charter Communications has taken advantage of the Community Trustee Membership, the highest level of Chamber member investment.   Charter Communications, Inc., founded in 1993, is a leading broadband connectivity company and…

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Discovery Cove Welcomes New Baby Dolphin Calf

ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld Orlando’s Discovery Cove has announced the birth of a new dolphin calf. https://seaworld.com/orlando/ The baby, named Moby, was born on June 26 at the marine park to dad, Starbuck, and mom, Nueces. Officials said Moby is already 75 pounds and hitting all of…

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Tourist Development Tax Collections – Orange County June 2021 Update

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond announced today that Tourist Development Tax collections received by Orange County for the June 2021 TDT collection month were $21,717,000. That is a 710.9% increase over June 2020. Month-over-month, June collections were higher than May collections by $4.8 million. Compared to June…

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Orange County Government News Conference – 8/2/21

COVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS For vaccination information and locations, visit the county’s website, www.ocfl.net/vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the level of community transmission in Orange County, FL remains high. https://www.orangecountyfl.net/ As of Sunday, August 1, 2021, the…

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