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GOODWILL MODIFIES DROP-OFF PROTOCOL, ENCOURAGES DONORS TO HOLD DONATIONS

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 3, 2020) – Due to limited hours and staffing, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is encouraging donors to hold donations until the stores return to normal operating hours. For those who would still like to donate items in the interim, the nonprofit has modified its donation…

Florida Blue contributes $70,000 to provide meals to seniors in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 3, 2020) – Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, announced it is contributing $70,000 to help provide meals to seniors in Central Florida during the COVID-19 health crisis. The gift is part of a $2 million initial investment Florida Blue is making to address urgent health and…

Duke Energy Florida takes action to reduce residential customer bills by nearly 21% in May during the COVID-19 pandemic

Duke Energy Florida takes action to reduce residential customer bills by nearly 21% in May during the COVID-19 pandemic Company fast-tracks fuel savings to customersCommercial and industrial customers will see a 20% to 45% reduction on May 2020 bills ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy Florida today filed a plan…

AT&T Expands Support for Customers Amid COVID-19

AT&T Expands Support for Customers Amid COVID-19 24/7 Online Support Tools and Additional Resources In Place for Curbside Pick-Ups, Doorstep Deliveries & Robocall Protection Nearly 500 Hours of Premium Content Available for Free on HBO NOW and HBO GO AT&T Makes $5.5 Million Commitment to Feed First Responders;…

New & Renewed Members March 2020

NEW MEMBERS ENHANCED Century 21 Professional Group, Inc. Charity Clothing Pick Up Greater Orlando Chiropractic & Wellness Reality Marketing Group The Whole Enchilada US Storage Centers Valley National Bank Virtus Financial Partners EMERGING Betsy VanderLey Campaign COMMUNITY PARTNER II American…

Coronavirus: What Does It Really Mean to Flatten the Curve?

If you’ve been working from home or only leaving the house for essential trips because of coronavirus, you likely know what social distancing is. On Monday, March 16, 2020, the White House released “The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 15 Days to Slow the Spread,” which implemented social distancing at…

On March 30th at 4:30pm Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings along with public health officials will host a news conference to discuss COVID-19 and County updates.

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings to hold Coronavirus Update News Conference Today, March 30, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings along with public health officials will host a news conference to discuss COVID-19 and County updates. WHEN: Monday, March…

CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY LOANS Small Business Guide and Checklist

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during this emergency. Importantly, these…

Fifth Third Bank Announces Temporary Modifications to Banking Center Service Model to Safely Serve Customers

Fifth Third Bank Announces Temporary Modifications to Banking Center Service Model to Safely Serve Customers 3/19/2020 CINCINNATI—Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced temporary modifications to onsite banking services to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, beginning Saturday, March 21. Customers needing to conduct simple financial transactions are requested…

Florida Blue extends grace period for payment of premiums

ORLANDO, Fla., March 26, 2020 – Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, announced today it will implement an extended grace period through May 31, 2020 for customers unable to pay premiums as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis that would otherwise have been subject to termination of coverage. The…

“Changing Obstacles into Opportunities” Monte Drenner gives tip on how to stay calm during the storm

March 15th of this year was D day for Orlando. That’s the day Disney closed. That never happens. I have NEVER seen anything like what we are experiencing in my 62 years on the planet and I’m sure many of you feel the same. The uncertainty of the future is…

Florida Blue COVID-19 Resources & Support

Florida Blue COVID-19 Resources & Support Florida Blue is committed to the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve. We have made several adjustments to our policies to combat the spread of COVID-19 while minimizing barriers to testing and treatment. We are also leading efforts to…