ORLANDO, Fla. (June 25, 2020) – In honor of National Reunification Month this June, Central Florida’s leading foster care nonprofit, Embrace Families, shared statistics that illustrate the importance of reunification programs in building stronger families and communities. Since its founding in 2004, Embrace Families has followed a reunification-first model.
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OAKLAND, FL — The Oakland Police Department awarded Town resident Cory Rutland with the Oakland Police Chief’s Award on Tuesday, commending him for his unselfish devotion and support to a neighbor in need. On Feb. 16 during a severe thunderstorm, Sheena Rodriguez, 57, was crossing State Road 50 near Tubb…
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New Changes Broaden Scope of Eligibility Orange County, Fla. (June 24, 2020) – The Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently approved changes to the Orange CARES Small Business Grant Program. The goal is to allow more local businesses to qualify for funding to help them overcome the temporary…
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Success Magazine recently announced their selection of the nation’s top twelve most inspiring Black voices in personal development. Simon T. Bailey, internationally renowned author, executive advisor, and thought leader was named among an impressive group of today’s most prolific voices. The honorees included New-York Times Best Selling author Iyanla Vanzant,…
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Manheim is piloting the return of in-lane bidding at five of its auctions this week, with three more set to follow soon, a company spokesperson told Auto Remarketing via email. The first of these sales is at Manheim Dallas on Tuesday. Others that will pilot in-lane bidding this week are Manheim Kansas…
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In a continuing effort to develop lifelong learners through literacy and education, the Orlando Magic and Florida Blue are teaming up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Baskets for Books program by offering a virtual children’s book, STUFF & SUNNY Take Flight. The children’s book features the unique, encouraging…
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PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS UPDATE The Small Business Administration released new loan forgiveness updates this week that will give many borrowers an easy pathway to having their debt eliminated. As of June 12th, 355,985 Florida businesses have received a PPP loan, totaling over $30.8 billion in approved…
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The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. As of Friday, June 5 the state has moved into Phase 2 of Florida’s reopening plan. The Florida Department of Health will now issue this update once per week. However, DOH will continue to update the COVID-19 dashboard and post the state…
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The Small Business Administration released new loan forgiveness updates yesterday that will give many borrowers an easy pathway to having their debt eliminated. As of June 12th, 355,985 Florida businesses have received a PPP loan, totaling over $30.8 billion in approved funding. Nationwide, the three top industries…
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In my role at CenturyLink, I have had the privilege to serve many various organizations within our community. CenturyLink has been involved with the West Orange Chamber (WOCC) for decades and I have been representing them at the Chamber for over 10 years. In that time, the WOCC has always…
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Governor DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran yesterday unveiled Reopening Florida’s Schools and the CARES Act plan to reopen schools this fall, and to use federal aid to help youngsters who fell behind during this spring’s shutdown to catch up. Safety will be the priority, as…
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OAKLAND, FL —The Town of Oakland is moving to Phase 2 for reopening on Monday, June 15, with the following service changes going into effect: Town Hall Town Hall will operate with increased staffing but will remain closed to the public for in-person services. This decision was made to protect…
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