The report comprehensively examines the shelter’s accomplishments and community support in the past year. Most notably, OCAS achieved a 91% live release rate for dogs and 88% for cats, contributing to an overall live release rate of 89%.
While nearly half of the people who opened claims after Milton received payment from Citizens, the payout rates for Debby and Helene's claims were much lower (24% and 28%, respectively) because floods mainly caused the damage.
If you want to participate, your community’s leadership can request a brief presentation and get the ball rolling. Two options are available: Yard of the Month and Yard of the Quarter.
Due to this predicted cold weather, Orange County will support the Homeless Services Network in welcoming residents and people without stable housing to two area Warming Centers.
Freezing temperatures can lead to costly repairs to your home, while snow and icy roads can raise the risk for Floridians who aren’t used to driving in these conditions.
A collaborative process begins immediately following a storm when Orange County Public Works crews monitor streets to assess high impact areas, review satellite images, and gather data.
It’s an exciting moment moving into a new house, but it’s also a time when you will probably notice some things that your home lacks, like a shed, carport or garage. What to do?
Since 2022, seven of the 12 largest insurance companies have stopped issuing new policies to homeowners in California, citing increased risks due to climate change. California isn’t alone: The same thing has happened in other vulnerable states, including Louisiana and Florida.
Advocates both believe homeless shelters can be a short-term solution to enforcing the camping ban since most agree that being outside, especially in Maine winters, is the worst-case scenario.
The Community Connections Workshop Series offers citizens a platform to learn about topics such as neighborhood organization, leadership development, and navigating local government resources.
With homelessness rising, driven by the lack of affordable housing, low wages, and limited access to social services, among other factors, advocates say the court decision stands to worsen an issue that has become more politicized in recent years.
This year’s passage of new ordinances in Apopka and Winter Garden solidifies natural gas as a reliable energy option, ensuring future residents can enjoy an affordable, efficient, and environmentally friendly energy source from day one.
"We are so thankful to St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Apopka, and the Knights of Columbus who just did a 'daily bread' bank drive and raised $5,000 for us, plus donated close to $6,000-worth of brand new baby items."
Listen closely to “I’ll be Home for Christmas” or “White Christmas,” and you’ll hear a deep yearning for home, and sorrow at having to spend the holidays somewhere else.
Commissioner Moore: "With less traffic and slower traffic, streets become more like living rooms where residents meet and grow. It is safer to walk and bike, and thus, there is more chance of meetups."
Concerns about on-time delivery are so common that people share holiday deadlines for each shipping service. And if you can’t meet these deadlines, there are now handy etiquette guides offering advice on how to inform the recipient.
Whether you’re roasting a picture-perfect Thanksgiving turkey, baking a tasteful Christmas Eve ham, or whipping up your favorite dessert, there’s nothing better than bringing your loved ones together over a delicious meal, and there’s no better way to cook than with natural gas.
