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Hurricane Milton: Crews lower lakes, clear drains to reduce floods in Orlando area
With Central Florida in the crosshairs of Hurricane Milton, crews are adjusting lake levels, checking storm drains and scooping up debris from last month’s Hurricane Helene, hoping to minimize the risk of floods. Forecasts show parts of the region could see between six and eight inches of rain – though pockets could see more rainfall. In Orlando, city officials have lowered lakes ahead of ...
Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Patches in Orlando for a Pawfect Date
Looking for a fall date that's both fun and furry? Look no further than Orlando's dog-friendly pumpkin patches. These charming farms offer a picturesque setting for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy the autumn season together. With plenty of activities for both humans and canines, these pumpkin patches are the perfect destination for a...
Irate Tampa Bay legislator stalls Orlando’s Robinson Street remake
A rebuild of Robinson Street through the heart of Orlando to enhance walking, cycling and adjoining neighborhoods has been pursued by residents since the last century, under design for nearly the past decade and on the cusp of happening in a few months. But the nearly $15 million transformation project, extending two miles from Interstate 4 to the executive airport and meant to slow traffic, ...
Florida looks to improve pre-K quality with new preschool ratings
For decades, Florida faced criticism for judging the quality of its pre-K program on a “readiness” test given to young students after they started kindergarten. It was a system, critics argued, that penalized preschools serving the kids who struggle the most — often those from low-income families. Now, the state is debuting a new rating system that gives more credit for the progress these ...
Last year, there were 66 elections decided by 10 votes or fewer across the United States
Sixty-six elections nationwide were decided by 10 votes or fewer between Sept. 2023 and Sept. 2024. Thirty-five of those were decided by 5 votes or fewer. Democrats won 21 of these elections, Republicans won 30, and nonpartisan or minor party candidates won 15. This year, the race decided by 10...
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