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‘Walk for Lives Trek’ brings hundreds together in Orlando to fight fentanyl epidemic
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (138+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — Hundreds of people gathered at Lake Eola Park for the “Walk for Lives Trek,” a national effort focused on raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and connecting communities with lifesaving resources. The event brought together local families,…...
Child in critical condition after near-drowning in Orange County
15+ hour, 7+ min ago (126+ words) WFTV Child in critical condition after near-drowning in Orange County, Fla. â The Orange County Sheriffâs Office is investigating a child who nearly drowned on Saturday afternoon. At approximately 3 pm, deputies responded to the 3900 block of Macdonough Avenue in…...
Central Florida Heat Advisory issued for Saturday as Heat Index climbs above 105 degrees
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (149+ words) WFTV Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes New study find more than half of social media child safety features don't work Interim fire chief appointed for Orlando Fire Department Daytona Beach police issue…...
Despite repeated inspections, unlicensed assisted living homes remained open in Central Florida
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (753+ words) OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A nearly five-hour hearing Thursday has prompted new questions about unlicensed assisted living facilities that operated for years in Osceola and Polk counties. Investigators say 5 people died connected to the lack of care at Cherish Home Care…...
Walk for Lives Orlando event aims to educate and connect families on fentanyl crisis
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (155+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — A community walk aimed at raising awareness about fentanyl and connecting families with prevention and recovery resources will be held Saturday at Lake Eola Park. The Walk for Lives Orlando event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at…...
Harmful blue-green algae toxins detected in Lake Jesup
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (235+ words) SANFORD, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has issued a health alert after harmful blue-green algae toxins were detected in Lake Jesup. The alert follows testing of a water sample collected July 7. Health officials are urging people…...
Dangerous heat grips Central Florida: Heat index to top 104 degrees Friday
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (103+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — The heat is ramping up to end the week, with Friday as temperatures soar into the mid and upper 90s across Central Florida. Orlando is forecast to reach a high of 97 degrees. During the afternoon, heat index values, which…...
First baby born at new Lakeland hospital receives full Polk State scholarship
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (279+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. — The first baby born at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital arrived just hours after the hospital opened to patients. Hospital officials said Liam was born at 11:44 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, the same day the new hospital opened....
Heat advisory issued as Central Florida temperatures climb near record highs
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (160+ words) Central Florida is heating up as a late-week heat wave sends temperatures soaring to near-record levels. (WFTV) Afternoon highs are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s on Thursday, with Orlando forecast to hit 97 degrees. That is just one degree…...
Couple accused of running 8 illegal assisted living facilities expected in court Thursday
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (137+ words) OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Two people accused of operating multiple illegal assisted living facilities and committing severe elder abuse are scheduled to appear in court Thursday afternoon. Marie Carenan and Ronald Pack are expected to see a judge at 1:30 p.m. Ahead…...