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Longwood Medicaid providers filed $401,334 in claims for Durable Medical Equipment in 2024, representing a 5.3% rise from the prior year.

Medicaid payments linked to the Surgery category in Heathrow jumped 44.7% to $184,062 in 2024, signaling shifts in service use and reimbursement trends.

Medicaid spending tied to the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) category rose 21% in Sanford in 2024, signaling changes in service use and payment trends.

Orange County has enacted a burn ban after dry conditions raised wildfire concerns. The order restricts most forms of outdoor burning but allows properly contained grills. Residents can find further…

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Winter Springs charged at least $980 for COVID-19–specific services according to HCPCS billing codes, with 86.1% of these virus-related claims occurring during the peak pandemic…

Ocoee Apopka Road will close between Keene Road and Alston Bay Boulevard from April 27 through May 15 for widening work tied to local development. Detours and clear signage are…

The City of Apopka has declared April as Autism Acceptance Month for 2026 through an official proclamation from Mayor Bryan Nelson. The announcement recognizes local support programs like the police…

The City of Apopka has designated May 4 as International Firefighters’ Day for 2026. The proclamation honors fallen firefighters like Austin Duran and recognizes current service members.

The City of Apopka has proclaimed April 25-26 as Art and Foliage Festival Weekend. Mayor Bryan Nelson recognized organizers from the Woman’s Club for their longstanding efforts supporting this annual…

The City of Apopka has declared April 29, 2026 as Denim Day to promote awareness about sexual assault. Residents are encouraged to wear jeans in solidarity with survivors. The initiative…

The Canvassing Board for Apopka has announced an automated audit following the April municipal runoff election. All precincts will be included in this public process starting April 16.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Apopka billed at least $14,445 for services linked to COVID-19 under designated HCPCS codes. Of all virus-related billing, 22.2% occurred during the primary pandemic years…

The City of Apopka has declared April as Water Conservation Month for 2026 following a mayoral proclamation. The focus this year will be on improving outdoor irrigation efficiency with rain…

The City of Apopka has announced public testing of its voting equipment ahead of early voting and a run-off election this April. Candidates or their representatives can inspect machines as…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has launched its Grease Waste Program aimed at regulating how food businesses handle fats, oils, and grease. The initiative requires regular maintenance documentation and…

There were three companies in cities associated with Orange County that received three FDA inspections in December 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

There were four companies in cities associated with Orange County that received FDA citations as a result of four inspections conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2025,…

There were 10 companies in cities associated with Orange County that received 10 FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

There were five companies in cities associated with Orange County that received five FDA inspections in October, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

There were two companies in cities associated with Seminole County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2025,…

There were four companies in cities associated with Seminole County that received four FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

There was one company in a city associated with Orange County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in September, according to reports…

There was one company in a city associated with Seminole County that received an FDA inspection in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

There were two companies in cities associated with Orange County that received two FDA inspections in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.