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CONNECTIONS

The FCC wants to pay your Internet bill. Really.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit aims to close the digital divide with $50-a-month payments for Internet service, plus $100 toward new computer equipment.

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COVID-19

Orange County Mayor announces 3-phase plan for relaxing mask use, social distancing

As vaccinations increase and the positivity rate decreases, mask restrictions ease. Mayor aims for 70 percent vaccination of eligible population to rescind mask mandate.

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COVID-19

FL residents 18 and up will be eligible to get Covid-19 vaccine by April 5; 16 and 17 year olds OK'd for only Pfizer doses

Beginning Monday, Florida residents 40 and older will be eligible to get a Covid-19 vaccine. The following Monday, anyone 18 and up can also get it. Plus, the state will allow 16 and 17 year olds to get only the Pfizer vaccine.

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COVID 19

Orange County residents 40 and older can make an appointment to get a Covid-19 vaccine starting Monday

Beginning Monday at 9 a.m., Orange County residents between the ages of 40-59 can register for Covid-19 vaccine appointments at the Orange County Convention Center’s drive-thru site.

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COVID 19

Orange County’s Emergency Rental Assistance program extends safety net for tenants financially hit by Covid-19

If you're a month to a year behind in rent, you may qualify for this coronavirus-relief program.

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COVID-19

Ron Mueller takes a firm stand against anti-maskers as Winter Garden's Covid-19 cases climb

District 2 city commission candidate pledges to enforce mask mandate at all city-sponsored events

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GOVERNMENT

Do Commissioners Bennett & Buchanan Love Winter Garden?

City employees must wear masks inside city buildings, but apparently city commissioners need not comply

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