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Project to prevent flooding in Orlo Vista delayed, Orange County says
Read full article: Project to prevent flooding in Orlo Vista delayed, Orange County saysThe official start of hurricane season is less than one week away, and leaders in Orange County say a project designed to prevent flooding in Orlo Vista is facing a delay.
Man charged in west Orange County crash that killed 2 mothers, 3 children
Read full article: Man charged in west Orange County crash that killed 2 mothers, 3 childrenAn arrest has been made nearly one year after five people, including three children, were killed in a west Orange County crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Not yet eligible residents wait at vaccine pop-up site hoping to get COVID-19 shots
Read full article: Not yet eligible residents wait at vaccine pop-up site hoping to get COVID-19 shotsORLANDO, Fla. – As the state of Florida continues to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, some people are still waiting and hoping for a shot. On Monday, a separate line of people were seen waiting to get a vaccine at a pop-up site in West Orange County, even though they weren’t eligible. He said even though he’s not officially eligible, he decided to come out after hearing stories of others getting their shots from leftover doses. Hill said the pop-up location was to create access for those in this west side of Orlando. “As far as people who want the vaccine, but aren’t yet eligible,” Hill said.
West Orange County barber adapts during pandemic to mobile barbershop
Read full article: West Orange County barber adapts during pandemic to mobile barbershopWINDERMERE, Fla. – In a year that changed our boundaries, Jay Johnson moved to mobile. Six weeks ago, the barber based in West Orange County launched “Barber Luxe Mobile Barbershop.”News 6 met with Johnson along a quiet cul-de-sac where one of his clients lived. Johnson gained prominence for a client list that includes PGA golfer Ricky Fowler and Tiger Woods at the Bay Hill Invitational. “People don’t want the in-and-out fast cut.”The mobile barbershop comes decked out with a refrigerator, television, and an array of COVID-19 precautions. I went from 16 services to 8 services a day.