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Shout out to BFF partners Orlando Health for their work in keeping seniors safe. Orlando Health joined Orlando Police Department (OPD) to host five Senior Safety Summits. There, they offered information about how to avoid typical injuries seen in older adults – from shower falls to crossing the street. According […]
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October was the month for little peds. It started during the first week of October with International Walk to School Day and ended on Halloween. More than 50 elementary schools in Orange and Osceola County participated in International Walk to School Day where hundreds of kids laced up their shoes […]
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It’s hard to believe, but it’s already that time of year again – the end of Daylight Saving Time. Unfortunately, the time adjustment results in more than just an extra hour of sleep. Less daylight makes the end of the day (especially rush hour) an even more dangerous time for […]
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Have you ever been walking on a road and realized that you should probably be on a sidewalk? Was there a lane for bicycles? Did the bus stop have seating or shade available? Where was the closest pedestrian crossing? We can all think of a road (or two, or three…) […]
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This week, the BFF team headed to the Orlando Police Department (OPD) for their annual Leader’s Training event. The training, hosted by OPD, is a gathering for neighborhood watch leaders to learn about hosting a National Night Out (NNO) block party in their own neighborhoods. NNO is an annual community-building […]