Archive For October 15, 2024

Five Manatees Successfully Rehabilitated at Two Ohio Zoos Flown Back to Florida Facilities to Prepare for Return to Home Waters

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Five Manatees Successfully Rehabilitated at Two Ohio Zoos Flown Back to Florida Facilities to Prepare for Return to Home Waters

 Five manatees were flown more than 1,000 miles to their temporary homes in Florida, marking a crucial conservation achievement following over two years of successful rescue efforts by four zoological and marine institutions. In an intricate operation, the manatees were placed in custom-built containers to help them travel safely and then driven to the Cincinnati International…

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Theme Park Closures and Updates before Hurricane Milton Hits Central Florida

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Theme Park Closures and Updates before Hurricane Milton Hits Central Florida

Disney: Monitoring Hurricane Milton We are closely monitoring the path of the projected storm, and the safety of our Guests and Cast Members remains our top priority. Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions and will continue to be on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Looking ahead, we are making adjustments based on the…

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Hurricane Milton, Osceola County Help Guide

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OSCEOLA COUNTY UPDATE FOR HURRICANE Citizen Information Center hotline (407-742-0000) 24 hours a day beginning Tuesday at 8 a.m. for citizens that have specific questions or need to speak with an Osceola County representative. SELF-SERVE SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION 1st location: TUESDAY OCT. 7TH 2nd location: Opens TUESDAY OCT. 7TH Bags and sand will be provided. Supplies are…

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