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Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
👟 Let’s Celebrate Hobbit Day: Happy birthday, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins! Come run or walk through the woods for the inaugural Hobbit Hike 5K Family Fun Run/Walk on Tuesday, September 22, at @OrangeCoParksFL #MossPark!
Register for $25 at OCParks5K.org (a United Way web page). All proceeds benefit Heart of Florida United Way. Register by September 8 to receive a T-shirt and medal. Registration is open through race day. Check-in and bag pick-up begin at 5:30 p.m., and the race starts at 7 p.m. The course is shell rock, compact dirt and asphalt. Pets are not allowed in the park; service animals are welcome.
Questions? Call the park's staff at 407-254-6840 or email [email protected].
💻 Register for $25 at OCParks5K.org
📍 12901 Moss Park Rd., Orlando
⏰ Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.
🏃 Race starts at 7 p.m.
@OCFLMayor @NicoleWilsonD1 @OCFLDistrict2 @OCFLDistrict4 @mymikescott @OrangeCoFL @oclslibrary @HistoryCenterFL @healthyworange
ALT Image promoting the "Hobbit Hike 5K: A Middle-Earth Family Fun Run" at Moss Park on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Includes logos for Orange County Florida Parks and Recreation, and Heart of Florida United Way. A silhouette of a hobbit is featured alongside a map backdrop. Registration details at OCParks5k.org.
ALT A black t-shirt featuring an illustration inspired by "The Hobbit," with the text "Hobbit Hike 5K." The design includes a hobbit door, trees, and two figures walking with walking sticks. The background shows a grassy, sunlit landscape with a hobbit hole.
ALT Map of a "Happy Birthday Hobbit Hike 5K" event route at Moss Park near Lake Hart and Lake Mary Jane. The trail is marked with colored paths: red for Start/Finish, blue for Heading Out, purple for Heading Back. Key locations include check-in, stage, food, potable water, restrooms, and a water station. The map includes a 5K key and contact information for Orange County Parks.
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
🎣 @OrangeCoParksFL #Fish4Fun returns! Free catch-n-release fishing event for ages 15 and younger. Register starting at 7:30 am; fishing at 8 a.m.; prizes at 10 a.m.
👉 Details tinyurl.com/OCParksEvents
🐟 Saturdays: #BarnettPark 9/19, #BlanchardPark 9/26
🐠 Sunday: #BithloPark 9/27
@OCFLMayor @NicoleWilsonD1 @OCFLDistrict2 @OCFLDistrict4 @mymikescott @OrangeCoFL @oclslibrary @HistoryCenterFL @healthyworange
ALT A boy sitting on a tree stump at the edge of a lake, fishing with a rod. The background shows a grassy area with trees. Text on the image reads: Fish-4-Fun Barnett Park Saturday, September 19.
ALT A child is fishing at the edge of a pond in Blanchard Park, surrounded by lush green grass and trees. There are a few other people in the distance, and a pond is visible to the right. The text reads: Fish-4-Fun, Blanchard Park, Saturday, September 26.
ALT A child is fishing at a blue-railed waterfront area in Bithlo Park. The scene is bright with a partly cloudy sky and trees in the background. Several people are visible on a wooden walkway across the water. Text on the image reads: Fish-4-Fun Bithlo Park Sunday, September 27.
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
🛑 TODAY Saturday 9/12, 11am-2pm, visit 🔥 🚒 @OCFireRescue Station 67 Open House, 10679 University Blvd, Orlando! Stop by @OrangeCoParksFL's table to learn about our award-winning 102 years of serving the public, 🌲 114 parks, trails and facilities, 🎥 fall special events and 💻 job openings across the county.
@OCFLMayor
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
Hey @RepFine why are you looking through someone’s mailbox while you’re out canvassing? Not only is it wrong, it’s creepy AF.
Randy Fine is a menace to basic human decency.
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of Americans signed their names to a piece of parchment and made a promise no nation had ever made before: that we're all created equal, endowed by our Creator with unalienable rights — life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
We're the only nation in history built not on ethnicity, or blood, or geography but on an idea. That's always been what makes us exceptional. We chose that path 250 years ago but that’s where the work began, not where it ended. Every generation has had to choose it again. At Valley Forge, at Gettysburg, on the beaches of Normandy, in the streets of Selma. Americans recommitted themselves to the principles on which our nation was founded.
Now it's our turn.
There's nothing guaranteed about our democracy. We have to fight for it, defend it, and earn it. Over and over, year after year. That's not a burden. That's what it means to be an American.
250 years in, we still haven't fully lived up to those words in the Declaration. But we've never walked away from them, and this July 4, I hope all of us can commit to one thing: that we never will. I don't believe we're as divided as we're told we are. I've bet my whole life on the American people, and I'm not stopping now.
Happy 250th birthday, America. Our story isn't finished. Let's keep writing it together.
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
Accepting the 38th Liberty Medal from the U.S. National Constitution Center, Pope Leo prayed that the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States would be an occasion for a solemn recommitment to the fundamental ideals on which the country was founded, especially life and freedom.
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
The earliest known record of a pet with a name dates back more than 3,450 years to ancient Egypt. The cat was called Nedjem, a name that translates to “Sweet One” or simply “Sweetie.”
Nedjem belonged to Puimre, a high-ranking official who served as the Second Priest of Amun and oversaw temple estates and religious ceremonies at Karnak Temple.
The cat’s name appears in Puimre’s decorated tomb at the Theban Necropolis, where Nedjem is shown beneath a chair, a common artistic way of depicting beloved household pets.
The name Nedjem (ndm) means “Sweet One,” “Pleasant One,” or “Delightful One.” It was also used as a personal name in ancient Egypt, suggesting it was an affectionate and familiar term rather than one reserved for animals.
Nedjem offers rare evidence of the close bond ancient Egyptians could share with their pets. Although cats were valued for protecting grain stores from rodents and snakes and were linked to the goddess Bastet, they were also cherished companions.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Nedjem is the earliest known named cat from around 1450 BCE, not the earliest named pet; dogs like Beha (c. 2400 BCE) and Abutiu (c. 2280 BCE) predate it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abutiu guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/… en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_i…
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
Happy 250th Birthday U.S.A! 🎆 🎂 The Orlando Fire Department is proud to celebrate this joyous, and historic milestone - 250 years of American Independence.
ALT Orlando Firefighter watching a fireworks light up the night sky over Lake Eola during Fireworks at the Fountain. The Lake Eola fountain and downtown Orlando buildings are in the background.
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
👟 May the 4️⃣th be with you! Come run through the woods for the inaugural Moss Islesly 5K Run/Walk on Monday, May 4, 2026, at @OrangeCoParksFL's #MossPark!
Dress for the Best Costumed Runner 🏃 contest by wearing your favorite Star Wars(c) outfit! Those who register by April 20 are guaranteed to receive a T-shirt and medal; registration is open through race day.
💻 Register for $10 at OCParks5K.org. All proceeds benefit Heart of Florida United Way.
⏰ Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.
👉 Costume contest at 7 p.m.
🏃 Race starts at 7:30 p.m.
Please note that the course is shell rock, compact dirt, and asphalt. Pets are not allowed in the park; service animals are welcome.
@OCFLMayor @NicoleWilsonD1 @OCFLDistrict2 @OCFLDistrict4 @mymikescott @OrangeCoFL @oclslibrary @HistoryCenterFL @healthyworange
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
🎶🎻 Sit and enjoy the annual Bluegrass in the Park, presented by Fort Christmas Historical Society, Saturday 4/11, 9:45 am to 4 pm, at @OrangeCoParksFL #FortChristmasPark. This event is free and open to the public, no tickets required.
📍 tinyurl.com/FortChristmasHis…
👉 Bring lawn chairs and a picnic, or purchase from food trucks
📬 [email protected]
@OCFLMayor @NicoleWilsonD1 @OCFLDistrict2 @OCFLDistrict4 @mymikescott @VisitOrlando @HistoryCenterFL @oclslibrary
ALT Sit and enjoy this annual FREE Bluegrass in the Park, presented by Fort Christmas Historical Society, Saturday 4/11, 9:45am-4pm, at @OrangeCoParksFL #FortChristmasPark. This event is a FREE and open to the public, no tickets required.
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
🛟 🏊♀️ 🏊♂️ Our @OrangeCoParksFL lifeguards get the best in-service training! Representatives from the @USArmy put our team to the test with a 10-minute lap swim, then five-minute tread wearing Army fatigues.
👉🏼 Join our team! Pay is $17.88/hour
💻 OCFL.net/jobs
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing title cbsn.ws/4d9oBie
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) tells @Faith_Salie that his record-breaking 25-hour Senate speech took a physical toll on him, including having to fast for three days and go without water for more than 24 hours.
He used the moment not only to denounce the Trump administration, but also to challenge Democrats to better confront what he called a corrupt system and communicate more effectively: “But Democrats, I think that political science word is we suck at communicating.” cbsnews.com/video/in-convers…
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
👟 May the 4️⃣th be with you! Come run through the woods for the inaugural Moss Islesly 5K Run/Walk on Monday, May 4, 2026, at @OrangeCoParksFL's #MossPark!
Dress for the Best Costumed Runner 🏃 contest by wearing your favorite Star Wars(c) outfit! Those who register by April 20 are guaranteed to receive a T-shirt and medal; registration is open through race day.
💻 Register for $10 at OCParks5K.org. All proceeds benefit Heart of Florida United Way.
⏰ Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.
👉 Costume contest at 7 p.m.
🏃 Race starts at 7:30 p.m.
Please note that the course is shell rock, compact dirt, and asphalt. Pets are not allowed in the park; service animals are welcome.
@OCFLMayor @NicoleWilsonD1 @OCFLDistrict2 @OCFLDistrict4 @mymikescott @OrangeCoFL @oclslibrary @HistoryCenterFL @healthyworange
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
🖍️ 📽️ Kids currently in kindergarten through 5th grade can be registered March 31 until full (space is limited, first-come, first-served) at 11 @OrangeCoParksFL sites for the Summer Camp: June 1 to July 31.
Camp includes games, arts & crafts, movies, and more, and will be held at 12 locations: Barnett Rec, Bear Creek Rec, Bithlo Park, Capehart Park, East Orange District Park, Fort Gatlin Rec, Goldenrod Rec, Meadow Woods Rec, Orlo Vista Park, Silver Star Rec, South Econ Rec and Willow Street.
💰 Weekly rate: Full fee $80; additional child $75; reduced lunch $60; free lunch $50; State assistance $25 (SNAP, WIC and TANF; additional $20 fee applies for non-Orange County residents.
⚠️ Space is limited — first come, first served. Register in person to complete paperwork.
❓ [email protected]
@OCFLMayor @NicoleWilsonD1 @OCFLDistrict2 @OCFLDistrict4 @mymikescott @OrangeCoFL @oclslibrary @OCPSnews
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
🐢Earlier this month, an aquatic turtle sampling event was conducted by the Turtle Survival Alliance North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group at @OrangeCoParksFL's #KellyPark #RockSprings.
Volunteers hand-captured turtles as part of a long-term population study. Forty-one turtles, including the Florida softshell turtle, common snapping turtle, peninsular cooter, red-bellied cooter, loggerhead musk turtle, eastern musk turtle, and yellow-bellied slider, were marked, had their biometrics recorded, and then released.
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
Curious about @OrangeCoParksFL lifeguard training? Last Saturday, @USNavy representatives put staff through a rigorous workout.
Think you can do it? Apply online & attend one of our lifeguard job fairs at Kelly Park on Feb. 4 or Feb. 18 from 12-6 p.m. 🔗ocfl.net/careers
ALT Orange County Parks and Recreation lifeguards swim laps during Navy training session.
ALT Orange County Parks and Recreation lifeguards look on a Navy rep demonstrates sit ups.
ALT Orange County Parks and Recreation lifeguards run as part of Navy fitness drills.
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
You belong here, music lovers.
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Judson’s Live Season is supported by Frances & Peter Weldon, Dr. Marc & Nancy Sharfman
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
It's certainly worth a try. #rabbitrabbitrabbitshouldauldacquaintance
Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC retweeted
There’s been a lot of confusion about changes in the law related to altering or obscuring license plates that took effect in October and can now result in significantly increased penalties.
Florida Statute 320.061 has been updated to make it illegal to alter or cover any readable information on your issued license plate and registration decal, including:
◼Vehicle Registration Certificates
◼License Plates
◼ Temporary Tags
◼Mobile Home Stickers
◼Validation Stickers
It Is Illegal to:
◼Mutilate, deface, change the color, or otherwise alter any of these items
◼Put sprays, coatings, covers, tints, frames that obscure the license plate information, reflective materials, or illuminated devices on or around your license plate
◼Place anything on or around the license plate that interferes with the legibility, visibility from angles, or detectability by law enforcement or toll and traffic cameras
Penalty:
Knowingly breaking this law is a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by a $500 fine and up to 60 days in jail.
