Health officials confirmed a small cluster of locally transmitted dengue cases in Pine Hills and south Apopka and authorized three aerial ULV treatments and intensified ground response; county estimated initial cost at about $155,000 and urged residents to reduce standing water and seek care for fever with eye pain.

Organizers said the new Hope and Help health center will provide testing, dental, expanded mental health counseling and other services to reduce long travel times for clients who previously needed multiple bus transfers.

Organizers said financing from USF Federal Credit Union enabled the purchase of the site and Orange County will provide program funding through Ryan White; demolition is expected to begin within weeks and the center hopes to enroll patients by summer 2027.

County sets ambitious targets to improve health services and increase affordable housing units.

Facility operates at 240 beds while facing staffing shortages and a growing waiting list.

Officials call for progress on health department initiatives amid concerns of micromanagement.

Valley Deal obtains significant funding after 14-year appeals related to bed downsizing.