Orlando Health Cancer Institute Introduces CAR T-Cell Therapy for Treating Advanced Blood Cancers

Orlando Health Cancer Institute has added CAR T-cell therapy as a new option for treating advanced blood cancers.

CAR T-cell therapy is an immunotherapy that works by harnessing the power of a patient’s immune system to attack tumors. Treatment begins with the collection of the patient’s T-cells, which help protect the body from infection. The T-cells are then sent to a laboratory, where they are genetically re-engineered to produce proteins on their surface called chimeric antigen receptors. The new T-cells are reproduced by the millions in preparation for infusion back into the patient.

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Florida Department of Education Releases 2021-2022 Graduation Rates for Osceola Schools

Data released today by the Florida Department of Education shows Osceola School District’s graduation rate decreased from 89.7% in 2021 to 85.2% in 2022. Florida’s statewide high school graduation rate similarly decreased by from 90.1% to 87.3%. Several highlights for the Osceola School District include:

• Ten high schools in Osceola County achieved graduation rates above the state average

• Osceola County’s graduation rate for English Language Learners is above the state average

• Osceola County’s graduation rate for at-risk students is above the state average

• Four high schools in Osceola County were above the state graduation rate for Exceptional Student Education students

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Dunkin’ Shines Gold with $27,000 Grant to Bring Joy to Kids Battling Cancer at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Dunkin’ gave guests a sweet way to shine gold and support kids battling illness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month last September. Dunkin’ has now allocated $27,000 to be granted locally to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children through the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Thanks to the support of Dunkin’ guests and the generosity of franchisees throughout the Southeast Region, the Dunkin’ Shine Gold program collectively raised $320,000 to support children’s hospitals throughout Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

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State Representative Kristen Arrington Files to Run for State Senate District 25

On Wednesday State Representative for District 46 Kristen Arrington drove to Tallahassee, not for a special legislative session, or a committee meeting ahead of the upcoming Florida legislative session which takes place in March, but rather, to file to run for State Senate District 25, the seat currently filled by Victor Torres, who will not be running for reelection due to term limits. District 25 in the Florida Senate includes all of Osceola County, and a portion of Southwest Orange County.

Arrington, who is currently serving her second term in the Florida House, is from Osceola County, went to school and college within her district, owns a small business locally, and is married to Osceola County Commissioner for District 3, Brandon Arrington. Her role as state representative may take her away from the county and off to the Capitol in Tallahassee, but she has continued to be plugged into the local community she serves by working with organizations like Hope Partnership, the Osceola Council On Aging, SNiP-it and more.

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Osceola County in Line for Billions from Governor’s Transportation Improvements Program

An initiative announced by Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday that would allocate $7 billion in traffic congestion relief to the state, including $2.8 billion to Osceola County for needed transportation improvements designed to benefit commuters and businesses, has brought praise from Osceola County leaders.

“Osceola is already on the move with $2.4 billion dollars being invested in transportation and infrastructure but this additional support from the state will advance critical transformational projects,” said Osceola County Commission Chairwoman Viviana Janer. “Connecting the Poinciana Parkway to I-4 is a significant step in creating a beltway system around the county and relieving gridlock throughout Osceola.”

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Multi-year FWC investigation “Operation Viper” leads to numerous charges for venomous and prohibited snake traffickers

On January 12, 2023, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement filed charges against eight individuals, ranging from second degree misdemeanors to thirddegree felonies related to the illegal trafficking of venomous and prohibited snakes.

The FWC has been receiving intelligence reports and complaints indicating that a black market exists for the sale and purchase of illegal and highly dangerous venomous reptiles in Florida. In 2020, the FWC initiated a long-term investigation with undercover investigators to determine the extent of this illegal activity and hold violators accountable.

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