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Home Care In Orlando, FL

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They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.

However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Jack Kerouac House gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Orlando, FL is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.

Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.

The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Orlando, FL?

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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

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At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Types of Elderly Care in Orlando, FL

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal Care Services

If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Common personal care services include assistance with:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper

Home Helper Services

Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.

Common home helper care services include assistance with:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Lake Eola Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care Services

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bull Bear or visit Wonder House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.

At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.

If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.

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Benefits of Home Care in Orlando, FL

Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:

Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?

A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.

With the help of elderly care in Orlando, FL, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.

Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.

In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your FL's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Orlando, FL understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

Assisted Living Referral Services

While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.

Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.


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At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.

Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.

Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:

  • Excellence Senior Living
  • Spring Hills Hunters Creek
  • Somerby Lake Nona
  • Gentry Park Orlando
  • All Seniors Assisted Living Facility
  • HearthStone at Nona Lakes
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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Orlando, FL 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Latest News in Orlando, FL

How to check if your Florida driver’s license is REAL ID compliant

ORLANDO, Fla. — Beginning Wednesday, May 7, U.S. domestic travelers will need a REAL ID to board a domestic flight.Congress passed the requirement back in 2005 as a way to step up air travel safety after 9/11, by requiring more stringent verification of passengers.What You Need To Know Many Florida resident driver’s licenses are already REAL IDs – the state began issuing them in 2010.A Florida driver’s license is REAL ID compliant if it has a gold star in the upper rightha...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Beginning Wednesday, May 7, U.S. domestic travelers will need a REAL ID to board a domestic flight.

Congress passed the requirement back in 2005 as a way to step up air travel safety after 9/11, by requiring more stringent verification of passengers.

What You Need To Know

Many Florida resident driver’s licenses are already REAL IDs – the state began issuing them in 2010.

A Florida driver’s license is REAL ID compliant if it has a gold star in the upper righthand corner of the license. But the deadline could have some air travelers scrambling to be compliant. Other states did not begin issuing REAL IDs until more recently.

Harriot Roberts has 57 years of experience booking travel, including 48 with her own travel agency she shares with her husband - Let’s Travel.

“I just talked with this man a minute ago and he’s going, ‘Oh my God, I don’t have a star on my driver’s license’ and ... he said I think I’ll take my passport to go where I’m going,” said Roberts.

A U.S. passport is not required to travel domestically. But now, if you don’t have a REAL ID, a passport will work instead.

If you don’t have either, there’s no guarantee you’ll get through security, or at least in time to make your flight.

“You’re going to get some additional screening at the checkpoint, and they’re going to have to do some additional identity verification at the checkpoint,” said Mark Howell, a regional spokesperson for the Transportation and Safety Administration. “So that could slow you down quite a bit.”

“I don’t know that they’re going to board them, and that’s what’s going to be very upsetting,” said Roberts. “And there’s going to be a lot of screaming and gnashing of teeth and ranting and raving Wednesday at the airport.”

To get a REAL ID, you must go to a Florida DMV office with these items:

“I’m saying to you - have you looked at your driver’s license today? Do it, because if you haven’t, then you need to get in line if you don’t have a passport,” said Roberts.

The Florida DMV website shows the cost of the REAL ID is $48 plus a processing fee.

Here comes the rain, Florida! Up to 7 inches possible in next week

Strong storms possible in Orlando areaORLANDO, Fla. – Get ready for an active stretch of weather across east Central Florida, with afternoon storms likely each afternoon into next week.[Watch Candace Campos’ full forecast in video player below]Here’s a day-by-day breakdown:After a muggy and mild Wednesday morning, scattered showers and storms will begin to pop up, tracking from west to east. These storms will likely continue through about 8-9 p.m., especially toward the ...

Strong storms possible in Orlando area

ORLANDO, Fla. – Get ready for an active stretch of weather across east Central Florida, with afternoon storms likely each afternoon into next week.

[Watch Candace Campos’ full forecast in video player below]

Here’s a day-by-day breakdown:

After a muggy and mild Wednesday morning, scattered showers and storms will begin to pop up, tracking from west to east. These storms will likely continue through about 8-9 p.m., especially toward the southeast coast.

Some of these storms could be strong, bringing gusty winds (up to 40–50 mph), frequent lightning, small hail and heavy downpours (1–2 inches possible). Most of the activity will die down after 8 p.m. and end by midnight.

The heaviest rainfall risk is in eastern Lake, Volusia, Seminole, eastern Orange, eastern Osceola and Brevard counties.

Before the storms arrive, highs will reach the mid-80s to low 90s, with partly sunny to cloudy skies.

Storm Prediction Center has highlighted parts of Central Florida for a Level 1/5 severe thunderstorm risk starting Wednesday afternoon and through to your Friday.

The greatest risks within these severe warned storms include the impacts listed above, which could span from quarter inch or greater hail, winds greater than or equal to 60mph. We’re also exploring a low end tornado risk the next couple of days for our area.

Late week into weekend

An upper-level low setting up over the Gulf will bring a surge in higher rain and storm chances each afternoon and evening heading into Mother’s Day weekend.

Expect a 40-70% shot of scattered to widespread rain and thunderstorms daily.

Thursday is shaping up to be the most active day, with a marginal risk (Level 1/5) of severe storms west of I-75 toward the east coast.

The main threats include strong wind gusts (up to 60 mph), frequent lightning, hail up to 1 inch, and heavy rainfall (possibly 2–4+ inches). There’s even a low end chance of a tornado.

This stormy pattern continues Friday and Saturday, with afternoon highs in the mid-80s to low 90s.

Next Week

The unsettled weather continues into early next week.

A stronger system is expected to develop and move across the Southeast, possibly bringing more heavy rain and strong storms to east Central Florida each afternoon.

A cold front approaching from the Gulf may help fuel these storms, especially Monday into Tuesday.

It’s too early to pin down all the details, but this setup could bring more severe weather to the region.

Highs in the meantime will remain above average in the mid-80s to low 90s.

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When’s the last time you saw a lovebug in Florida? What we know about their disappearance

Lovebug populations have seen a marked decrease over the past few yearsUpdated: May 7, 2025 at 5:05 AMAnyone who’s lived in Florida over the past few decades has likely had a run-in with these nuisances.Lovebugs are known for flying through the air while getting “stuck” together during their explosive breeding seasons, causing plenty of splatters on the front of people’s cars.But in recent years, Florida natives have noticed a stark drop in the number of these pests flitting about....

Lovebug populations have seen a marked decrease over the past few years

Updated: May 7, 2025 at 5:05 AM

Anyone who’s lived in Florida over the past few decades has likely had a run-in with these nuisances.

Lovebugs are known for flying through the air while getting “stuck” together during their explosive breeding seasons, causing plenty of splatters on the front of people’s cars.

But in recent years, Florida natives have noticed a stark drop in the number of these pests flitting about.

According to Dr. Norman Leppla — a professor at the University of Florida specializing in pest management — it could be that lovebugs are starting to disappear from the state altogether.

“I really don’t know why, but we’re having a crisis globally with the loss of insect species and all kinds of other organisms just plain disappearing. And we’re quite worried about it,” he said.

While crop pests are unfortunately not on a downward trend, Leppla explains that many other species are, including certain types of butterflies, beetles, and fireflies.

Researchers haven’t yet pinpointed an exact cause behind these changes, though Leppla theorized it could be the result of things like climate change, urbanization, chemicals in the environment, or simply movements of people and goods.

Typically, lovebug season pops up twice per year: in April to May, and August to September.

Leppla spoke with News 6 about the issue in 2023, but since then, he hasn’t seen much of a difference.

“Last year, I went to areas where I collected over the last three decades and didn’t see a single one in the spring,” he said. “(In 2024), I’ve been a little more diligent and looked harder, and I’ve seen a few, but this is nothing like we’ve seen in the past with massive numbers.”

In fact, Leppla said that lovebugs seem to have already disappeared from urban areas in North-Central Florida.

“I have seen them on farms and in pastures, areas where they really have perfect conditions for larvae. But that isn’t the general pattern. The general pattern is — this is three or four years now — they’ve not been very abundant,” he said.

However, lovebugs aren’t originally from Florida.

They actually hail from the Yucatán in Mexico, having traveled into the Gulf Coast through Texas during the early-to-mid 1900s. In Florida, they weren’t seen until around 1950.

That means that even if lovebugs disappear from Florida, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re gone for good.

“They live in that tropical habitat, and they came here as our habitat became more conducive to lovebugs,” Leppla explained. “That’s usually what happens. And so they spread, and they can certainly just recede right back to the tropics.”

But that begs the question: what are the impacts of lovebugs possibly disappearing from Florida?

The short answer? Not much.

In fact, lovebug guts reportedly contain an enzyme that can eat through the clearcoat of a vehicle, which can damage the vehicle’s paint. As such, it could be good news for drivers.

“It’s not going to cause a lot of issues for the folks here in Florida,” Leppla stated. “Only the car wash people.”

UF researchers have also issued a list of myths about lovebugs, which goes as follows:

MYTHFACT
Lovebugs escaped after UF researchers brought them into Florida.Lovebugs are not native to the southern U.S. They made their way into the region through Texas in the early 1920s, potentially expanding to other areas thanks to factors like wind, vehicle traffic and sod transport.
UF researchers genetically engineered lovebugs to kill mosquitoes.Lovebugs are small, herbivorous insects, and they have neither the mandibles nor speed to hunt down mosquitoes. In addition, lovebugs are generally active during the day, while mosquitoes come out at twilight.
Lovebugs are attracted to automobiles.Female lovebugs are attracted to UV-irradiated aldehydes, which are used in vehicle exhaust fumes. As such, lovebugs can mistake these chemicals for odors that are emitted from decaying organic matter at egg-laying sites.
Lovebugs mate the entire time they’re coupled.Sperm transfer requires around 12.5 hours, but pairs of lovebugs can stayed stuck together for several days while they feed and disperse.
Body fluids of lovebugs are acidic and immediately dissolve car paint.Macerated lovebugs can become acidic within 24 hours, so no permanent damage is caused if the surface is cleaned before the bug splatter is baked by the sun.
Lovebugs have no significant natural enemies.While there aren’t many cases of predation in the wild, lovebugs can be eaten by spiders, dragonflies and birds.
UF scientists are working to control lovebugs.UF received research funds from the state and federal agencies in the 1970s, but much more priority is now placed on studying dangerous pests like mosquitoes, which often carry harmful diseases.

For more information on lovebugs, you can read Leppla’s “Living With Lovebugs” by clicking here.

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Large hail reported as strong storms move across Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. —Storms are firing up across Central Florida on Monday eveningA few storms could be strong to severe between 4-9 p.m.That's why WESH 2 meteorologists are calling a Severe Weather Warning Day.Far eastern Orange, Osceola and all of Brevard counties are now under a level 2/5 risk for severe storms late this afternoon into the evening.The rain and storms are expected to clear after sunset, leading to a calm overnight.Active weather alerts This content is impo...

ORLANDO, Fla. —

Storms are firing up across Central Florida on Monday evening

A few storms could be strong to severe between 4-9 p.m.

That's why WESH 2 meteorologists are calling a Severe Weather Warning Day.

Far eastern Orange, Osceola and all of Brevard counties are now under a level 2/5 risk for severe storms late this afternoon into the evening.

The rain and storms are expected to clear after sunset, leading to a calm overnight.

Active weather alerts

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— Kellianne Klass WESH (@KellianneWX) May 5, 2025

Looking ahead

Tuesday will be hot, with highs reaching the lower 90s. A few isolated showers will be possible in the afternoon. Otherwise, the day will be mostly sunny.

Shower and storm chances gradually go up over the next several days. Scattered rain and storms will be on tap for the rest of the workweek and the weekend.

The weekend may feature more rain, and potentially a washout, as a front stalls across the region. This will lead to an increase in rain and highs dropping to the mid-80s.

What is Impact Weather?

Impact Weather suggests weather conditions could be disruptive or a nuisance for travel and day-to-day activities.

What is a Severe Weather Warning Day?

A Severe Weather Warning Day suggests weather conditions that could potentially harm life or property.

First Warning Weather

Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.

Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.

The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

WWE NXT Preview For Tonight’s Show In Orlando, FL. (5/13/2025)

The road to WWE NXT Battleground 2025 continues tonight in “The Sunshine State.”WWE NXT returns live at 8/7c this evening on The CW Network from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.Featured below is the advertised lineup heading into the Tuesday, May 13, 2025 episode of the show:* Wes Lee vs. Tony D’Angelo* Oba Femi vs. Charlie Dempsey* Joe Hendry and Trick Williams Contract Signing for TNA World ChampionshipMake sure to join us here tonight at 8/7c for live WWE NXT results coverage fr...

The road to WWE NXT Battleground 2025 continues tonight in “The Sunshine State.”

WWE NXT returns live at 8/7c this evening on The CW Network from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

Featured below is the advertised lineup heading into the Tuesday, May 13, 2025 episode of the show:

* Wes Lee vs. Tony D’Angelo* Oba Femi vs. Charlie Dempsey* Joe Hendry and Trick Williams Contract Signing for TNA World Championship

Make sure to join us here tonight at 8/7c for live WWE NXT results coverage from Orlando, FL.

What will go down when @joehendry and @_trickwilliams come face-to-face for their @ThisIsTNA World Title Match Contract Signing TOMORROW on #WWENXT?

???? 8ET/7CT on @TheCW pic.twitter.com/VA22sDyn7l

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 12, 2025

NXT Champion @Obaofwwe will be in action when he takes on No Quarter Catch Crew's Charlie Dempsey TOMORROW on #WWENXT!

???? 8ET/7CT on @TheCW pic.twitter.com/VL3LgKrVIR

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 12, 2025

.@TonyDangeloWWE and @WesLee_WWE will go head-to-head THIS TUESDAY on #WWENXT!

???? 8ET/7CT on @TheCW pic.twitter.com/isU1uwfkTj

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 11, 2025

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