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<\/p>\nORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida hospitals are welcoming the first babies of 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Both AdventHealth and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies announced the first births at their hospitals for the new year.<\/p>\n
AdventHealth\u00a0 <\/p>\n
Amiri Kingston Smith was born at 12:23 a.m. at AdventHealth Orlando, the hospital announced Thursday. He weighs 7 pounds, 2 ounces and is 19 inches long.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Amiri Kingston Smith was born at 12:23 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026 at AdventHealth Orlando to parents Tara Williams and Dontray Smith. (Courtesy: AdventHealth) <\/p>\n
Winnie Palmer Hospital <\/p>\n
At Winnie Palmer, Hailey Vargas was born at 12:41 a.m., according to the hospital. She weighs 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measures in at 21.5 inches long.<\/p>\n
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Hailey Vargas was born at Winnie Palmer Hospital at 12:41 on Jan. 1, 2026 to parents Rosairy Berroa and Yessie Vargas. (Courtesy: Orlando Health) <\/p>\n
To mark the occasion, the Central Florida Diaper Bank is donating a year’s worth of diapers to Hailey’s family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Diapers are a basic necessity, and this donation reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring every baby has a healthy start,” said Sharon Lyles, executive director of the Central Florida Diaper Bank.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Source: This article was written with information from AdventHealth and Orlando Health.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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