Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs will deliver the 2018 State of the County address at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, May 18, at 4 p.m. In the annual State of the County address, the Orange County Mayor — who functions under a CEO-style “strong-mayor” form...
QUÉ: El Condado de Orange invita a los residentes a la 6ª Celebración Anual del Mes de la Herencia Asiática y de las Islas del Pacífico. The event is free and open to the community, featuring various cultural performances in music and dance, as well as a children's art exhibit. Se ofrecerá un desayuno. The event, now in its sixth year, is coordinated by the...
WHAT: In honor of the national “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” on April 26, 2018, Orange County Government is sponsoring “Take Our Children to Work Day.” In addition to the activities planned by each department, Orange County Government with Mayor Teresa Jacobs and District 4 Commissioner Jennifer Thompson will host an interactive...
WHAT: The Taft Community Center has partnered with TransPremier, a local construction company in the Taft area, and Orange County Government to invite residents to take part in a community cleanup on April 21 for Earth Day. From 8 to 11 a.m., Orange County crew will pick up large items (e.g., mattresses) placed curbside by...
Orange County, Fla. - Orange County is building on the momentum of the state's largest and most successful solar co-op by again partnering with Solar United Neighbors of Florida to bring a new solar co-op to residents of West Orange County. The new co-op is now open and runs through mid-June 2018. ...
**Arrival was previously anticipated for Monday, but pushed to Tuesday given storms in Sunday's forecast. Who: Retired Orange County Firefighter Tom "Bull" Hill along with Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFR) and Central Florida firefighters. What: #MarchoftheBull is an effort led by retired OCFR Tom "Bull" Hill. His mission is to foster awareness and advocacy...
WHO: SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium will host two underwater educational Dive Talks with guest speakers from Orange County Fire Rescue's Dive Team. Dressed in full gear, including waterproof microphones, members of the Dive Team will go underwater in the exhibits alongside thousands of sea creatures and fish. Orange County Fire Rescue's Dive Team will...
Orange County, Fla. – In celebration of Earth Day and to support local businesses, Orange County Government is hosting a free “Don’t Pitch It, Fix It!” event on Saturday, April 21, at the Blanchard Park YMCA, 10501 J Blanchard Trail, Orlando, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The repair workshop will have local businesses...
WHAT: Regional Affordable Housing Workshop The third and final affordable housing workshop will focus on regulatory guidelines and financial resources to support affordable housing solutions and developments in Central Florida. Representatives from Orange, Seminole, Osceola County and the City of Orlando will present regional goals, strategies and tools to support affordable housing initiatives. ...