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Dedicated Response Team Leads Storm Debris Pickup Following Back-to-Back Hurricanes
Back-to-back hurricanes present significant challenges relating to storm debris pickup. Those leading the recovery efforts know this firsthand. Fortunately, in Orange County a team of dedicated “hurricane heroes” swiftly restored safety, accessibility, and beauty back to the community in just about 60 days following Hurricane Milton. Ralphetta Aker, Manager, Orange County Public Works Fiscal...
Reducing Pedestrian Deaths: Orange County Traffic Safety Experts Focus on Crossings
In recent years Central Florida has had the dubious distinction as being one of the deadliest regions in the country for pedestrians, but Orange...
Jessica M. Rodriguez: Champion of Health and Community Appointed Manager Orange County Medical Clinic
Increased access to quality patient care for the underserved is a top priority for Jessica M. Rodriguez, the newly appointed manager of the Orange...
Two ‘Heroes’ Save Child from Harm’s Way While Working for Orange County Utilities
An average day turned out to be anything but when two astute electricians working for the Orange County Utilities Water Division saved a child...
Community & Services
Dedicated Response Team Leads Storm Debris Pickup Following Back-to-Back Hurricanes
Back-to-back hurricanes present significant challenges relating to storm debris pickup. Those leading the recovery efforts know this firsthand. Fortunately, in Orange County a team of dedicated “hurricane heroes” swiftly restored safety, accessibility, and beauty...
Jessica M. Rodriguez: Champion of Health and Community Appointed Manager Orange County Medical Clinic
Increased access to quality patient care for the underserved is a top priority for Jessica M. Rodriguez, the newly appointed manager of the Orange County Medical Clinic. “One of the main things I am...
Two ‘Heroes’ Save Child from Harm’s Way While Working for Orange County Utilities
An average day turned out to be anything but when two astute electricians working for the Orange County Utilities Water Division saved a child from the dangers of a nearby highway. Virendra “Arune” Persaud and Abdiel Otero Ortiz routinely travel between the county’s water treatment plants repairing and upgrading electrical systems. However, on a...
Public Health & Safety
Reducing Pedestrian Deaths: Orange County Traffic Safety Experts Focus on Crossings
In recent years Central Florida has had the dubious distinction as being one of the deadliest regions in the country for pedestrians, but Orange County engineers and planners are working hard to change that...
Orange County Steps Up to Make Pedestrian Safety a Top Priority
Accelerated Transportation Safety Program and Vision Zero Initiative Now Active For years, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has found that Orange County is the third-deadliest county for pedestrians in the...
New Sidewalks in Orange County: A Safe Path for Pedestrians
Safe sidewalks save lives. Orange County leaders know this, and have made sidewalk safety a key focus area within the Accelerated Transportation Safety Program and Vision Zero initiatives. The County is using sales tax monies to fund $100 million in transportation needs over five years, with $55 million of this for roadway lighting, sidewalks...
Business
Reducing Pedestrian Deaths: Orange County Traffic Safety Experts Focus on Crossings
In recent years Central Florida has had the dubious distinction as being one of the deadliest regions in the country for pedestrians, but Orange County engineers and planners are working hard to change that...
Celebrate the Season of Savings: Four Ways to Save Money on Energy Costs
As we move towards cooler temperatures and the festivities of the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to consider taking steps to make your home more energy-efficient. This can lower your energy costs, and...
Orange County and Federal Program Provide Residents with Housing Stability
This is the third in a series of stories highlighting the success of the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Shannon Nazworth will likely never forget the interaction she had recently while visiting an affordable housing community. A woman, who Nazworth had never met, leaned in...
