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Mayor Jacobs Delivers 2018 State of the County Address at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs welcomed hundreds of residents to her eighth and final State of the County address at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on May 18, 2018. Mayor Jacobs was greeted by a standing ovation and took residents on a journey that highlighted the accomplishments and legacy she leaves as […]
Read MoreOrange County Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Elected Officials Luncheon
The Orange County Farm Bureau held its 2018 Elected Officials Luncheon at the Citrus Club on May 22. Every year, the Farm Bureau’s board...
Read MoreOrange County Recognizes Winners of the 2018 Jefferson Awards’ Lead360 Challenge
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) recognized local students for their work and dedication to public...
Read MoreIAAPA Breaks Ground on New International Headquarters in Orange County
Orange County Government’s leadership, including District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey, joined the tourism and hospitality industry for the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the global...
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Mayor Jacobs Delivers 2018 State of the County Address at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs welcomed hundreds of residents to her eighth and final State of the County address at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on May 18, 2018. Mayor Jacobs was greeted by a standing ovation and took residents on a journey that highlighted the accomplishments and legacy she leaves as […]
Read MoreOrange County Recognizes Winners of the 2018 Jefferson Awards’ Lead360 Challenge
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) recognized local students for their work and dedication to public service and community during the County’s annual Jefferson Awards’ Lead360 Challenge presentation at the BCC meeting on May 22, 2018. Since 2013, Orange County Government has partnered with the Jefferson Awards […]
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Timber Creek High School Student Awarded 2018 Charles T. Smith Youth Community Service Award
Timber Creek High School senior Mia Forsman was recently recognized with the Charles T. Smith Youth Community Service Award during the school’s Senior Awards Ceremony. The award, created by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, recognizes an outstanding high school senior who has shown dedication toward making a positive impact in their community through service and […]
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Central Florida Fire Rescue Personnel Boldly Fight Pediatric Cancer at Johnny’s BIG Shave
For the ninth year, Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFR) engineer Steve Kibler embarked on his annual tradition of shaving his head under the watchful guise of family and friends at St. Baldrick’s signature Central Florida event, Johnny’s BIG Shave. Kibler was joined by another 120 “shavees” from his team at OCFR Station 2057 with the […]
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Orange County Corrections Honors Outstanding Personnel
The Orange County Corrections Department (OCCD) celebrated its semi-annual Awards Ceremony on Feb. 9, 2018 at the Renaissance Community Senior Center in East Orlando. Dozens of civilian officers and certified staff members were recognized for their years of service and promotions while some were honored on their retirement. The semi-annual event has grown into a […]
Read MoreOrange County Fire Fighters and Personnel go Door-to-Door to Prevent Heroin-Related Overdoses in Community Hit Hard by Opioid Trend
Since the beginning of 2018, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office alone has responded to more than 156 overdoses, resulting in at least nine deaths. The statistics confirm a startling trend, one which parallels reports from across the nation from law enforcement and medical examiners. In an effort to curb what is clearly a public health […]
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Orange County Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Elected Officials Luncheon
The Orange County Farm Bureau held its 2018 Elected Officials Luncheon at the Citrus Club on May 22. Every year, the Farm Bureau’s board...
Read MoreIAAPA Breaks Ground on New International Headquarters in Orange County
Orange County Government’s leadership, including District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey, joined the tourism and hospitality industry for the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the global...
Read MoreOrange County and Orlando Remain America’s Most-Visited Destination with 72 Million Visitors in 2017
Today, tourism officials announced a historic milestone in the travel industry as Orlando became the first U.S. destination to surpass 70 million annual visitors....
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