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2020 Virtual Florida Simulation Summit: Three Things You Need to Know
The annual Florida Simulation Summit, hosted by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, in partnership with the National Center for Simulation and the Orlando Economic Partnership, was held on Oct. 28, 2020. Now in its sixth year, this was the first year the Summit was held virtually. The Summit featured a variety of speakers and panels […]
Pink Engines Ignite Buzz: Orange County Fire Rescue Rolls Out Specialty Units in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The presence of a pink fire engine has become a traditional sighting across Central Florida for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Orlando Health’s parade of...
Orange County Toughens Parking Standards and Enforcement Tools
Every year, The Orange County Sheriff’s Office receives hundreds of complaints regarding improperly parked vehicles. The issues range from cars left on the side...
Orange County Has ‘Got You Covered’ during COVID-19 Pandemic
By Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic is not a political statement or a personal opinion. It...
Safely Seated: Orange County Fire Rescue Offers Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoints
It’s a proven fact car seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car seats...
Orange County Convention Center Hosts Together Again Expo
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) welcomed its first trade show under modified operations on July 24, 2020. The Together Again Expo, hosted in...
Orange County Health Services Resumes Free COVID-19 Testing at Econ Soccer Complex This Week
APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WEEK WHAT: After temporarily closing the free COVID-19 testing at Econ Soccer Complex, ahead of the weather last week,...
Orange County Distributing Free Sandbags to Get Residents Storm Ready
NOTE: Distribution has been extended to August 1, 2020. In an effort to prepare for the peak of hurricane season, Orange County Government is...
Orange County Government’s Division of Building Safety Launches Economic Incentive to Reduce Permit Costs
In order to spur new construction activity and support efforts to assist our community with economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Orange County Government’s...
“What Goes Where” Tool Helps Orange County Residents Recycle the Right Stuff
Orange County Utilities has launched a new web resource called What Goes Where, designed to help residents in unincorporated Orange County with recycling, as...