Business
Orange County and Visit Orlando Launch ‘#407Day’ to Support Local Restaurants
Orange County and Visit Orlando announce this Tuesday, April 7, 2020 as “#407 Day” for residents to show support for local restaurants and their employees. The campaign—inspired by the county’s long-time area code—encourages residents to order takeout/delivery from some of the hundreds of open locations listed on www.VisitOrlando.com/togo and post their own takeout selfies, interesting food shots, […]
COVID-19: Go to Hospital or Recover at Home?
According to the CDC, COVID-19 causes mild symptoms in about eight out of 10 people, and most people who are mildly ill with the...
Top Takeaways: The 2020 State of I-Drive is Dynamic
There is a strong appeal to International Drive, whether it is the impressive economic and tourism impact, its educational opportunities, or its diversity in...
Alexa Users Can Now “Ask Orange County”
Orange County Government in Florida now offers “Ask Orange County Government” app/skill through Amazon’s Alexa –– a virtual assistant capable of voice interaction. The...
Orange County’s Pollution Prevention Champion Spotlight: Hilton Orlando
Orange County Environmental Protection Division is pleased to recognize a local Pollution Prevention (P2) champion. Hilton Orlando, in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, is...
Orange County Awarded $20 Million Federal BUILD Grant to Reimagine Mobility in the Region
National leaders recently gathered in Lake Nona to announce the recipients of $900 million in federal BUILD grants awarded by the U.S. Department of...
A County That Works For Everyone: Mayor Demings’ Housing for All Task Force Unveils Final Recommendations
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ Housing For All Task Force recently unveiled its 10-year plan to add tens of thousands of new attainable housing...
Orange County Jail Receives High Marks from Recent Inspection
An Inspection Team spent October 24, 2019 analyzing Orange County Corrections for the annual Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) audit. The team was comprised of 16...
Orange County Government: Women in STEM
Carol Merkel discovered her love for engineering in college and has never looked back. Growing up, Carol Merkel loved math and was exceptionally good...
Orange County Government: Women in STEM
Biologist Julie Bortles is helping protect water quality in Orange County’s lakes, rivers and springs Growing up in Miami next to a lake, Julie...
