Innovative Programs Honored by National Association of Counties
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Government is proud to announce it has been recognized with four Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The non-competitive awards program seeks to recognize innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
WHAT: The Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County is calling for Central Florida artists to submit their Hispanic-themed artwork to be displayed at Orange County Government buildings during Hispanic Heritage month.
HOW: All artists’ submission must include the title of the piece, the medium and the dimensions (including the frame), a digital picture for each work of art and an artist’s statement. Completed applications and high resolution artwork images should be submitted to Ilia Torres, ilia.torres@ocfl.net.
In an effort to streamline the development processes, Orange County Government Division of Building Safety is working to improve the Electrical Utility Notification Process to increase efficiency and save time for customers. The new procedure will inform energy utility providers that the inspection has been completed and approved for connection.
The Division of Building Safety has established this procedure through direct communication and collaboration with both energy utility providers in Orange County, Duke Energy and Orlando Utilities Commission.
Orange County, Fla. – As part of the recently announced Request for Information (RFI) to gather input for a new recycling facility, Orange County and the Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division announce the date and schedule for the next step, a Market Sounding event.
The in-person event, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 26, in the Venice Ballroom at the Orange County Renaissance Senior Center at 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail in Orlando, is open to potential project participants and supporters.
Orange County, Fla.– The Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division reminds unincorporated Orange County customers that garbage, recycling, large items and yard waste will be collected on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4.
Since Thursday is a normal collection day, customers should follow the guidelines and set out their roll carts, large items and yard waste by 6 a.m.
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County 2020 Charter Review Commission Chair Camille Evans recently announced the second of six public hearings scheduled for Orange County residents.
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Recycling Quality Improvement Program Honored by Florida Counties Foundation
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Utilities was recently awarded a County Government Best Practices Award from the Florida Counties Foundation during the Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference in Orlando. Orange County received the award for its Recycling Quality Improvement Program and was among seven counties honored.
Plans announced for Thursday, June 20, to celebrate 25th Anniversary of the 1994 FIFA World Cup hosted in Orlando
Orlando, Fla. – June 17, 2019 – The Greater Orlando 2026 World Cup Pursuit Partners (GO26) will unveil its new Host City Candidate logo on Thursday, June 20th. Orlando is among 17 U.S. cities still in the running to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup that will be jointly hosted across North America by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Irrigation and Micro-Irrigation Instruction Available in July
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Utilities will celebrate Smart Irrigation Month during July by helping customers save water and money while seeing better results.