A Citizen Planner Academy Workshop on Planning Basics will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 450 E. South Street in Downtown Orlando. Have you ever wondered why apartment complexes are built in certain places? How do we determine where parks and schools should go? Come to...
Orange County, Fla. (Dec. 13, 2018) – Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings today announced the appointment of Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Special Agent in Charge Danny Banks as the Deputy County Administrator of Public Safety at Orange County Government. The Orlando native and longtime public safety expert has been employed at...
Orange County, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2018) – Today, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings announced four Orange County Government veterans for key staff appointments to his new administration. The appointments include: Jeffrey J. Newton, County Attorney: Previous work: Since 2011, has served as Orange County’s County Attorney and has been reappointed to that position...
In an effort to prevent wildfires while maintaining natural ecological systems, land managers with the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division plan to perform a prescribed burn on 30 acres, weather permitting today, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Moss Park, 12901 Moss Park Rd., Orlando. County lands are managed as natural areas and periodic...
Orange County, Fla. – Representative Kamia L. Brown, Chair of the Orange County Legislative Delegation, has announced the following date and information concerning the delegation’s public meeting: Date: Monday, January 28, 2019 Times: 9:30 a.m. – Noon (Government officials and spokespersons for government-related entities) 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Individuals and community-related entities.) Location:...
In an effort to prevent wildfires while maintaining natural ecological systems, land managers with the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division plan to perform a prescribed burn on 40 acres, weather permitting today, Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Kelly Park, 400 E. Kelly Park Rd., Apopka. County lands are managed as natural areas and...
Orange County, Fla. – Today, Orange County Mayor-elect Jerry L. Demings announced four key staff appointments to his new administration. The appointments include: Byron W. Brooks, A.I.C.P., County Administrator: Previous work: For the past 13 years, he has served as Chief Administrative Officer with the City of Orlando, where he oversees all operating departments...
Orlando, Fla.—November 28, 2018— To celebrate the holiday season and spread awareness for shelter pets throughout Central Florida, adoption fees for dogs and cats have been reduced to only $12 this December 2018. Orange County Animal Services, Seminole County Animal Services, Osceola County Animal Services and the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando will participate...
Orange County, Fla. – More than $7,500 in cash and prizes was awarded to the winners of the Fusion Contests at the inaugural FusionFest held last weekend. The festival celebrated Central Florida’s growing diversity with a free, two-day celebration on Nov. 24 and 25, 2018 in front of the Dr. Phillips Center in downtown...