Rebuild Florida is a program of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), created to help Florida recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Irma. The first phase of Rebuild Florida is the Housing Repair Program, which will assist families to rebuild their homes that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Irma made...
Orange County, Fla. – On Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, Orange County Animal Services is hosting its first Furry Fall Festival. The family-friendly event is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will offer free face painting, a festive photo booth, music, games and more for the community residents. Citizens are encouraged to attend in...
Orange County, Fla. – A brand-new festival celebrating Central Florida’s growing diversity is coming to Orange County on Thanksgiving weekend this year. FusionFest, a free, two-day celebration of cultural inclusion, will be held on Nov. 24 and 25, 2018 in front of the Dr. Phillips Center in downtown and will last from noon to...
Orange County, Fla. – On Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 the Orange County Drug Free Coalition in partnership with the Multicultural Addictions Network, will lead a coalition of community organizations in a celebration of individuals and their families in recovery. This free event called “Step in the Name of Love” will kick off at 8 a.m. with...
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Utilities invites Orange County residents to its Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste* Community Collection Event on Saturday, October 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Apopka High School, 555 W. Martin Street, Apopka. Participants will have the opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous and electronic waste...
Orlando, Fla. – Admission to the Orange County Regional History Center will be free to all from Monday, October 8, through Sunday, October 14, 2018, to coincide with Orlando’s annual Come Out with Pride festival. The weekend offers visitors a final chance to see the special exhibit titled Another Year Passes: Orlando After the Pulse...
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Government’s Tourist Development Tax Application Review Committee (ARC) will accept applications for capital grants in excess of $2 million from eligible organizations beginning Sept. 24 through Nov. 14, 2018. Applications and supporting materials will be accepted through the County’s website, https://netapps.ocfl.net/arctdtgrants. For consideration, qualified applicants must meet the...
Over 120 athletes will honor the 343 firefighters killed on 9/11 as they participate in the 2018 OCFRD 343 Hero Challenge this Saturday, hosted by the Orange County Fire Rescue Department. Individuals and teams will compete in a judged, athletic competition featuring a cross-functional style workout, combined with firefighting tasks that simulate activities the...
WHAT: Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orange County Government are partnering with the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month 2018 with a kick-off party. The free event is open to the public and features musical presentations, traditional dance performances and light refreshments. WHEN: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 | 8...