Central Florida – On Wednesday, Jan. 24, Homeless Services Network (HSN), in partnership with Central Florida’s homeless providers and 140 trained volunteers, conducted the 2018 Point in Time Count (PIT) across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. The PIT count is an annual snapshot that takes place across the nation to estimate the number of...
Orange County, Fla. – On January 11, 2018, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida (HSN successfully renewed $7.4 million in federal funding to continue to support the region’s Housing First and homeless youth initiatives. In addition, the agency will receive an increase of $100,000 to...
Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. with Orange County Government and Solar United Neighbors of Florida WHAT: Representatives from Orange County Government and Solar United Neighbors of Florida will host a press conference encouraging Orange County homeowners looking for a discounted way to add solar power to their homes to sign up for one of...
WHAT: Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs will host the 2018 Orange County Economic Summit on Jan. 19. The Summit will provide an overview on local job growth, economic success and workforce development. WHO: Mayor Jacobs will be joined by local experts and distinguished panelists including: Sean Snaith, Ph.D., Director of the University of Central...
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Utilities invites Orange County residents to its Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste* Community Collection Event on Saturday, January 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Freedom High School located at 2500 W. Taft Vineland Road, Orlando. Participants will have the opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous and...
Orange County, Fla – Animal shelters in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, along with the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando nearly doubled their adoption goal this past December after embarking on a collective “Home for the Holidays” campaign to match homeless animals with loving families. With the ring of the New Year, the shelters...
Orange County Commissioner Jennifer Thompson Adopts Families at 7th Annual Event Orange Co., Fla – Orange County District 4 Commissioner Jennifer Thompson will honor 25 displaced families from Puerto Rico at her annual Three Kings Day celebration. The free event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Orange County...
Orange Co., Fla – With colder temperatures predicted for Central Florida this week, Orange County Fire Rescue will issue a short safety briefing to help residents understand how to safely use space heaters and other devices when trying to keep their homes warm. Residents should be aware of the dangers when heating equipment is...
Service Corresponds with Yard Waste Day, Guidelines Remain Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division will begin weekly large item curbside collection starting New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2018. All curbside collection customers will be able to leave large items by the curb without scheduling an appointment throughout the...