Orange County, Fla. – During the month of August 2018, Orange County Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for all educators. All teachers must do is present a valid teacher’s ID to take part in the promotion. Educators from all grade levels are eligible. “Educators are often unsung heroes,” said Dil Luther, Division Manager...
Orange County, Fla. — In a memo to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners on July 13, 2018, District 2 Commissioner Rod A. Love requested the support and authority to utilize the balance of District 2 INVEST in Our Home for Life infrastructure funding in the amount of $478,861 to partner with Orange County...
Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Government Procurement Division was recently recognized by the National Procurement Institute with the 2018 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement.® The award recognizes excellence in procurement by organizations that obtain high scores on standardized criteria that measure innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity and leadership attributes in the procurement profession....
WHO: Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD) will canvas the Gulfstream Harbor Community on Saturday, July 21, 2018 going door-to-door to ensure residents have working smoke alarms in what is commonly referred to as a “smoke alarm blitz.” The community selected was chosen as one with a large population of seniors. Seniors and children...
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather and to gather more data, this pilot has been extended from six weeks to eight weeks. Pilot Aims to Educate Residents on Recycling Correct Materials Orange County, Fla. – To remove plastic bags and other non-recyclable items from the Orange County Recycling program, Orange County Utilities announces the launch...
Orange County, Fla.– The Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division reminds unincorporated Orange County customers that garbage, recycling, large item and yard waste will be collected on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4. Since Wednesday is a normal collection day, customers should set out their roll carts, large items and yard waste as usual. As...
Orlando, Fla. – Recently, the National Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals recognized Orange County Government’s Liz Johnson for her three decades of contributions to the environmental profession with the 2018 Dr. Richard J. Kramer, CEP, Memorial Award for Environmental Excellence. Johnson, who serves as assistant manager of Orange County’s Environmental Protection Division, was...
Orange County, Fla. – In Central Florida, mosquito activity increases during the hot, rainy months of the summer season. With increased activity comes the additional threat of mosquito-borne diseases such as chikungunya, dengue and Zika. Mosquitoes are such a serious health threat that the American Mosquito Control Association has declared June 24 through June...
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Utilities invites Orange County residents to its Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste* Community Collection Event on Saturday, July 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange County Service Center located at 12050 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Participants will have the opportunity to properly dispose of...