Orlando, Fla. (March 14, 2017) – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando will break ground on the organization’s third planned community, Arbor Bend, which will feature 34 homes upon completion in 2019. In addition, Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka will break ground on Juniper Bend, a 24-home community. Together, both...
This Valentine’s Day, during National Heart Month, Orange County Fire Rescue partnered with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to launch two lifesaving apps - PulsePoint Respond and PulsePoint AED. The apps support first-responding agencies like Orange County Fire Rescue by encouraging CPR-trained citizens to respond to sudden cardiac arrest incidents as emergency crews...
Artists are invited to submit work for the third annual Sculpture on the Lawn exhibition, an outdoor display featured at the entrance to the Orange County Administration Center (201 S. Rosalind Ave.) in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida, where the works are visible to approximately 10,000 people daily.
For the second year in a row, Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) is once again in the running for several prestigious awards given by the Florida Animal Control Association. Among them is “Agency of the Year” — the highest honor.
Beginning January 23, 2017 the Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District (Pine Hills NID) will kick off a yearlong campaign to spruce up the Pine Hills business corridor. As a redevelopment office, the Pine Hills NID recognizes that revitalization of any area must include a comprehensive strategy to address litter. Spruce Up Pine Hills...
The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, recognized Orange County Government’s Digital Media Transformation as part of the 2017 Bright Ideas in Government initiative. This year’s cohort includes programs from all levels of government — school districts, county, city, state, federal agencies, and...
With the introduction of Severe Weather Week 2017 and pending inclement weather, Orange County residents are being asked to sign up for the OCAlert system and input the requested geographical information and preferred method of contact at http://ocalert.net.
I want to again thank and commend our outstanding law enforcement officers. Their work in apprehending Markeith Loyd brings an enormous comfort to our entire community, but especially to the grieving families. The fact that this suspect is alive and able to answer questions is of significant importance and value to law enforcement, as...
It is with a very heavy heart that I extend my prayers and condolences to the family of the Orange County deputy killed earlier today. Already our hearts are broken over the loss of OPD Sgt. Debra Clayton. The death of any law enforcement officer in the line of duty is an utter tragedy,...