Orange County, FL Launches “Think 5” Recycling Education Campaign
To reduce the amount of garbage in the recycling stream, the Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division announces the launch of a recycling education initiative, “Think 5.”
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Trade Association for the Worldwide Amusement Park and Attractions Industry to Relocate Global Headquarters to Orlando, Florida
Today, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the largest trade association for the $39 billion worldwide attractions industry, announced it will relocate its global headquarters office to Orlando, Florida. The move will begin in 2017. IAAPA also announced plans to host its annual conference and trade show (IAAPA Attractions Expo) in...
Vibrant Paintings by Giuseppe Corazzina Open the Art in the Chambers Exhibition Series, Sept. 19
The opening reception for artist Giuseppe Corazzina kicks off the Art in the Chambers 2016-17 series, and has the distinction of being the 39th exhibition presented in the Orange County program.
Orange, Osceola and Seminole County Animal Summer Shelter Challenge Nets Huge Results
This summer, animal shelters from Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties took part in its first tri-county shelter challenge, which was aimed to boost adoptions, promote rescue and facilitate the reunification of lost pets with their families. With summer months deemed peak breeding seasons, and the capacity at local shelters maxing out – it...
Sept 12 Deadline for Pulse Victim’s Fund As Disbursement Set
Equality Florida's fundraising efforts for the victims' families and survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting have raised over $8 million, the vast majority from a GoFundMe campaign that has drawn nearly 120,000 contributors from across the world; as well as pledges from corporate sponsors and grassroots fundraising efforts locally and globally.
Sandbag Distribution in Preparation for Tropical Depression Nine
Orange County Public Works will distribute sandbags on August 31, 2016 beginning at 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its eight (8) Maintenance Units throughout Orange County. Citizens may pick up a maximum of 10 sandbags.
ADVISORY – Orange County Increases Hydrogen Sulfide Monitoring
The Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division has increased the frequency of hydrogen sulfide monitoring near the Orange County Landfill, 5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, located in east Orange County off Young Pine Road between SR 417 and Innovation Way.
Orange County Firefighter Selected to Receive EMT of the Year by Florida Department of Health
July 13, 2016 – The Florida Department of Health has selected Orange County Fire Rescue Firefighter/EMT Ryan Allen as the 2016 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the Year.
City of Orlando, Orange County Government Partnering with Heart of Florida United Way to Manage Orlando United Assistance Center
July 11, 2016 – ORLANDO, FL - The City of Orlando and Orange County Government are partnering with Heart of Florida United Way to manage the Orlando United Assistance Center to provide long-term assistance to those affected by the Pulse tragedy.