Mica Hearing Targets Heroin Epidemic
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John L. Mica (FL-07) is conducting a National Oversight Committee Hearing on Tuesday regarding the heroin epidemic sweeping the nation and Central Florida.
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Orange County Releases New Report on County’s Homelessness Investments and Programs
Orange County, FL – Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, along with Rulon Munns, chair of the Orange County Committee on Homelessness of the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness (CFCH), and in partnership with former executive director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Barbara Poppe, released the findings of a new report today.
Orange County Continues Proactive Measures to Combat Mosquito-Borne Zika Virus
Orange County, FL — According to the Florida Department of Health (DOH), as of February 19, 26 cases of the Zika virus have been reported in the state of Florida, with one case now confirmed from Orange County.
Orange County Presents Free Wellness Fairs
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs is partnering with Orange County Commissioners to present various free wellness fairs within the next few months throughout the County. Each wellness fair will provide CPR and healthy cooking demonstrations, health and fitness screenings, vendors, giveaways, as well as other tips and demonstrations regarding health and wellness.
Millie Irizarry Joins Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ Team in Office of Public Engagement & Hispanic Affairs
Orange County, FL – Mayor Teresa Jacobs has appointed Millie Irizarry as her Special Assistant in the Office of Public Engagement and Hispanic Affairs. Irizarry’s responsibilities include building awareness of Orange County services to Hispanic communities throughout the county. Irizarry is also charged with finding how Orange County can best deliver services to...
Orange County Urges Proactive Measures to Combat Mosquito-Borne Zika Virus
According to the Florida Department of Health, as of February 4, 12 cases of the Zika virus have been reported in the state of Florida, all considered to be travel-related. With the announcement of these cases, the Orange County Health Services Department’s Mosquito Control Division is taking proactive measures to reduce the threat of...
Woodell Selected to Receive National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Award
Carrie Woodell, Orange County administrator of procurement, recently received the Inspiration Award from the Central Florida Chapter of National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (CFC-NIGP). The NIGP was established in 1944, and is a nonprofit organization made up of procurement professionals. The CFC-NIGP has more than 200 members.
Homeless Count Takes Place in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties
On Jan. 27, a team of more than 160 trained volunteers, along with the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida (HSN), initiated the 2016 Point in Time Count (PIT) across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. The PIT count, an annual physical count of homeless individuals, serves as a gauge to capture the number of...
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs to Host 2016 Economic Summit
Mayor Teresa Jacobs will host the 2016 Orange County Economic Summit to discuss the expanding economy, economic development and tech entrepreneurship. The event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.