Orange County, FL - Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Orange County Board of County Commissioners will recognize a group of young citizens who participated in the Jefferson Awards Lead 360 Challenge. The program inspires young people from all over the country, ages 5 to 25, to plan and carry out public service...
Orange County Utilities invites eligible Orange County residents* to its Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Community Collection Event on Saturday, October 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Apopka High School located at 555 W. Martin Street, Apopka, FL 32712. Participants will have the opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous and electronic...
Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Orange County Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division will kick-off this year’s Adopt a Fire Station for the Holidays on Monday, October 13, 2014. This year 42 fire stations may be adopted by neighborhood groups, businesses, non-profits, families, and local high schools. Those who adopt a station can host a...
On Wednesday, November 19 at 10 a.m., Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, representatives from Florida Citrus Sports and other Central Florida leadership will ceremonially cut the ribbon to open the new Orlando Citrus Bowl. .
Orange County, FL - Every October, firefighters across the nation mark the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire with an increased focus on preventing fires and teaching people what to do in case of a fire. A week of increased prevention related activities will kick off this Saturday, October 4 with an Open...
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, District 3 Commissioner Pete Clarke and the Cities of Belle Isle and Edgewood invite citizens to the 2014 Community Health Fair. This fun, free and informative event will offer health screenings, CPR demonstration, automated external defibrillator training and even a Zumba class.
Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Board of County Commissioners approved the finalized $3.4 billion Orange County budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 in a unanimous vote by all those who were present. The new fiscal year begins October 1, 2014. The budget reflects the continuing economic growth seen in Orange County, which has led to...
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orange County Commissioners have proclaimed September 15 - 21, 2014 Pollution Prevention Week in Orange County, serving to officially launch the County’s annual Pollution Prevention Awareness Calendar Art Contest. This contest is open to all Orange County high school students, grades 9 - 12.
Catch the latest buzz on electric transportation and get charged-up during this year’s exciting electric vehicle showcase and test drive. Over 100 cities nationwide will be hosting similar events to promote cleaner, quieter, economical and highly efficient vehicles.