Orange County, FL – Orange County Utilities will not collect garbage or recycling on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. Customers with garbage collection on Monday will receive garbage service the following Thursday. Customers with recycling collection on Monday will receive recycling service the following Monday. Bulky items will not be collected...
On Saturday, May 16, 2015, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., join the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge Open House honoring the one-year anniversary of its location at Eagles Roost, 10525 Clapp Simms Duda Road, Orlando. Admission is free. The festivities commence with an animal photo op with Commissioner Jennifer Thompson. Come tour...
Orange County encourages residents to be prepared this hurricane season by taking steps to be ready and reduce their risk of damage. Orange County can help residents prepare for the upcoming storm season during the 2015 Hurricane Expo on June 6 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr., from 9 a.m. to...
Orange County, FL – Orange County Utilities invites eligible Orange County residents* to its Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Community Collection Event on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Orange County Services Building located at 475 West Story Road, Ocoee, FL 34761. Participants will have the opportunity to properly...
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs invites you, your family and friends to the Second Annual Spring Festival and Battle of the Bands on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Dr.
"The impact of tourism on our community is remarkable, and, in fact, the travel and tourism industry is the largest generator of jobs and economic impact for our region. In addition to delighting visitors and families from around the world, our travel and hospitality industry helps to support a great quality of life for...
Visit Orlando, the destination’s official tourism association, today announced that more than 62 million people visited Orlando in 2014. The announcement marks a new all-time record for the U.S. travel industry, solidifying Orlando’ position as the most visited destination in the nation.
Professionals who use plastics products and materials provide an economic impact of $118 million into the Orlando economy March 23-27, 2015, during NPE2015: The International Plastics Showcase. The triennial show draws recyclers, manufacturing technology experts, and international and U.S. executives who make major manufacturing purchasing decisions that impact the world’s economy.
Orange County – Orange County recently launched the Mayor’s Neighborhood Challenge. This friendly, free competition gives neighborhood and community organizations suggested activities that can help their neighborhood thrive by becoming more healthy, green and involved.