Media Releases

City of Orlando, Orange County, Pulse Nightclub Announce “Orlando United Day”

Orlando, Fla. (March 27, 2017) – Today, the City of Orlando and Orange County Government, in collaboration with Pulse, announce the dedication of June 12, 2017, as “Orlando United Day – A Day of Love and Kindness.” This announcement formally dedicates June 12 to the memory and honor of the 49 innocent lives taken...

Mayor Teresa Jacobs to Deliver the 2017 State of Orange County

Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs will deliver her 2017 State of the County at I-Drive 360 on Friday, April 7, at 9 a.m. This annual address will take citizens on a journey highlighting the outstanding achievements of our region and the many milestones the community has accomplished together. State of...

Orange County Fire Rescue Launches Lifesaving Apps With Technology to Help Keep Hearts Healthy

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...

Call to Artists Sculpture on the Lawn 2017

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.

Spruce Up Pine Hills Week: January 23-27, 2017

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...