Media Releases

Orlando to Benefit from Influx of Major Corporations, Industry Professionals during NPE2015: The International Plastics Showcase

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.

Mayor’s Neighborhood Challenge Launches

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.

New Bridge to Improve East Orange County Infrastructure

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently joined community leaders and elected officials at the groundbreaking ceremony to mark the replacement of the State Road (SR) 50 bridge over the Econlockhatchee River in east Orange County.

Orange and Vision TV Change Bright House Channels

Beginning March 5, 2015, Orange TV is moving from Bright House Channel 199 to Bright House Channel 488. In addition, Vision TV is moving from Bright House Channel 198 to Bright House Channel 492.

Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting

Orange County – The first meeting of Orange County’s new Sustainability Advisory Board will be held on February 27, 2015. The eight-member board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will be responsible for overseeing implementation of Orange County’s community sustainability plan, entitled “Our Home for Life,” reviewing progress toward goals and...