Friday, January 1, will mark the start of unincorporated Orange County’s new Automated Curbside Collection Program. Orange County residents will be able to use their new 95-gallon garbage and recycling roll carts for collection of their household items. Also starting on January 1, residents should begin following their new once-per-week collection schedule (available at...
In fulfillment of a pledge made in 2014 through the “25 Cities Initiative” (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) and the “Mayors Challenge to End Veterans Homelessness” (U.S. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan) to identify and house chronically homeless veterans in the metro Orlando area, the Central Florida region will report this week that it has...
Orange County District 4 Commissioner Jennifer Thompson will host a Three Kings Day event at the Meadow Woods Orlando Magic Recreation Center on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. This is a FREE event and is open to the public. This celebratory community event is designed to observe the popular holiday and will feature free...
Orange County Utilities will not collect garbage or recycling on Friday, December 25, for the Christmas Day holiday. Customers with garbage collection on Friday will receive garbage service the following Tuesday, December 29. Customers with recycling collection on Friday will need to follow their new recycling schedule under the automated curbside collection program. Bulky items...
Orange County released its first Annual Sustainability Report on December 15. The report documents the progress made since the Sustainable Orange County Plan, “Our Home for Life,” (Plan) was accepted by Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Board of County Commissioners in May 2014.
Orange County and Central Floridians proudly welcomed thousands of roaring fans back to the Orlando Citrus Bowl for the annual Florida Classic in November with Mayor Teresa Jacobs participating in the exciting coin toss at the beginning of the game.
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs kicks-off the holiday season by flipping the switch to light up Heritage Square. This free annual tradition will feature Santa Claus, musical performances, holiday storytelling, games, pet adoption opportunities and special holiday prizes. Children can enjoy holiday crafts, milk and cookies and hot apple cider. Guests are encouraged to...
District 5 Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando President and CEO Catherine Steck McManus announced a joint affordable housing initiative in Bithlo today. The development will provide current residents the opportunity of affordable homeownership, addressing one of the greatest challenges facing this community. The proposed site of this...
Orange County Utilities will not collect garbage or recycling on Thursday, November 26, for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Customers with garbage collection on Thursday will receive garbage service the following Monday. Customers with recycling collection on Thursday will receive recycling service the following Thursday. Bulky items will not be collected during the holiday week.