ORLANDO, Fla.—February 21st, 2014—Ernie, a 3-year-old male dog, has spent the past few weeks watching adopters walk past his kennel. Shelter staff and volunteers had been stumped as to why this lovable, smart dog had gone unnoticed by visitors. Due to a last ditch effort by the shelter, Ernie was shared on Animal Services’...
To symbolize that love should not hurt, the Orange County Domestic Violence Commission (DVC) held a news conference on Valentine’s Day. The news conference highlighted noteworthy achievements over the last year, including forthcoming legislation advocating for victims of domestic violence.
Orange County, FL – On Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, to symbolize that love should not hurt, the Orange County Domestic Violence Commission (DVC) will provide a report on its progress and achievements since being reconvened in February 2013. The news conference will be held at 11 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners...
Orange County, FL - Citizen engagement is critically important to Orange County and Mayor Teresa Jacobs. Not only is it vital that our citizens be involved in order to remain engaged, but every chance for citizen involvement also results in feedback and input. In order to foster this involvement, Orange County created the Orange...
Mayor Teresa Jacobs will host the 2014 Orange County Economic Summit to discuss the expanding economy, business related programs and the region’s new branding initiative. The event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center.
Orange County Utilities yard waste and recycling collection service will continue as scheduled on Wednesday, January 1, for the New Year’s Day holiday.
Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently helped families from the Wraparound Orange program “shop” for toys when she visited the campus of Orange County’s Great Oaks Village. Wraparound Orange is a collaboration of community agencies that help families and their children who struggle with behavioral, emotional, and or mental health problems.
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs has launched her 2013 Holiday Heroes Toy Drive. This is the third year Mayor Jacobs and her team has facilitated the toy drive. The toy drive, which serves children from infants to 18-years-old, encourages the community to bring new, unwrapped toys to participating drop-off centers. Last year,...
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved an ordinance today for a $94.5 million venues package that supports performing arts, sports, recreation, tourism and commerce. The 5-to-2 vote came after four hours of public comment and discussion with more than 100 speakers.