“It is with great sadness that I join the nation in mourning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter’s life exemplified the highest ideals of public service, compassion, and integrity. In 2008, my wife and I were honored to meet President Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. We found the President to be...
Bicentennial event scheduled Sunday, December 29, 2024 WHAT: On December 29, 1824, Mosquito County was established as the original name for a vast region covering much of eastern Florida. Its territory included present-day Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Marion, Martin, Seminole, Osceola, Orange, Lake, Polk, and Palm Beach counties. To commemorate this historic...
“The Supervisor of Elections issued a news release today that contained several false statements. The investigative report from the Orange County Comptroller shows that it is Mr. Gilzean who has broken the law. As I have stated, this is not about partisan politics but right versus wrong and lawful versus unlawful. Without approval from...
Orange County, FL – In preparation for Christmas, December 25, adjustments will be made to curbside collection services for residents in unincorporated Orange County. During Christmas week, Wednesday customers will be serviced on Thursday, Thursday customers on Friday, and Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday. Residents are reminded to set out their garbage,...
WHAT: To conclude the 14th Annual Orange County Mayor’s Toy Drive, Mayor Jerry L. Demings will distribute some of the toys collected to local families to help make their holidays bright. The families are registered with Orange County’s Neighborhood Centers for Families. Five families will “shop” for their toys with the Mayor, while the...
“My goal in sounding the alarm about the spending by the Supervisor of Elections was to hold him accountable to the taxpayers and the Orange County Board of County Commissioners for spending the people’s money. Ultimately, our citizens deserve more transparency and assurance that the SOE follows the law. This is not about partisan...
Enhancements include two new rest areas on segments that connect the West Orange Trail with the Lake Apopka Loop Trail Orange County, Fla. – Work on a trail project in north Orange County is underway. Orange County Public Works issued a Notice to Proceed this week on the Lake Apopka Connector Trail project, “paving”...
WHAT: Orange County’s Housing and Community Development Division will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). A program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the CDBG program provides funding for affordable housing, social services, public infrastructure, and more. Representatives from local governments, nonprofits, HUD, and...
Application window opens Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Orange County, Fla. – Reflecting the growth of Orange County’s Hispanic community and the County’s dedication to serving Spanish-speaking residents, Orange County Government today announced that the Spring 2025 Mayor’s Citizen Academy will be conducted entirely in Spanish. The Mayor’s Citizens Academy is a dynamic 10-week program...