Program will begin accepting applications Sept. 6 Orange County, FL – Mayor Jerry Demings and the Orange County Board of County Commissioners have formally paved the way for county-wide funding distribution of the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The federally funded program will begin accepting applications from Orange County residents on September 6,...
Board selects Spectrum to implement initiative funded by The American Rescue Plan Act Orange County, Fla. — With up to $4.4 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), Orange County will ensure that all homes have access to high-speed internet. Currently, several rural residential properties – located in South Apopka...
Orange County, Fla. — After an extensive search, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce the hiring of Simone Babb as the new Chief Innovation and Emerging Technologies Officer. Babb’s appointment will be effective September 6, 2022. Babb joins Orange County with over 20 years of combined private and public sector experience...
Orange County, Fla. — After a nationwide search, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce the hiring of Carrie Black as the new Chief Sustainability and Resilience Officer for Orange County Government. Black joins Orange County after a decade of experience in sustainability leadership, including directing efforts for Jacksonville University, Valencia College,...
Department Converting Thousands of Yield Signs to Stop Signs Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Public Works Traffic Engineering Division is in the process of converting more than 3,000 yield signs to stop signs to improve safety in neighborhoods throughout the County. The project launched following the adoption of a resolution from the Board...
Orange County, Fla. – As part of its ongoing effort to improve pedestrian safety, Orange County Public Works reminds drivers to be on the lookout this week for students walking to and from school. With most schools beginning the new school year this week, these tips will help drivers avoid crashes involving pedestrians and...
Joins dozens of communities committed to pedestrian safety Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to adopt Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries by focusing on designing safer roadways. Orange County Public Works Traffic Engineering Division Manager Humberto Castillero, P.E., PTOE, presented...
Application Deadline: September 27, 2022 Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Public Art Review Board is now accepting applications from artists or artist teams to develop artwork for the entrance of the new Orange County Fire Rescue Training Facility now under construction in Orlando, Florida. The facility will include an artistically designed building...
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