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Orange County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) 2024 Special Magistrate Solicitation

Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County VAB is seeking qualified attorney and appraiser Special Magistrates for the 2024 tax year. The Orange County VAB is accepting applications from March 4, 2024 – April 19, 2024. Interested applicants need not be a resident of Orange County and must meet all requirements per Section 194.035,...

Orange County Animal Services Named “Outstanding Agency of the Year”

Selected by peers for top award in Florida. Orange County, FL – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) has received the “Outstanding Agency of the Year” award from the Florida Animal Protection and Advocacy Association. With 70 member agencies, FAPAA advances the animal welfare field and oversees the certification of Animal Control Officers and other...

Orange County Provides $3 million in Financing for 195-unit Affordable Housing Project

Funding provided by County’s Housing Trust Fund and federal American Rescue Plan Act Orange County, FL — Orange County’s Board of County Commissioners (BCC) today approved $3 million of local Housing Trust Fund and federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to assist an affordable housing development that has encountered higher-than-expected construction costs. The...

Orange County Consumer Protection Office Hosts “Taking the CON Out of Consumer”

Learn how to safeguard yourself from scams WHAT: In celebration of National Consumer Protection Week, the Orange County Consumer Protection Office will host an educational event on how to avoid scams, fraud, and illegal business practices. Join us for an informative session where our experts will share valuable tips and guidance to help you...

Orange County Wins Regional Diamond Award for Land Conservation

Green PLACE Program Protects Biodiversity, Enhances Quality of Life Orange County, Fla. (February 21, 2024) – Orange County Government has received the Executive Award of Regional Significance from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) for its commitment to land conservation. Acquiring and preserving environmentally sensitive land is the aim of the County’s...

Notice of Termination, Orange County Contract Y19-106, State Lobbying Services

February 15, 2024 Mr. Dean Cannon, President and Chief Executive Officer GrayRobinson, P.A. 301 East Pine Street Orlando, Florida 32801 Subject: Notice of Termination, Orange County Contract Y19-106, State Lobbying Services Mr. Cannon: I received your letter of apology concerning the unfortunate situation regarding Orange County Contract Y19-106, State Lobbying Services, with Gray Robinson,...

Orange County Animal Services Hosts Speed Dating Event on Valentine’s Day

Animal Lovers will be able to speed date and see if a sweetheart will join their family. Orange County, FL – A new “speed dating” event will showcase several dogs at the Orange County Animal Services shelter, giving people the chance to match with a wonder-fur pet. The event will be held at 2769...