The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is pleased to welcome the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show from Jan. 22-24. The PGA Merchandise Show first came to the OCCC in 1985 and will be in Orlando through 2028. This year’s PGA Merchandise Show and Racquet & Paddle Sports Show are expected to provide an estimated economic...
KPMG Lakehouse, which promises to be a catalyst for innovation and enable KPMG’s 35,000 professionals to continuously learn, grow and develop, is now open in the Orange County community of Lake Nona. During its first year of operation, KPMG expects to deliver more than one million hours of in-person professional development to 800 of...
Celebration marks 175 years since Orange County traded in its first name: Mosquito Orange County, Fla. – For the second year, the Orange County Regional History Center celebrates Orange County’s official beginnings with free admission and fun activities for the whole family. This year’s Heritage Day marks a special anniversary, notes the museum’s director,...
Orange County, Fla. – Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce the selection of Mark Tester as the Orange County Convention Center’s (OCCC) new Executive Director. He will be responsible for overall operations, planning, marketing and all activities at the OCCC, while ensuring its positive economic impact for the community. “I believe Mark...
Orange County Utilities invites Orange County residents to a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste* Community Collection Event on Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Freedom High School located at 2500 W. Taft Vineland Road, Orlando. Participants will have the opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous and electronic waste...
Orange County, Fla. – Reflecting on fiscal year 2019, Orange County Animal Services reaches record-breaking numbers in adoptions, live release rates, and rescue transfers. More than 95,000 guests visited the shelter located near the Mall at Millenia and approximately 400 volunteers logged in more than 24,000 hours, which helped facilitate 8,858 adoptions. Eighty-two percent of...
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County 2020 Charter Review Commission Chair Camille Evans announces the sixth of six public hearings scheduled for Orange County residents. DISTRICT 2 Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Wekiva High School Auditorium 2501 N. Hiawassee Rd. Apopka, Florida 32703 The Charter Review Commission (CRC) is endeavoring to reach...
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County’s goal is to provide the best possible services to its residents. However, Orange County Government has terminated its administration of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Effective December 1, 2019, the WAP in Orange County has been transferred to the Osceola Council on Aging (OCOA). Qualified Orange County applicants...
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Corrections Chief Louis A. Quiñones, Jr. was recognized with the highest honor in the excellence category at the 22nd Annual Don Quijote Awards over the weekend. The Awards are presented by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) and Prospera and recognize businesses and individuals committed...