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Female Firefighters Team up with Researchers for a Lifesaving Fit

Personal protective gear, also known as bunker gear, is what firefighters wear when entering a fire scene or other potentially dangerous situation. While fit for an individual’s height and weight, it generally doesn’t take into consideration gender, but a team of researchers from 12 major universities is hoping to change that. The FF (Firefighter) Research […]

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Orange County BCC Approves TDT Plan, Including Funding to Complete the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

In early September, Mayor Teresa Jacobs sent a letter to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) announcing her support for an additional $45 million of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funding to complete the second and final stage of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (DPC) and to establish a sports bid fund in the initial amount of $5 million with annual replenishment amounts of up to $2 million.

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Orange County Marks Hispanic Heritage Month with Communitywide Celebrations

Orange County recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a reception on the north lawn of the County Administration Center that featured musical performances, delicious food and an exhibition highlighting the works of talented local Hispanic artists.

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Florida City and County Management Association’s 2016 Conference Highlights Importance of Government and Citizen Partnerships

Municipal leaders from local governments across the state recently gathered at the Florida City and County Management Association’s (FCCMA) 2016 Annual Conference held at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Walt Disney World Resort.

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