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A lifetime of dedication to animal welfare
The award recognizes individuals who have spent a minimum of 20 years making consistent contributions to improving animal welfare and protection and advancing the animal control profession within the State of Florida. more
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Orange County wins conservation award for wetlands ordinance
The award recognizes the County’s innovative revisions to its outdated Wetland Protection Ordinance, which was approved unanimously by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in December 2023 and took effect on June 1, 2024. more
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A Matter of Time: Sculpture by Paul Baliker at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, one of the grant recipients.
Second Annual Orange County ACT Awards honor 40 organizations with millions in grants
This year’s funded projects are predicted to generate an economic impact of more than $131 million, with a projected attendance of over 1.9 million. more
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Border Lake.
Can Apopka and Orange County work together to fix the Border Lake flooding issue?
Border Lake flooding is scheduled to be discussed at the Apopka City Council's February 19th meeting, with Orange County on the agenda to present a potential solution. more
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2nd Annual MLK Day of Service Million Meal Pack a huge success
4,500 volunteers, with 21 local sponsors, helped pack 1,013,580 healthy meals. The event also raised $10,000 for scholarship funds for local students. more
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Protect Your Pet: Orange County offers free rabies vaccines and microchipping
The average cost of microchips and vaccinations for rabies is approximately $90 for pet owners. Orange County Animal Services wants to assist residents by providing free access to these services. more
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Updating Developing News: Nelson pushes back on Moore's claim about presenting at the Feb. 5th City Council meeting
Border Lake is a closed-drainage basin with impacts from SR 436, Seminole County, Orange County, and the City of Apopka. Recently, it has been a particularly hot topic in Apopka. more
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Breaking News: Blue Green Algae Alert for Lake Apopka
Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is important to exercise caution, even if the presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed.  more
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A look at the flooding in 2024.
Developing Story: Moore denied time to present County's Border Lake solution at Apopka City Council meeting
Border Lake is a closed-drainage basin with impacts from SR 436, Seminole County, Orange County, and the City of Apopka. more
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Ready Set Orange: Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit on your property in Orange County is even easier now
As part of the County’s ongoing effort to address the housing affordability crisis, Ready Set Orange allows homeowners in unincorporated Orange County to choose from four pre-designed ADU floorplan models. more
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Orange County hosting 2025 Open House and Job Fair
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will host a free open house and job fair on Saturday, February 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orange County Administration Center. more
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Flower Power: Master Gardener volunteers help beautify Orange County
Master Gardener Volunteers ensure that all residents know what plant will flourish in the local landscape. This benefits local ecosystems because people use less water, less fertilizer, and fewer pesticides when choosing and maintaining the appropriate plants. more
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What is the Orange County Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission?
The commission will hold meetings and public hearings and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, which will focus on proposed expenditures for transportation purposes before inclusion in the proposed County annual budget. more
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Orange County Animal Services: 89% of animals adopted in 2024
The report comprehensively examines the shelter’s accomplishments and community support in the past year. Most notably, OCAS achieved a 91% live release rate for dogs and 88% for cats, contributing to an overall live release rate of 89%. more
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Orange County opens Temporary Warming Centers on Thursday and Friday evenings
Due to this predicted cold weather, Orange County will support the Homeless Services Network in welcoming residents and people without stable housing to two area Warming Centers. more
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The intersection of Vick and Ponkan Road.
The conundrum of infrastructure improvements that's plaguing Apopka
300 residents came out last Monday to look at a potential new 600-acre development (Paulucci) along Vick and Ponkan roads. Here we saw the problem again – no money offered by the developer, city, or county for external roadway infrastructure improvements.  more
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Dedicated Orange County response team leads storm debris pickup following back-to-back hurricanes
A collaborative process begins immediately following a storm when Orange County Public Works crews monitor streets to assess high impact areas, review satellite images, and gather data. more
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Jessica M. Rodriguez is the newly appointed manager of the Orange County Medical Clinic.
Jessica M. Rodriguez, champion of health and community, appointed Orange County Medical Clinic Manager
Rodriguez will strive to accomplish these goals through increased community outreach, collaborative partnerships, and grants to expand services and comprehensive care through preventative measures. more
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Reducing Pedestrian Deaths: Orange County traffic safety experts focus on crossings
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that accidents involving pedestrians account for nearly 17% of all traffic fatalities annually. more
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Celebrate a special Valentine’s Day at the Orange County Courthouse
The ceremony will be held outside in front of the beautiful courtyard steps outside the iconic Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando for up to 30 couples. more
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SBA opens Business Recovery Center in Orange County: Disaster loans available for hurricane relief
Customer service representatives at the BRC will assist business owners in completing their disaster loan applications, accept documents for existing applications, and provide updates on an application’s status. more
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Virendra “Arune” Persaud and Abdiel Otero Ortiz saw a young boy by the on-ramp of Central Florida’s busy 417 toll-road on the east side of the county. He was clad in pajamas, tennis shoes and playing on a scooter.
Two ‘Heroes’ save a child from harm's way while working for Orange County Utilities
Virendra “Arune” Persaud and Abdiel Otero Ortiz routinely travel between the county’s water treatment plants, repairing and upgrading electrical systems. However, on a recent Friday, they saw a young boy by the on-ramp of Central Florida’s busy 417 toll road on the county's east side. more
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Getting Out of Debt: Financial Empowerment Center offers free counseling to Orange County residents
Held in-person as well as virtually, sessions with certified financial counselors focus on budgeting, increasing personal savings, paying down debt, improving credit scores and more. more
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Apopka Police Department and Orange County Public Schools are hoping to resolve the SRO budget standoff this week
The Apopka Police Department, Orange County Public Schools, and four other agencies remain in a standoff over funding for School Resource Officers. more
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Apopka and Orange County announce events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Apopka and Orange County announce its schedule to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Zora Neale Hurston, and commemorate February as Black History Month. more
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