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Who will win the 2024 Corridor of the Year in District 2?
Good luck to the People of Lockhart, Southern Apopka, Wekiwa Springs, and Clarcona-Ocoee in the upcoming Corridor of the Year competition. more
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Doggone fun in store for pups at Orange County Parks
Fenced-in dog destinations welcome pets at 13 dog parks scattered across the Orange County Parks & Recreation network. more
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DOH-Orange hosting free Back-to-School immunization events
Hosted in partnership with OCPS, the free immunization events are for OCPS students and children (4 to 18 years) entering, attending, or transferring to Florida schools. more
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93-year-old Orange County woman fondly recalls Lake Lucy memories
As Orange County celebrates Lakes Appreciation Month in July, Peggy Lantz is among many Orange County residents who hold a special connection to a favorite body of water. more
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Tap Water – An essential part of a hurricane preparedness plan
Monitored 24/7, the water produced in the County’s facilities meets or exceeds state and federal standards. At just over $1 for the first 1,000 gallons, it’s an excellent and cost-effective source for emergency supplies that don’t add plastic waste to the environment. more
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The Orange County Clerk of Courts may have money for you
The list of over 7,000 checks totaling about $433,000 includes uncashed vendor payments, refunds, restitution, and cash bonds ranging from as low as 8 cents to as high as $10,000. more
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Boat ramps, refreshing lakes, natural lands, and recreational centers all part of Orange County in July
With the longer days and warmer weather, it’s fitting to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month.  It’s a perfect time to explore and build memories at over 100 parks in Orange County. more
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Stop, Look and Listen: Traffic signal safety tips to use in a post-hurricane scenario
Imagine a world without traffic signals; it's a scene of potential chaos. During power outages, stoplights often malfunction, causing mayhem for drivers and pedestrians. more
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Unlock Contract Success: Orange County’s Contracting Academy empowers and educates businesses
Orange County’s second annual Contracting Academy on July 12 is a valuable resource offering industry experts insights. more
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A car fails to yield as a family attempts to cross a road in Long Beach, Calif.
Traffic engineers build roads that invite crashes because they rely on outdated research and faulty data
As a country, we hit the threshold of 1 million cumulative car-related pedestrian deaths in 1953, 2 million in 1975, and 3 million in 1998. It's estimated that the U.S. topped 4 million road deaths sometime in the spring of 2024. more
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Orange County Courthouse.
Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell re-elected unopposed and installed as President of the Statewide Clerks Association
With no challenger in the race, Russell was re-elected and will serve another four-year term. more
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State Department expands passport agencies across the U.S.
In 1990, only 5% of Americans had a passport.  Today, that number is 48%. In 2023, the Department of State issued over 24 million passport books and cards – more than ever before. more
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Downtown Bel Air, MD
The keys to cleaning up an entire community
"I’ve learned a few things about cleaning up an entire community. I recently wrote a draft manual of the program and will have it available by fall for members of my Neighborhood Leader Program." more
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Orange County Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative announces Third Annual Juneteenth celebration
Residents are invited to join Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative for this year’s Juneteenth Celebration, “Juneteenth: … more
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Orange County helps non-profit build its first permanent location
The Orange County funding allocation will cover site development and other costs associated with building IDignity's permanent operational headquarters. more
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Hurricane Humberto, as captured by a NOAA satellite on September 15, 2019.
Orange County to host 2024 Hurricane Expo: Beyond the Forecast
Orange County Government and the Office of Emergency Management will host the 2024 Hurricane Expo on Saturday, June 15th. more
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers the State of the County Address.
We can only build better together: Demings delivers 2024 State of the County Address
In his speech, Demings focused on Orange County’s accomplishments and challenges this past year and emphasized its strategic public, private, and philanthropic partnerships that have fostered a community culture of building better together. more
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Hurricane Prep, Pride Month and the State of County Address highlight June in Orange County
In his monthly article, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings shares his thoughts on the latest developments, initiatives, and challenges facing Orange County. more
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Commissioner Moore's Sheeler Avenue cleanup unearths three homeless camps
Commissioner Moore: "I experienced some extraordinary moments at the clean-up this past weekend with The People of Southern Apopka along Sheeler Avenue near US 441." more
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OCPS provides summer meals for children at no charge               
No need to sign up! No forms! Just meals at no charge all summer long. Orange County Public Schools offers free meals to every student and all children 18 years and younger, thanks to the Summer BreakSpot program. more
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Eye on Orange County: Emergency Operations Center modernized for hurricane season
The Orange County Emergency Operations Center got a major upgrade to provide everything necessary to ensure exceptional operations. more
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Avoid scams after disaster strikes: Seek a licensed contractor
Orange County experts strongly recommend residents differentiate between licensed and unlicensed contractors before rebuilding to avoid costly mistakes. more
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Know the dangers found on lakes during severe weather
Life can be better by the lake, but it’s crucial to recognize the dangers that accompany severe storms. High water levels, flooding, and floating or flying debris are common hazards during and after hurricanes. more
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The Northwest Recreation Complex
Nelson pushes back on Moore's grant application advice
In an OP/ED from May 15th, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore urged Apopka to take a more conservative approach to its Tourist Development Tax grant bid. On Monday, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson pushed back on Moore's assertion in an OP/ED he sent to The Apopka Voice. more
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Puppies rescued from car in parking garage adopted by Orange County Fire rescue staff who helped save them
Animal Services is imploring the public not to leave pets in cars. Additionally, anyone witnessing a pet left in a car without air-conditioning running is encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately. more
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