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Orange County Clerk’s Office hosts free legal guardianship forum
The forum will include the roles and responsibilities of the Clerk’s Office, Court Administration, and guardianship attorneys, and an interactive question and answer session. more
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Orange County Animal Services needs community action
Residents that have found stray pets are encouraged to take steps to reunite them with the owner prior to bringing them to the shelter. more
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Say hello to the Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve on West Kelly Park Road
The site also provides habitat for the threatened gopher tortoise, American black bear, and many species of birds, such as the Pileated woodpeckers and American kestrel.      more
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Take the Money and Run: The Orange County Clerk of Courts may have cash for you
The checks listed are those that were mailed but never cashed, perhaps because the intended recipient moved away and did not leave a forwarding address or put the check away and forgot about it. more
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Charlottesville, VA
The secret to creating great downtowns
Utilizing history, economic development, art, fully functioning CRAs, great chambers of commerce, and strong local governments are the secret sauce to improving downtowns. more
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Moore: "Successful Main Street Programs and Historical Preservation Boards must first have the support of its local governments"
This is the third of a four-part series from District 2 Orange Commissioner Christine Moore about effective downtowns and preserving history. more
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Downtown Bel Air, Maryland
It's time for Apopka to start a Main Street program
This Main Street approach is particularly effective where existing assets such as older and historic buildings can be leveraged. more
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A successful downtown in Portland, ME.
The Importance of a Historic Preservation Ordinance and Becoming a Certified Local Government
After returning from the Florida Main Street Conference, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, District 2, determined that she must endeavor to champion a few more elements for the preservation of our unique history and create a sense of place for future generations. more
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Friends, family, and elected officials celebrated with the new homeowners.
The American Dream in Apopka
Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka: “Some of us inherit wealth, and some of us inherit poverty,” Seater said. “It’s by no choice of our own. Usually, it’s where you were born.” more
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Entrance to historic Eatonville, a town north of Orlando in Orange County.
Eatonville town residents sue for clarity about future of historic Black school site
Eatonville town residents sue for clarity about future of historic Black school site The school board attempted to sell 100 acres to a private interest intending to construct a mixed-use development, but objections from the Eatonville community forced the developer to call off the project. BY: MICHAEL MOLINE - JULY 14, 2023 3:48 PM   … more
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Orange County receives $219.7 million in HUD funds to help recovery efforts from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole
I will certainly advocate diligently to bring some of this funding to District 2. This is important because my office has fielded calls to help elderly residents in South Apopka with large trees falling on their homes. more
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Orange County launches “BOOST” Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners has dedicated $26 million to provide Business Opportunities in Orange County for Support and Transformation (BOOST) for those impacted by COVID-19. more
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Orange County pilot program providing childcare for domestic violence survivors
Research suggests that many survivors of domestic violence cannot leave their abusers because they cannot afford child care. more
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Found Money: The Orange County Clerk of Courts may have cash for you
The checks listed are those that were mailed but never cashed, perhaps because the intended recipient moved away and did not leave a forwarding address or put the check away and forgot about it. more
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Updating Breaking News: FHP arrests Apopka man suspected in hit-and-run collision
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run crash that occurred today on Ocoee Apopka Road and Demastus Lane in Ocoee. more
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Commissioner Moore: "Progress (of Apopka CRA) over past 30 years has been underwhelming"
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Area needs our undivided attention between now and January. I want to see the county’s CRA funding extended for 10 additional years. more
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Calling all artists: Applications for the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit are open
Artists of all levels, from emerging talents to established professionals, are encouraged to submit their original artwork inspired by the Hispanic heritage and culture. more
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Orange Technical College Apopka Campus: A ribbon falls, and a new era begins
The OTC Apopka Campus didn't happen easily or overnight. Practically every elected official in Northwest Orange County played a role in its acquisition or completion over the last decade. more
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Orange County invites community to participate in Vision 2050 Town Hall meetings
Orange County is one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. The Bureau of Economic & Business Research estimates that by 2050, its population will increase by 700,000. more
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers the State of the County Address.
Demings shooting for "The Next Level" in Orange County
“This has been a year of significant achievements, record-breaking tourism numbers, and strong economic growth. It has also been a year of triumphs, hardships, and challenges that only Mother Nature could deliver." more
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Orange County deputies find dead body in South Apopka
Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to a call in South Apopka that ultimately led them to discover a dead body. more
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Orange County health officials issue mosquito-borne illness advisory
Several sentinel chickens from a single flock have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus infection. The risk of transmission to humans has increased. more
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Steps every caring citizen can take to improve their communities
It is empowering and encouraging to see our communities and corridors improve. All it takes is an engaged citizenry and a municipal government with sufficient dollars for proper maintenance. more
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H2O Pipeline Program puts high school students on a promising pathway to a lifelong career
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently honored the first group of students who successfully completed the H2O Pipeline Program. more
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Downtown Apopka
Commissioner Moore: "A successful CRA plan could result in a rebirth of downtown Apopka"
"Fortunately, in 2017, the City of Apopka created a CRA plan. This plan has many aspects and details, which, if followed, would result in a successful rebirth of downtown Apopka." more
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