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On April 9th, the Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety coalition and Orange County Sheriff's Office conducted a crosswalk enforcement operation at Apopka-Vineland Road and 1st Street.
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From Best Foot Forward
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4/17/24
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The Lake Apopka Loop Trail is one of Northwest Orange County's most popular outdoor destinations. The multi-use trail encompasses almost 15 miles of stunning landscapes and trails.
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From Staff Reports
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4/15/24
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Although she’s fostered over 900 abandoned cats and kittens since 2009, Beth Otto admits she wasn’t always a cat lover.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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4/15/24
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Over the past five years, the programs in Orange County have funded the rehabilitation of more than 1,000 rental units, provided rental assistance to hundreds of households, built new community centers and health clinics, boosted the supply of affordable housing, and much more.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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4/7/24
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It has been three years since the COVID pandemic, but its effects, international conflicts, and inflationary pressures still make it difficult for governments to obtain goods and services.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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4/4/24
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Operation Green Light is being held statewide from April 6-20th. This initiative aims to help thousands of people with overdue traffic tickets or criminal fines whose driver's licenses have been suspended.
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From the Orange County Clerk's Office
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4/4/24
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Recently, that spirit of diversity in Orange County was in the national spotlight thanks to Netflix’s hit show, Somebody Feed Phil.
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By Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings
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4/3/24
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This free forum will provide information and answer questions about public records, court records, sealing, and expungement. Featured topics will include what type of documents are public records and how to request them.
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From the Orange County Clerk of Courts
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4/1/24
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Too many ordinary citizens in District 2 do not feel empowered. We must restructure smaller interdependent teams based on neighborhoods and local areas so all feel welcome. In essence, we must become …
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By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner/District 2
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3/27/24
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The award highlighted the shelter’s cruelty investigations and mitigation programs, community action team, spay and neuter program, the pneumovirus outbreak response, and outreach and education initiatives.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/26/24
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Since 2020, Homes in Partnership has built and provided homes to 157 individuals and families in Lake, Marion, Orange, and Sumter counties, with an additional 65 planned for 2024 – 2025.
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From Homes in Partnership
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3/21/24
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Aligned with Orange County’s Sustainable Operations & Resilience Action Plan, the project underscores the county’s dedication toward 100% clean, renewable energy by 2035.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/19/24
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Observed annually throughout April, the campaign champions early childhood literacy by inviting area residents to Head Start centers for classroom reading.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/14/24
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While Sunshine Week is only once a year, Clerks uphold government transparency with accurate recordkeeping and efficient reporting every day.
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From the Orange County Clerk of Courts
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3/10/24
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The county is committed to the federal Vision Zero Plan, which states as its goal, that even one traffic fatality is too many. The plan lists adding sidewalks as the most effective the lowest cost remedy for saving lives.
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By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner District 2
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3/6/24
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Ten applications nationwide were awarded, and Orange County was the only one awarded to provide services specifically targeting youth and young adults living with HIV.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/6/24
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The developer’s agreement approved by the BCC involves a 195-unit project called Southwick Commons planned for downtown Apopka.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/5/24
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We’ve been buzzing with activity, hosting several large-scale events last month, including MEGACON at the Orange County Convention Center and the NFL Pro Bowl.
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By Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings
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3/4/24
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A driver's license is an essential form of identification and is required for many everyday activities, such as opening a bank account, renting a car, or applying for a job.
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From the Orange County Clerk of Courts
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2/27/24
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According to a county presentation on the question, Central Florida Jobs with Justice requested that the county spend $8.7 million of COVID-19 relief money for medical debt relief.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/26/24
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Orange County Government has received the Executive Award of Regional Significance from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) for its commitment to land conservation .
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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2/22/24
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Vision Zero recognizes that people sometimes make mistakes, so road systems and related policies should be designed to ensure human error doesn’t result in severe injuries or fatalities.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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2/18/24
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In “A Tale of Two Tent Cities“ the authors state, “Local governments have essentially three choices in responding to the presence of homeless encampments.”
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By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner/District 2
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2/15/24
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The ceremony will be held outside the beautiful courtyard steps of the iconic Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando for up to 30 couples.
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From the Orange County Clerk of Courts
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2/12/24
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Save Orange County is a Central Florida organization that has repeatedly had to fight off developer assaults on its rural community adjacent to the Econlockhatchee River.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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2/1/24
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