Orange County to host its Contract Academy on July 12, 2024, offering insight into securing local government contracts with a focus on underrepresented business owners.

Osceola County's Opioid Task Force meeting, committed to accessibility, is scheduled for July 18, 2024, in Kissimmee to strategize on the opioid crisis.

The Downtown Interactive Fountain in the city will close temporarily for repairs on July 16, 2024, and is expected to reopen around noon on the same day.

Gatorland's Alligator Walk of Fame in Orlando honors over one hundred rescued alligators, showcasing their unique survival stories and promoting wildlife conservation.

Orlando has named an 18-member Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee, consisting of survivors, victims' relatives, and local leaders, to guide the design of a memorial for the 2016 nightclub shooting.

The Longwood Police Department is preparing for its 5th Annual Back to School event, providing free supplies to local students for the new school year.

Orlando Magic founder Pat Williams is critically ill with pneumonia in ICU, with a grim outlook on his health. His NBA legacy includes roles with several teams and lifetime achievement recognition. His family is requesting prayers.

Altamonte Springs City Library is closing due to budget issues, with its last day for checking out items on August 31 and all returns by September 15, 2024.

Communities in Central Florida are mobilizing relief efforts for Jamaica after Hurricane Beryl, collecting essential items and seeking volunteers to support affected areas.

Seminole County issued a boil water advisory for Colony Cove due to an 8-inch water main break affecting 43 connections. Repair and sampling are underway.

SALT in Orlando suspends some homeless services due to a funding shortfall, impacting facilities like laundry and showers, and strives to maintain some operations, including their crucial mail service.

Osceola County invites public comment on the allocation of federal funds for community projects. The period for feedback ends August 12, with a public hearing on August 5.

Osceola County will begin a new drone-based mosquito control method in Buenaventura Lakes wetlands from July 8, utilizing organic larvicide during daylight hours.