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Applications Now Open for CareerSource Central Florida’s 2021 Summer Youth Program

Orlando, Fla. — CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Florida’s second largest regional workforce board, has opened applications for its annual Summer Youth Program, which helps 1,500 young adults in high school (ages 15-19) gain exposure to college experiences and multiple career pathways in high-growth industries, receive professional internships, and take part…

Oakland Police Sgt. Anthony Vitale honored, K9 Chase retires

For Sgt. Anthony Vitale and K9 Chase, the Feb. 9 Town Commission meeting was bittersweet. The occasion officially marked K9 Chase’s retirement and Sgt. Vitale’s acceptance of the Police Chief’s Award. In 2016, Sgt. Vitale approached the Oakland Police Department with the concept of starting its own K9 Unit. With…

Heart Health Care: It’s Time to Get Back on Track

As the hardest-working muscle in your body, your heart deserves protection with the most advanced cardiac care. If you’ve been wondering about your heart health and putting off an appointment while sheltering at home, it’s time to speak with your cardiologist about getting back on track — and it’s…

House Blend Cafe Celebrates 15 Years of Community Impact

OCOEE, FLORIDA, February 1, 2021: House Blend Cafe, located at 10730 W. Colonial Drive, celebrates its 15th anniversary this month. The cafe first opened its doors on February 1, 2006. House Blend Cafe seeks to positively influence the community with more than just great coffee and delicious food. The…

TOLL BROTHERS TO BUILD NEW COMMUNITY OF LUXURY HOMES AND TOWNHOMES AT HORIZON WEST IN ORLANDO

ORLANDO, Fla. – (February 4, 2021) – Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced plans to build new single-family homes and townhomes at Westhaven at Ovation, a community within the master-planned Horizon West development in southwest Orlando. Located minutes from the region’s world-renowned attractions and a half-hour…

Duke Energy names Melissa Seixas as Florida state president

Veteran executive brings a strong focus on customers, communities and collaboration ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy today said it will elevate Melissa Seixas to serve as president of Duke Energy Florida, effective Feb. 16. Currently vice president government and community relations for Duke Energy Florida, Seixas will succeed Catherine…

Ocoee State of the City Report

OCOEE, Fla. – The City of Ocoee presented its State of the City Report at the City Commission meeting held on February 2. The 13-minute video gives an overview of the city’s projects and accomplishments from 2020. The State of the City Report can be viewed on the city’s YouTube…

Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland is Now Open on Fridays

OAKLAND, FL — The Town of Oakland is proud to announce the opening of the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors of the Center will have the chance to explore the inaugural exhibition, “Est. 1887,” and…

Ocoee Celebrates Black History Month

In recognition of Black History Month, the City of Ocoee issued a proclamation at its City Commission meeting held on February 2. The proclamation reads in part, “Black History Month serves as a celebration of African American achievements and the crucial role they had in American history, as well as…

Orange County Tax Collector Scott Randolph Presents to the Tuesday Networking Group

On Tuesday, February 2, Orange County Tax Collector Scott Randolph virtually joined the Tuesday Networking Group and shared all of the advancements that the (Orange County Tax Collector )OCTC office has made since his arrival on the job eight years ago. For further information about the OCTC or if you…

West Orange Chamber Announces the Newest Supporting Trustee Clancy & Theys

Winter Garden, FL | February 1, 2021 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) announced today that Clancy & Theys has taken advantage of the Supporting Trustee Membership, one of the highest levels of Chamber member investment. Clancy & Theys Construction Company is a second-generation…

FLORIDA HELPS DRIVE ACCESS TO GREATER INDEPENDENCE FOR FOSTER YOUTH NATIONWIDE

New Federal Law Provides Funding to States That Start Driver’s License Program Embrace Families is pleased to announce the recently enacted COVID Relief Package included a provision that will bring newfound independence for thousands of youth in foster care by making it easier for them to obtain a driver’s license.