There is no mystery as to why so many events have been postponed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel as Florida’s non-essential businesses begin to reopen. After much discussion, Wild Florida has decided to go through with hosting their annual Gator Week. The event is set to run Monday, June 8, through … [Read more...]
Lake Nona’s Young Physicians Graduate and Prepare to Battle Pandemic
COVID-19 did not stop their match. It did not stop their graduation, and now as they take their positions as doctors across our nation, UCF’s newest physicians are helping to stop COVID-19. Last month, 117 UCF medical students became Physician Knights in a virtual graduation personalized with their thanks to family, friends, faculty, and even their patients. COVID-19 … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Stay-At-Home Order Issued for Orange County
On Tuesday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings issued all Orange County residents to stay at home. This order will take effect on Thursday, March 26 at 11 p.m. and remain active for two weeks, concluding on April 9 at 11 p.m., unless otherwise stated. The stay-at-home order “excludes any essential business or entity providing essential services such as health care, food … [Read more...]
Bold Move: Rising Starting Salaries Enhance Services for Orange County
Central Florida’s increasingly tight job market has employers examining the compensation they offer to attract and retain outstanding employees. Though my organization is in the public sector, our approach must be the same. As Orange County Clerk of Courts, I lead more than 400 skilled employees, who maintain more than 67 million digital court documents as well as … [Read more...]
Inaugural Table Talk Event Will Bring Residents Together to Discuss the Future of Central Florida
On Oct. 24, Central Florida Foundation, the region’s community foundation, will host a new event called Table Talk. Central Florida Foundation works with families focused on giving back, nonprofits, and bringing philanthropy to life across public and private sectors. This year, they will focus on Orange County, allowing residents to be more civically engaged in the … [Read more...]