City of Altamonte Springs - Hurricane Milton - Update 3
Thursday, October 10 – The City of Altamonte Springs continues to assess and respond to the effects of Hurricane Milton and has issued the following update.City OpeningsThe City Library will reopen to provide access to charging facilities for electronics, computers and WiFi for individuals affected by power outages. Additionally, the library will offer a cool environment with air conditioning and continue regular library services. The library will observe the following hours throughout the weekend:Friday,
EMERGENCY INFORMATION & COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR HURRICANE MILTON
At a press conference held Tuesday, October 7 at 1:30pm, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared a State of Emergency in the City of Orlando. The city’s Emergency Operations Center will move to a Level 2 Activation on Tuesday, October 8, at 10am and expects to move to a Level 1 Full Activation on Wednesday, October 9 at 12pm. City and County Emergency Information: City of OrlandoOrange CountySeminole CountyLake CountyOsceola County Other Local Resources: Orlando-based Rosen Hotel brand is offering
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Duke Energy Florida increases resource count to 16,000; encourages customers to take appropriate safety measures prior to Hurricane Milton’s landfall
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy Florida continues to prepare for Hurricane Milton, increasing its resource count from 10,000 to 16,000. The company also encourages its 2 million customers across the state to take the appropriate safety measures prior to the storm’s landfall. "Hurricane Milton’s intensity is expected to be unlike anything the Tampa Bay area has ever experienced before," said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director. “Duke Energy Florida is preparing to respond accordingly
City of Altamonte Spring Press Release - Hurricane Milton - Update 1
Monday, October 7 - Due to Hurricane Milton, the City of Altamonte Springs is preparing facilities, parks and neighborhoods for severe weather. All City offices, parks and facilities will close starting Tuesday, October 8 at 12 p.m. The City will provide additional updates about closures and cancellations once the storm has safely passed and parks and facilities have been inspected for safe use. Trash Collection UpdateThe City WILL run normal trash collection routes on Tuesday, October 8 to pick up
It's Time to Be Educated - Tickets on Sale Now for Seminole County State of Our Schools
As you know from being a part of the Seminole County community, the quality of our schools is a tremendous driver for economic development. When companies look to expand, move or open, one of the key things that is reviewed is the quality of the schools. And when people are hired throughout the region, they choose to live in Seminole County because of our schools. For the first time, Seminole County Chamber and Seminole County Public Schools are partnering to bring you the State of Our
Foundation for Seminole State Celebrates Milestone 40th Dream Gala
Raises Over $600,000 - New Record Funds for Student SuccessThe Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida hosted its 40th annual Dream Gala on Saturday, Feb. 24. Celebrating “40 Years of Dreams,” the event broke records once again raising over $600,000 for the first time ever, to support student scholarships and vital programs at Seminole State. Dream Gala 2024, presented by Addition Financial and held at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, proved a resounding success. The excitement-filled evening saw
Seminole County Chamber to Produce Annual State of Our Schools
The success of our business community can be directly tied to how incredible the schools are in Seminole County. After all, without our great schools, we wouldn't have the skilled workforce needed to meet the demands of our business. And, companies would not be clamoring to expand and relocate to Seminole County if not for our great schools. That's why we're pleased to announce the Seminole County Chamber has partnered with Seminole County Public Schools and the Foundation for Seminole County
City of Altamonte Springs Places in the Top 10 in Nationwide Public Holiday Lights Display Contest
Altamonte Springs, Fla. (December 8, 2023) – The City of Altamonte Springs has reason to celebrate as our “Light Up the Holidays” event has been ranked No. 8 in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Public Lights Display. This recognition is a great indication of the trust that residents and visitors have in the City to deliver a cherished and heartfelt community tradition. "This is a tremendous honor for our City,” said Frank Martz, City Manager of Altamonte Springs. "Light
Cranes Roost Park Events – December 2023
*Light Up the Holidays | December 2 | 5 - 9 p.m. | Fireworks 6:30 p.m.The City of Altamonte Springs and Duke Energy are bringing back the tradition of lighting up Cranes Roost Park. Watch as the park comes alive with spectacular holiday displays featuring 200,000 lights and a 60-foot tree. Special event features include holiday light displays, fireworks, live entertainment, ice skating, kids' activities and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Admission is free. Food and beverages available for purchase. *Holiday Light
A Night Of Impact: The Foundation For Seminole County Public School’s Annual Gala Raises $240,000!
The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools held its second annual A Night of Impact Gala, presented by Orlando Health on Saturday, November 4th. This event gave guests the red-carpet treatment while raising funds to support the amazing programs in Seminole County Public Schools. Student performances showcased the talent within the school system. With the support of our community, The Foundation raised over $240,000 that will support programs such as Take Stock in Children that provides mentoring,
