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SUMMARY:THE FIERCE URGENCY OF NOW COLLABORATION MEETING - PRESS CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, September 5th at 10am\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE FIERCE URGENCY OF NOW COLLABORATIVE MEETING \nThe time to act is not tomorrow\, it’s NOW! \nYou are personally invited to attend the Fierce Urgency of Now Collaborative Meeting\, a powerful\, action-driven gathering bringing together community leaders\, faith-based organizations\, and civic advocates committed to making a real impact. \nIn partnership with the NAACP Orange County Branch\, Florida Voters League\, National Congress of Black Women\, Inc – Orlando Chapter\, An Nou Vote\, Orange County Democratic Black Caucus\, and WIN – Women in NAACP – Orange County Branch\, this meeting is designed to unite voices\, strengthen collaboration\, and increase voter engagement across our community. \nSaturday\, September 5\, 2026 \n10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon \n2525 W. Church Street \nOrlando\, FL 32805 \nThis is more than a meeting\, it’s a movement! \nCome ready to connect\, collaborate\, and take action. \nYour voice matters. Your presence matters. Your action matters.
URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/the-fierce-urgency-of-now-collaboration-meeting-copy-2/
LOCATION:Mt. Olive AME Church\, 2525 West Church Street\, Orlando\, FL\, 32805\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T180000
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SUMMARY:Orange County School Board Meeting - Budget Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Budget Public Hearing\nMeetings \n\nThe Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center (RBELC) will not open to the public until thirty (30) minutes prior to the starting time of the meeting.\nThe public shall enter the RBELC from the Amelia Street entrance only and will be required to pass through the metal detectors. OCPS staff will be present to direct the public.\nMembers of the public who wish to speak during the Open Public Comment Period (for items not on an agenda) or Agenda Public Comment Period (for items on an agenda during a Regular School Board Meeting\, Public Hearing\, or Rule Development Workshop) shall follow the procedures set forth under the “Who Can Speak” tab below. See Board Policy BEDH – Pilot Program for Public Comment.\nMembers of School Board Services will be in the lobby to distribute blue Speaker Requests (for the Open Public Comment Period) and yellow Speaker Requests (for the Agenda Public Comment Period). Speaker Requests must be filled out legibly and completely.\nSpeakers must sign up to speak between 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. for the Open Public Comment Period and between 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. for the Agenda Public Comment Period. Speakers who sign up by 3:45 p.m. for the Open Public Comment Period and 4:45 p.m. for the Agenda Public Comment Period\, respectively\, will be prioritized by the category into which they fall:\n\nCategory 1: Parent/legal guardian/student/employee\nCategory 2: Orange County\, Florida resident\nCategory 3: Non-resident of Orange County\, Florida* (if speakers have not specified into which category they fall\, the default category will be to non-resident of Orange County\, Florida)\n\n\nSpeakers who sign up after 3:45 p.m. for the Open Public Comment Period and 4:45 p.m. for the Agenda Public Comment Period will not be prioritized into categories and will be added in the order received.\nThere will be no congregating in the lobby. The public can either enter the Board chambers or a designated overflow room\, when needed.\nMembers of the public will not be permitted to stand in the back of the Board chambers or congregate in the Board chambers.\nA section in the back of the Board chambers will be reserved for the media.\nMembers of the public shall not be permitted to use visual\, audio\, and/or demonstrative aids in the Board chambers\, including\, but not limited to\, PowerPoints\, video clips\, audio files\, signs\, posters\, banners\, flags\, or noise makers\, unless otherwise permitted by the Board.\n\n  \n  \nOCPS YouTube Channel \nOCPS Boardmeetings – YouTube
URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/orange-county-school-board-meeting-budget-public-hearing/
LOCATION:Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center\, 445 West Amelia Street\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T031118Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY SHRED & ELECTRONICS RECYCLE DAY
DESCRIPTION:SHRED IT. RECYCLE IT. REFRESH SOUTH LAKE COUNTY! ♻️ \nFREE Community Shred & Electronics Recycle Day \nIt’s time to clear out those old papers and unused electronics while helping protect your personal information and our environment! \nAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Incorporated® — Alpha Delta Iota Omega Chapter invites the community to its Community Shred & Electronics Recycle Day. \nThe event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! \nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nNew Jacob’s Chapel\n410 W. Highway 50\nClermont\, FL 34711 \nBring It. Shred It. Recycle It! \nTake advantage of convenient drive-through or drop-off service\, with professional shredding available on-site. It’s an easy way to safely dispose of sensitive documents\, recycle unwanted electronics\, and help reduce landfill waste. \nItems accepted include: paper documents\, flat-screen TVs\, VCRs\, DVD players\, and other electronic devices. \nPlease note that desktop and laptop computers\, lithium-ion batteries\, light bulbs\, paint\, and other flammable items will NOT be accepted. \nProtect your information. Reduce waste. Support a cleaner community. \nAnd while you’re there\, make a day of it! Lunch will be available for purchase from food vendors\, including Lingo’s Fish & Loaves Grill and Ritter’s Frozen Custard. \nFREE • CONVENIENT • ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY \nGather those old documents and electronics\, load up the car\, and join us as we work together to Shred It. Recycle It. Refresh South Lake County! \nPlease share this information with your family\, friends\, neighbors\, churches\, community organizations\, and local businesses. \n 
URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/community-shred-electronics-recycle-day/
LOCATION:New Jacob’s Chapel\, 410 W Highway 50\, Clermont\, FL\, 34711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
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SUMMARY:YOUTH BUSINESS WORKSHOP & MARKETPLACE
DESCRIPTION:EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS\nDo you know a young person with a great idea\, an entrepreneurial spirit\, or an interest in learning how business works? \nYou Want Your Name in Lights invites youth and families to the Fall 2026 Youth Business Workshop & Marketplace an exciting opportunity for young people to develop their business skills\, explore entrepreneurship\, and put what they learn into action. \n  \nYOUTH BUSINESS WORKSHOP & MARKETPLACE \nYoung participants will have an opportunity to learn\, create\, connect\, and experience entrepreneurship firsthand in a supportive environment designed to encourage the next generation of business owners and leaders. \nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n12:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nCoping Lab @ Business Center\n4071 L.B. McLeod Rd.\, Suite D\nOrlando\, FL 32811 \nThe Fall 2026 program is presented in collaboration with the Jones High School Financial Literacy Club and supported by community partners committed to youth development and economic empowerment. \nPARENTS\, STUDENTS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS — SPREAD THE WORD! \nHelp us encourage our young people to dream bigger\, develop their talents\, understand business\, and see themselves as future entrepreneurs and leaders. \nBring your ideas. Bring your creativity. Bring your entrepreneurial spirit! \nTheir ideas today could become the businesses of tomorrow. \n 
URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/youth-business-workshop-marketplace/
LOCATION:Coping Lab Business Center\, 4071 L B McLeod Rd. Suite D\, Orlando\, 32811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T170000
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SUMMARY:Orlando City Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:City Council Meeting at 2 p.m.\nThe next meeting of the Orlando City Council will be held at 2 p.m. on the listed date. Typically\, Agenda Review will occur at 1 p.m. prior to the City Council meeting unless there is a scheduled Workshop. If there is a Workshop\, Agenda Review will immediately follow. Please review orlando.gov/events to confirm. \nAgenda Review will not be live streamed. If you wish to view the meeting\, please appear in person or virtually via Zoom. \nWatch the meeting live \n\nCity Website at orlando.gov/watchonline\nCity YouTube page\nOrange TV channel 488 (subject to interruption)\nAfter 4 p.m.\, the City Council meeting can be watched on the following channels:\n– Vision TV Channel 492 on Spectrum (formerly Bright House)\n– Channel 98 on Comcast\n– 1082 on CenturyLink Prism TV\n– 10.3 Digital Over the Air\n– Orange County Government’s arts\, information and education network.\n\nPublic Comment\nMembers of the public wishing to be heard on a matter before Council must submit a written request to speak to the City Clerk’s Office. \nTo provide public comment\, determine the type of appearance you wish to make: \n\nConsent Agenda Item: Council meets in session prior to the Council meeting to discuss the upcoming agenda. The Agenda Review meeting is the only designated time for public input on Consent Agenda items. During the Agenda Review meeting\, you may speak once and address all your remarks regarding Items A-K and Items 4-6 (CRA/NID/OPEB). Only live in-person comments\, or written comments in advance\, may be provided. Requests to speak must be submitted by 9 a.m. on the day of the meeting.\nPublic Hearings: Your comment must relate to a public hearing as noted on the agenda and may be addressed at the Council meeting during discussion of that specific agenda item. Only live in-person comments\, or written comments in advance\, may be provided.\nGeneral Appearance: Items that are unrelated to a specific agenda item but are matters pertinent to the City may be addressed at General Appearances. Only live in-person comments\, or written comments submitted in advance\, may be provided. Requests to speak must be submitted by 9 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Note: General appearances are limited to 3 minutes each\, although if there are a large number of requests to speak\, Council may reduce the time allocated for each speaker.\n\n  \nSubmit a written request to speak by selecting one of the following options: \n\nComplete an online comment form on orlando.gov/councilcomment\nEmail to cityclerk@orlando.gov\nMail to City Clerk\, Public Comment 400 South Orange Avenue Orlando\, FL 32801\, or\nDrop off to the City Clerk’s Office on the 2nd floor of City Hall\n\nLive public comment \nCouncil is pleased to hear all non-repetitive comments on Consent Agenda Items or Public Hearings. When you are recognized\, state your name and address (business or residential street name are acceptable)\, direct all your remarks to Council and limit your comments to a total of 3 minutes per item or as set by Council. Large groups are requested to name a spokesperson. Pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order\, if a speaker yields the floor before their time expires\, the remaining time is waived. \nAttend the meeting in person \nThe Council meeting will be conducted in Council Chambers. Visitors must follow all posted instructions while in a city facility. \nView the meeting virtually \n\nClick to view the meeting\nTelephone\, use one of these numbers\n\n– 929.205.6099\n– 312.626.6799\n– 669.900.6833\n– 253.215.8782\n– 301.715.8592 \nOnce dialed-in and prompted\, enter the Webinar ID: 820 9324 3458 \n  \nAppellants and Parties to Appeals and Quasi-Judicial Hearings \nAppellants and Parties must submit their documentary evidence and presentations to orlando.gov/councilcomment by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Documentary evidence and presentations received by the 5:00pm deadline are distributed to Council and attached to the related agenda item for public viewing. Items received after the deadline will not be considered at the meeting. All items received are public record. \nRobert’s Rules of Order govern the conduct of the meeting. \nAnyone requiring assistance to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible at 407.246.2251 or cityclerk@orlando.gov. \n  \nNotices\nThe City of Orlando is committed to reasonably accommodating the communications needs of persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact\, at least 24 hours in advance\, the City of Orlando ADA coordinator at 407.246.2057 or ADARequests@orlando.gov. \nAny person who wishes to appeal an official decision made at this meeting\, if an appeal is permitted by law\, may need to obtain a verbatim record of the proceedings that includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. \n 
URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/orlando-city-council-meeting-copy-3/
LOCATION:Orlando City Hall\, 400 South Orange Ave\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Orange County Florida BCC Meeting / Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Board of County Commissioners\n\n\n\n9:00\nAM \n\n\n\n\nContact: Agenda Development Office\, (407) 836-5426\nLocation: Commission Chambers\, First Floor\, County Administration Center\, 201 S. Rosalind Avenue\, Orlando\, Florida 32801\nCategory: BCC Meeting/ Public Hearings\nDistricts: 1\,2\,3\,4\,5\,6\n\nDescription: The agenda for this meeting can be located at www.ocfl.net/eagenda \n\nThis group meets again on:\n(Location\, time & other meeting details may vary)\n\n\nMeeting Agenda: e Agenda \n  \nWatch Online: Orange TV – YouTube
URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/orange-county-florida-bcc-meeting-public-hearing-16/
LOCATION:Orange County Administration Building\, 201 S. Rosalind Ave.\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
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UID:3425-1789632000-1789837200@orangecountynaacp.org
SUMMARY:NAACP 85th FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE
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URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/naacp-85th-florida-state-conference/
LOCATION:Rosen Center\, 9840 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260902T185402Z
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SUMMARY:2026 CANDIDATES FORUM
DESCRIPTION:YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. YOUR FUTURE.\nThe Florida State Conference NAACP invites the community to attend the 2026 Candidates Forum\, held in conjunction with the 85th Annual NAACP Florida State Conference Convention. \nThis is your opportunity to meet the candidates\, hear where they stand on the issues\, and become informed before casting your vote. \nCandidates invited include those running for Governor\, U.S. Senate\, Attorney General\, and Chief Financial Officer. \nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\n6:00 PM\nNew Covenant Baptist Church\n2210 Rio Grande Ave.\nOrlando\, FL 32805 \nCome and hear directly from candidates seeking to represent Floridians and engage in important conversations about the issues shaping the future of our communities and our state. \nThis event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. \nBe informed. Be engaged. Be heard. \nSponsored by the Florida State Conference NAACP\, Donald Hart\, President\nHosted by New Covenant Baptist Church\, Dr. Leroy Rose III\, Lead Servant & Senior Pastor \nPlease share and invite your family\, friends\, neighbors\, and community organizations. \n 
URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/2026-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:New Covenant Baptist Church\, 2210 S. Rio Grande Ave\, Orlando\, FL.\, 2210 S. Rio Grande Ave\, Orlando\, FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182311Z
CREATED:20260902T182311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182311Z
UID:3483-1790672400-1790701200@orangecountynaacp.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Florida BCC Meeting / Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Board of County Commissioners\n\n\n\n9:00\nAM \n\n\n\n\nContact: Agenda Development Office\, (407) 836-5426\nLocation: Commission Chambers\, First Floor\, County Administration Center\, 201 S. Rosalind Avenue\, Orlando\, Florida 32801\nCategory: BCC Meeting/ Public Hearings\nDistricts: 1\,2\,3\,4\,5\,6\n\nDescription: The agenda for this meeting can be located at www.ocfl.net/eagenda \n\nThis group meets again on:\n(Location\, time & other meeting details may vary)\n\n\nMeeting Agenda: e Agenda \n  \nWatch Online: Orange TV – YouTube
URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/orange-county-florida-bcc-meeting-public-hearing-17/
LOCATION:Orange County Administration Building\, 201 S. Rosalind Ave.\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32801
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