Osceola County Government

🚨Osceola County Business Owners 🚨 Join us Tuesday, July 30th for Grow Business Osceola, a monthly training series designed to empower local business owners for success! This month's focus: "Capitalize on Free Library Resources” will give you insight on what library tools are available to local entrepreneurs to grow your business. Learn more by registering today! 🗓️: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 🕣: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 📍: UCF Business Incubator-Kissimmee, FL 🔗: https://bit.ly/3VR3LtA . . . 🚨 Propietarios de empresas del Condado de Osceola 🚨 Únase con nosotros el martes 30 de julio para Grow Business Osceola, una serie de capacitación mensual diseñada para capacitar a los propietarios de empresas locales para que tengan éxito. El enfoque de este mes: "Aproveche los recursos bibliotecarios gratuitos" le brindará información sobre qué herramientas bibliotecarias están disponibles para que los empresarios locales hagan crecer su negocio. ¡Obtenga más información registrándose hoy! 🗓️: martes 30 de julio de 2024 🕣: 8:30 a. m. – 10:30 a. m. 📍: Incubadora de empresas UCF-Kissimmee, FL 🔗: https://bit.ly/3VR3LtA

🚨 Now Hiring Certified Corrections Officers! 🚨 Are you ready to make a positive difference in your community? Join the Osceola County Corrections Department today! We are seeking dedicated individuals to provide care, custody, and control for both sentenced inmates and pre-trial detainees. Starting Salary: $24.04/hr AND Excellent Healthcare and Benefits Package Required Qualifications: ⚫ High School Diploma or GED ⚫ Current Florida State Corrections Certification ⚫ Valid Florida Driver's License (CDL with passenger endorsement required prior to transporting inmates) ⚫ At least 18 years old and a U.S. Citizen ⚫ No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving perjury or false statements ⚫ Ability to work all shifts and overtime as required Join us if you are: ⚫ Physically and mentally prepared for the demands of corrections work ⚫ Committed to professional development and community service Apply online today: bit.ly/3LcSCyl

This March, the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners proudly welcomed Plug and Play NeoCityFL, a dynamic hub designed to ignite semiconductor innovation right here in Florida's tech scene. In collaboration with our amazing partners BRIDG and imec, #OsceolaCounty is at the forefront of revolutionizing manufacturing processes and advancing semiconductor technology. Check out the video to hear from industry leaders about how Plug and Play NeoCity is driving disruptive, innovative technology!

The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners would like to congratulate the following employees celebrating milestone anniversaries of employment with Osceola County in July 2024. Thank you for your dedication and service. 25 Years - Joel Gomer 10 Years - Reggie Bernal 10 Years - Christopher Collado 10 Years - Crystal Bowen 10 Years - Michael Richards Jr. 10 Years - Wendy Brigmond 10 Years - Paul Callaway 5 Years - Vanessa Roman 5 Years -Tyler Mackay 5 Years - Sushma Maragh 5 Years - Jose Gonzalez 5 Years - Shervonna Scott 5 Years - Paris Greene 5 Years - Mariah Abreu 5 Years - Jeanne Cole 5 Years - Daniel Naughton

Last week, members of the Osceola County Corrections Department attended the Florida Police Accreditation Conference, where the agency officially was granted reaccreditation by the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission (FCAC). The agency once again received the Excelsior Recognition. Only those agencies that have been awarded five successful reaccreditation cycles by the Commission receive this notable achievement. Additionally, the agency received its first Pretrial and Probation Accreditation, making it one of only nine agencies statewide to achieve this accomplishment.

Osceola County is proud to lead the way in #reshoring #semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging to the U.S., and thankful to the NSF, our corporate partners, and our federal government partners for having the vision to create the Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine at NeoCity FL! #befirsttowhatsnext

The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that Osceola County has been awarded the Triple Crown by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 2022 budget!   Thanks to outstanding efforts by the County’s budget team, finance team, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court/County Comptroller’s Office, we have now received all three prestigious awards from GFOA: the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, and the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award.   Osceola County is one of just 17 Florida counties to achieve this honor, reflecting the dedication and professionalism of our team in adhering to best practices in managing public funds. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and excellence in financial reporting.

The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Chairwoman Cheryl Grieb (D4) presented the proclamation, received by Jorge Lanza from the LGBT+ Center Orlando, Inc. Osceola County stands committed to the belief that all people deserve dignity, respect, and protection from discrimination. We celebrate the history and diversity of our LGBTQ+ communities and promote a society where everyone can live free from intolerance. Together, we honor the contributions of our LGBTQ+ community to Osceola County's cultural fabric.

The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners congratulates Corrections Department Chief Yuberky Almonte, who has been selected by the Florida Sheriff’s Association to serve on the Florida Model Jail Standards Working Group! The Working Group is dedicated to developing and improving the standards that all county jails in Florida must adhere to. Members work collaboratively to review existing standards and create new guidelines for correctional best practices. Working with professionals who are thought leaders in their professions is a major way for Osceola County to #BeFirstToWhatsNext !

The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed May 2024 as Water Safety Month. Commissioner Ricky Booth (D5) read and presented the proclamation to Telisha Montgomery of the Team Kareem Memorial Foundation and Division Chief John Murphy of Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS, highlighting the importance of swimming and aquatic activities for physical and mental health. #WaterSafetyMonth #OsceolaCounty #SwimSafety