Tidbits

USPS Temporarily Suspends Operations at the Orlando Pine Hills Branch Post Office

Citing safety concerns, the United States Postal Service has suspended operations at the Pine Hills Branch located at 811 Deauville Drive. During the closure, USPS has stated that customers can use a mobile unit parked in the parking lot of the Pine Hills branch, or they can go to the Hiawassee branch located at 3200 N. Hiawassee Road. No specific information was shared about the nature of the safety issue that ultimately resulted in the closure of the branch.

The Mobile Retail Unit at the Orlando Pine Hills Branch parking lot will be opened Monday - Friday from 9:00 am – 1:30 pm; 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Service will not available on the weekends at the Mobile Retail Unit. 

Orange County Animal Services Overwhelmed with Homeless Dogs

Orange County Animal Services which focuses on the health and wellbeing of the animals in Orange County resumed normal intake of stray dogs after a pause due to an outbreak of the canine pneumovirus. The virus is a contagious respiratory virus with symptoms including coughing, sneezing and nasal discharge and can progress to pneumonia and difficulty breathing. With intake returning to normal, the shelter is now overwhelmed with dogs. The shelter is now caring for more than 200+ dogs and asking for the community to step forward to adopt, foster or attempt to reunite found dogs with their owners before resorting to bringing them to the shelter. Adoption fees have been waived for dogs already spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, those are designated as “ready to go.” Residents intersted in adopting a dog can visit the shelter in-person. Adoption services are available without an appointment. For a list of current dogs available for adoption, visit http://www.orangecountyanimalservicesfl.net/ Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx or scan the QR Code.

In2023, the Pine Hills Community Council continued with our mission to Preserving a Clean, Safe and Prosperous Community, as we have worked towards a progressive movement in revitalization, economic development, beautification, and educational initiatives to support the needs and growth of residents in the Pine Hills community.

Over the past year, we have worked with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Honorable Mayor Jerry Demings, Commissioner Michael Scott, and local, state, and federal officials to address the community's needs. It has been a year of excitement, partnership growth, and collaboration. Through our trials, we have developed resilience and preservation, which has opened doors of opportunity to grow over time. The Council is growing through continued efforts of nurturing and mentoring our youth, leadership, civic engagement, and expanded partnerships. Our advocacy for community improvement continues to be strong.

We are incredibly excited and proud of the engagement and growth of the 3rd Annual Pine Hills Parade. We know that the event will grow stronger each new year. We look forward to a productive 2024!

Thank you,

Sandra Fatmi-Hall, Pine Hills Community Council, President Latanya Nichols, Pine Hills Community Council, First Vice President