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Orange County’s Sustainable Communities Grant Program: Creating Eco-Friendly Neighborhoods

Providing funding to support and assist neighborhoods and organizations working on reducing pollution and their carbon footprint is being spearheaded by Orange County Neighborhood Services Division and its Sustainable Communities Grant Program. By definition, a sustainable community is economically, environmentally, and socially healthy and resilient, and by offering these grants, it endeavors to enhance...

Orange County Hispanic Heritage Month | A Celebration Showcasing a Vibrant Hispanic Community

National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of U.S. Hispanic communities. The event, which runs from Sept. 15...

Beautification Grants Improve the Appearance of Orange County Neighborhoods

A beautification program represents an effective strategy to maintain and enhance neighborhoods. It can lead to more interaction among neighbors, an improved quality of...

Orange County’s Budget Addresses Top Priorities for Resident Quality of Life

One of Orange County Government’s most important budget functions is to invest in all aspects of the local community to enhance the quality of...

Community & Services

Orange County’s Sustainable Communities Grant Program: Creating Eco-Friendly Neighborhoods

Providing funding to support and assist neighborhoods and organizations working on reducing pollution and their carbon footprint is being spearheaded by Orange County Neighborhood Services Division and its Sustainable Communities Grant Program. By definition,...

Orange County Hispanic Heritage Month | A Celebration Showcasing a Vibrant Hispanic Community

National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of U.S. Hispanic communities. The event, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, recognizes the contributions, achievements and influence of...

Beautification Grants Improve the Appearance of Orange County Neighborhoods

A beautification program represents an effective strategy to maintain and enhance neighborhoods. It can lead to more interaction among neighbors, an improved quality of life and a neighborhood that supports a sense of community. Fortunately, the Orange County Neighborhood Services Division is dedicated to ensuring all neighborhoods are provided with the ability to obtain...

Public Health & Safety

Orange County Public Works Well Prepared for Hurricane Season

Orange County Public Works Department is one of the first departments called upon to help in emergency situations like hurricanes, and as we reach the apex of this year’s hurricane season, take comfort in...

Idalia Updates

Latest news is displayed first. For resources and information on storm preparedness, visit www.ocfl.net/storm. To view the latest updates in Spanish, visit ocfl.net/Idalia-es. To view the latest updates in Creole, visit ocfl.net/Idalia-cr.   Watch...

Extreme Heat: Dealing with the Dog Days of Summer

Dangerously hot and humid conditions have continued across the state of Florida this summer, and heat index values have regularly climbed into the triple digits, causing much of the state to be under heat advisories and at a greater risk for heat-related illnesses. The unfortunate reality is that climate models predict that extreme heat...

Business

Orange County’s Budget Addresses Top Priorities for Resident Quality of Life

One of Orange County Government’s most important budget functions is to invest in all aspects of the local community to enhance the quality of life for residents. Mayor Jerry L. Demings has made his...

Inaugural Orange County Contracting Academy Helps Businesses Navigate Bid Process

For the first time ever, Orange County Government held a free comprehensive Contracting Academy on July 21, to provide information to area businesses and help them increase their chances of winning County contracting bids....

Orange County Small Business BOOST Program Helps Those Still Recovering from Pandemic

Many local business owners are still struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to assist them, Orange County has introduced the Small Business BOOST program, wherein approximately $26 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act has been allocated to provide grants to local small businesses, home-based businesses and...