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Mayor’s Citizens Academy Grads Go Behind the Scenes of Local Government
Over the course of ten weeks, 44 Orange County residents gained a behind-the-scenes look at how their local government operates through the Mayor’s Citizens Academy. The program offers participants an immersive experience across departments—from public safety to human resources led by Orange County Government employees. Among this year’s graduates was Jamal Brown, who was...
Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department Launches Five-Year Roadmap
Community-Centric, Innovative, and more Transparent Whether it’s issuing permits for fences and pools, helping small businesses get started, or protecting our waterways and wildlife...
Orange County Leads the Way in Public Safety Investment
For seven consecutive years, Orange County has dedicated more than half of its annual budget to public safety. It is an investment unmatched by...
From Nominees to Notables: Celebrating Our Standout Citizens
Established in 2002, the Citizen of the Year and Community Awards celebrate residents who have dedicated their time, energy and resources to making Orange...
Community & Services
Mayor’s Citizens Academy Grads Go Behind the Scenes of Local Government
Over the course of ten weeks, 44 Orange County residents gained a behind-the-scenes look at how their local government operates through the Mayor’s Citizens Academy. The program offers participants an immersive experience across departments—from...
From Nominees to Notables: Celebrating Our Standout Citizens
Established in 2002, the Citizen of the Year and Community Awards celebrate residents who have dedicated their time, energy and resources to making Orange County one of the best places to live. More than...
Best of the Best: Heavy Equipment Operator Proves Skills are Tops in North America
Five months after earning top marks in the state, an Orange County heavy equipment operator took home an award at an international competition. Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Management team member Joey Delgado placed third in a field of 11 competitors at the International Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Road-E-O recently held...
Public Health & Safety
Orange County Leads the Way in Public Safety Investment
For seven consecutive years, Orange County has dedicated more than half of its annual budget to public safety. It is an investment unmatched by most counties in Florida. Under the leadership of Mayor Jerry...
Quick-Thinking Security Guards Save Driver’s Life Near Orange County Utilities Facility
On a recent Wednesday, a typical night turned into a rescue by security guards working the graveyard shift at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility off McCormick Road in Northwest Orange County near Apopka. In...
Orange County Strengthens Community Health Through Mental Health and Homelessness Programs
Orange County is investing in the health and stability of its residents by expanding programs that address two deeply interconnected challenges: mental health and homelessness. At the center of this effort is the County’s Mental Health and Homelessness Division, which funds and coordinates services that touch thousands of lives each year. “The division doesn’t...
Business
Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department Launches Five-Year Roadmap
Community-Centric, Innovative, and more Transparent Whether it’s issuing permits for fences and pools, helping small businesses get started, or protecting our waterways and wildlife corridors, Orange County’s Planning, Environmental, and Development Services (PEDS) Department...
Orange County Procurement Division Wins Again! Named “Best of the Best” For 30 Years Running
Awards come and go–unless you are the Orange County Procurement team, in which case they just keeping coming, year after year. Thirty years, 30 awards. Now that’s consistency. Once again, the National Procurement Institute awarded the...
Hiring event helps Neighborhood Services fill vacant Code Compliance Inspector positions
In 2024, Orange County’s Code Compliance team conducted more than 33,200 inspections and resolved 16,000 cases related to property management issues, structural deficiencies, nuisance complaints and more. And they did it all despite not being fully staffed. It’s historically been a challenge for the Neighborhood Services Division to quickly fill vacancies within the Code...
