Featured Stories
Orange County and Federal Program Provide Residents with Housing Stability
This is the third in a series of stories highlighting the success of the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Shannon Nazworth will likely never forget the interaction she had recently while visiting an affordable housing community. A woman, who Nazworth had never met, leaned in...
Light it Up! More Roadway Lighting Underway to Improve Pedestrian Safety
As motorists, most of us take streetlights on our roads for granted, but when it comes to pedestrians and cyclists, lighting represents a critical...
Orange County Corrections Officer Honored as Florida Missing Children’s Day Citizen of the Year
In a true act of courage and outstanding citizenship, Orange County Corrections Officer Timothy Williams prevented the kidnapping of a young girl in Polk...
Safer Streets for All: Improvements Continue Along Rio Grande Avenue
Over the next six weeks the safety improvements planned for Rio Grande Avenue will begin to take shape transforming Rio Grande from a five-lane...
Community & Services
Safer Streets for All: Improvements Continue Along Rio Grande Avenue
Over the next six weeks the safety improvements planned for Rio Grande Avenue will begin to take shape transforming Rio Grande from a five-lane road to two lanes with more space to accommodate pedestrians,...
Orange County and LYNX Expand Bus Network to Improve Connectivity and Better Serve Passengers
Getting around O-town just got a little easier. LYNX has increased its bus frequency, added weekend routes, and created adjustments to improve commutes and offer more choices for both tourists and locals in Orange...
Empowering Good Positions Local Nonprofits for Long-Term Success Through Training Support
Investing in the community is always a good thing. Local non-profit leaders are reaping the benefits of this investment through Empowering Good, a nonprofit capacity building program designed to help Orange County nonprofits sustain to thrive and ultimately serve more people. Just over two years ago, Orange County Government and the Rollins Crummer Graduate...
Public Health & Safety
Light it Up! More Roadway Lighting Underway to Improve Pedestrian Safety
As motorists, most of us take streetlights on our roads for granted, but when it comes to pedestrians and cyclists, lighting represents a critical component in keeping them safe. And with pedestrians and cyclists...
Orange County Corrections Officer Honored as Florida Missing Children’s Day Citizen of the Year
In a true act of courage and outstanding citizenship, Orange County Corrections Officer Timothy Williams prevented the kidnapping of a young girl in Polk County. And for his valiant efforts, he was honored as...
Flood Watch: Storm Awareness Critical as Hurricane Season Ramps Up
It may be surprising to know the wind speed associated with a tropical cyclone does not cause the most damage to local communities. In fact, it’s the rain. Central Florida has already experienced above-average rainfall this tropical season, causing ground saturation, and we have seen how slower-moving storms can cause life-threatening flooding along their...
Business
Orange County and Federal Program Provide Residents with Housing Stability
This is the third in a series of stories highlighting the success of the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Shannon Nazworth will likely never forget...
Empowering Good Positions Local Nonprofits for Long-Term Success Through Training Support
Investing in the community is always a good thing. Local non-profit leaders are reaping the benefits of this investment through Empowering Good, a nonprofit capacity building program designed to help Orange County nonprofits sustain...
Unlock Contract Success: Orange County’s Contracting Academy Empowers and Educates Businesses
There’s a secret weapon to help business owners and contractors become informed on opportunities to compete for more than $700 million worth of County-managed contracts. Orange County’s second annual Contracting Academy on July 12 will offer valuable tips from industry experts on navigating the bidding process to help underrepresented businesses better compete and fuel...
