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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 priorities clear when it comes to his “Four Pillars” of government focus, which include Housing and Urban Development, Mental Health,...
Orange County Community Conference: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
On October 14, 2023, Orange County will host its in-person Community Conference, an annual event that provides residents an opportunity to learn about innovative...
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...
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...
Community & Services
Orange County Community Conference: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
On October 14, 2023, Orange County will host its in-person Community Conference, an annual event that provides residents an opportunity to learn about innovative ways to improve neighborhoods. This year’s workshops will offer a...
Orange County Recognized Nationally for Tree Growth and Green Education Efforts
This year, the Arbor Day Foundation has twice recognized Orange County for its efforts to make Central Florida among the nation’s greenest regions. In April, the Foundation again named Orange County a Tree City...
Orange County Pilot Program Providing Child Care for Domestic Violence Survivors
In 2019, Mayor Demings reconvened the Orange County Domestic Violence Commission (originally convened in 2005) in response to higher rates of cases and incidents of domestic violence in Orange County. When it made its recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in 2021, the outline for the Child Care for Victims of Domestic Violence...
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...
