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Office for a Drug-Free Community Leads Efforts to Curb Opioid Deaths
In Orange County, more people died from opioid overdoses in 2022 than all other drug overdoses combined, and the importance of harm reduction — a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use — has never been more evident with the current nationwide opioid epidemic and fentanyl...
Check it out! Mayor’s Toy Drive Gets Drop-Off Help from Orange County Library System
The 2023 Orange County Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive launched November 6, and this year, additional drop-off locations have been made available at the 15...
State-of-the Art Multicultural Center Opens Its Doors in Pine Hills
Orange County recently celebrated the grand opening of a cutting-edge Multicultural Center in Pine Hills. The 17,000 square foot facility, located at the site...
Over $4 Million in Cultural Tourism Grants Handed Out to 40 Organizations
Grant Monies from Tourist Development Tax Last month, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved $4.2 million for the Cultural Tourism Grant...
Community & Services
Check it out! Mayor’s Toy Drive Gets Drop-Off Help from Orange County Library System
The 2023 Orange County Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive launched November 6, and this year, additional drop-off locations have been made available at the 15 Orange County Library System branches, providing more options for people...
State-of-the Art Multicultural Center Opens Its Doors in Pine Hills
Orange County recently celebrated the grand opening of a cutting-edge Multicultural Center in Pine Hills. The 17,000 square foot facility, located at the site of a former grocery store, has been in the works...
Over $4 Million in Cultural Tourism Grants Handed Out to 40 Organizations
Grant Monies from Tourist Development Tax Last month, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved $4.2 million for the Cultural Tourism Grant Program. Forty organizations were recommended and approved for funding, and the recipients will be announced at the inaugural Orange County ACT (Arts, Culture and Tourism) Awards on November 8, 2023...
Public Health & Safety
Office for a Drug-Free Community Leads Efforts to Curb Opioid Deaths
In Orange County, more people died from opioid overdoses in 2022 than all other drug overdoses combined, and the importance of harm reduction — a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing...
Orange County Animal Services Initiates New Program That Keeps More Pets in Homes
In early September, Orange County Animal Services had to move quickly when a canine pneumovirus case was found in a shelter dog. In order to quickly isolate the exposed dog population, the intake of...
Harbor House a True Community Partner in Quest to Eradicate Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and Orange County continues to do its part to tackle this issue head on. The Orange County Domestic Violence Commission –tasked with providing recommendations that can assist in eliminating domestic violence in our community – engages with many community partners, including Harbor House of Central Florida....
Business
Orange County Construction Update: Kirkman Road Extension Moving Ahead
With Universal’s Epic Universe theme park scheduled to open by the summer of 2025, road construction has begun on the Kirkman Road extension project — the addition of 1.7 miles of road that will...
Orange County Consumer Protection Office Helping Victims of Fraud
Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. If you believe you are a victim of fraud or unfair business practices, you...
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,...
