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Mayor’s Office, District 6 Commissioner, Orange County Utilities Commemorate Completion of the Pine Hills Septic 2 Sewer Project
To commemorate the completion of the septic to sewer program in Pine Hills, the Orange County’s Mayor’s Office, District 6 Commissioner Mike Scott and Orange County Utilities recently held a community celebration. In the parking lot of The Kingdom Church on N. Pine Hills Road, across the street from the project, invited guests participated...
Prepare for the Storm: How to Use Sandbags for Flood Protection
As tropical weather systems begin to form, many Orange County residents are turning to a tried-and-true defense against flooding: sandbags. Whether you have used...
Orange County Head Start Moves to Four New School Campuses
Orange County Head Start is expanding access to high-quality early childhood education by opening preschool classrooms at four new Orange County Public Schools campuses...
Orange County Holds Budget Work Sessions for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Orange County is committed to maintaining its fiscal strength by managing resources responsibly and making strategic investments that support the community’s future. The Orange...
Community & Services
Mayor’s Office, District 6 Commissioner, Orange County Utilities Commemorate Completion of the Pine Hills Septic 2 Sewer Project
To commemorate the completion of the septic to sewer program in Pine Hills, the Orange County’s Mayor’s Office, District 6 Commissioner Mike Scott and Orange County Utilities recently held a community celebration. In the...
Orange County Head Start Moves to Four New School Campuses
Orange County Head Start is expanding access to high-quality early childhood education by opening preschool classrooms at four new Orange County Public Schools campuses for the 2026-2027 school year. The closure of McCoy Elementary...
Surplus Lots Program Helps Family Achieve Homeownership
For LaTonya Riley, the path to homeownership was anything but easy. A lifelong Apopka resident and devoted mother, Riley was used to balancing work and family life. But in 2017, everything changed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. What followed were years of surgeries, hospital stays and emotional strain — not just for...
Public Health & Safety
Orange County Lowers Heat Threshold, Expands Access to Cooling Locations with Free LYNX Rides
As Central Florida heads into the peak of summer, Orange County is taking additional steps to protect residents from extreme heat by lowering its heat index activation threshold from 108 degrees to 103 degrees....
Whole Blood Program Saves Orange County Man After Crash
What started as a routine Sunday ride turned into a life-threatening moment that Kristopher Baker will never forget. “I’ve taken that road a million times,” said Baker. “But all it takes is that one...
Build Your Hurricane Emergency Kit Now
Hurricane season is here, and Orange County is encouraging residents to take a simple but important preparedness step: build or refresh an emergency supply kit before a storm is on the horizon. When severe weather threatens Central Florida, stores can quickly run out of essential items, and long lines can make last-minute shopping stressful....
Business
Orange County Holds Budget Work Sessions for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Orange County is committed to maintaining its fiscal strength by managing resources responsibly and making strategic investments that support the community’s future. The Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will hold upcoming Fiscal...
Reflecting Back, Looking Forward: Mayor Demings Reflects on Eight Years of Progress in Final State of the County
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings delivered his final State of the County on June 5, reflecting on nearly eight years of growth, resilience and investment while outlining a vision for the future of...
Scammed Out of Money? Consumer Protection Office Recovers More Than $208,000 in 2025
Getting scammed by a dishonest business can leave residents with a pounding headache, and a major hole in their bank account. Fortunately, Orange County has a resource to help ease the financial and emotional stress. In 2025, Orange County’s Consumer Protection Office recovered a total of $208,644.44 to customers who lost money due to...
