Featured Stories
New Multicultural Senior Center Creates a Place to Connect, Learn and Thrive
Orange County has expanded its commitment to older adults with the opening of the new Multicultural Senior Center, a welcoming space where seniors can stay active, build friendships and access programs and resources that support healthy aging. The new center builds on the County’s existing services for older adults, caregiver support, health and wellness...
A Place to Call Home: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Opens 542 New Apartment Homes
When Sharon Donawa retired from a theme park job she’d held for nearly four decades, she looked forward to some well-deserved relaxation. Instead, she...
Orange County Building Official Retires After Lifetime of Service
Orange County Building Official Thomas “Tom” Allen will retire July 31, 2026, concluding an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades in the construction industry and code administration. Allen is widely respected...
Orange County Expands Opportunities with New Innovation Center and Multicultural Senior Center
Orange County recently celebrated a major milestone with the ribbon cutting of its new Innovation Center and Multicultural Senior Center, expanding educational, recreational and...
Community & Services
New Multicultural Senior Center Creates a Place to Connect, Learn and Thrive
Orange County has expanded its commitment to older adults with the opening of the new Multicultural Senior Center, a welcoming space where seniors can stay active, build friendships and access programs and resources that...
A Place to Call Home: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Opens 542 New Apartment Homes
When Sharon Donawa retired from a theme park job she’d held for nearly four decades, she looked forward to some well-deserved relaxation. Instead, she faced a stressful housing situation that’s common for many across...
Orange County Expands Opportunities with New Innovation Center and Multicultural Senior Center
Orange County recently celebrated a major milestone with the ribbon cutting of its new Innovation Center and Multicultural Senior Center, expanding educational, recreational and community resources for residents of all ages. Nearly 700 local residents joined County leaders for the grand opening celebration, which included remarks from Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, guided...
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 Building Official Retires After Lifetime of Service
Orange County Building Official Thomas “Tom” Allen will retire July 31, 2026, concluding an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades in the construction industry and code administration. Allen is widely respected as a leader, technical expert, educator and mentor whose work has advanced...
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 Orange County. Speaking before community leaders, residents and elected officials, Mayor Demings highlighted accomplishments achieved during his administration and emphasized...
