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Summer Heat Safety: Know the Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses
As Central Florida braces for rising summer temperatures, it is important to recognize the early symptoms of heat‑related illnesses and when to act. Knowing the warning signs will help you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy this summer. Most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses include older adults, infants and children; people with chronic...
Orange County Marks One Year of Accelerated Transportation Safety Program with 76 Projects Completed
One year after Orange County launched its Accelerated Transportation Safety Program, County officials are reporting strong progress in improving roadway safety, access and mobility...
Orange County Financial Empowerment Center: Six Months of Community Impact
Orange County’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) initiative, which has helped hundreds of people take control of their finances, is expanding its reach, now with...
Mayor Jerry L. Demings Touts Efficiency During 2025 State of the County Address
Marking his 44th year as a public servant, Mayor Jerry L. Demings delivered his 2025 State of the County address at the Linda Chapin...
Community & Services
Orange County Marks One Year of Accelerated Transportation Safety Program with 76 Projects Completed
One year after Orange County launched its Accelerated Transportation Safety Program, County officials are reporting strong progress in improving roadway safety, access and mobility for residents across all six districts. The program was established...
Orange County Financial Empowerment Center: Six Months of Community Impact
Orange County’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) initiative, which has helped hundreds of people take control of their finances, is expanding its reach, now with five locations operating across the County and a new virtual...
Orange County Utilities highlights Smart Irrigation Month with helpful reminders
July is Smart Irrigation Month and Orange County Utilities wants to remind residents of ways they can efficiently manage their irrigation systems. As summer temperatures rise, the demand for water to irrigate lawns, gardens and landscapes also increases. By doing your part and being water smart, customers can help preserve our precious water resources...
Public Health & Safety
Summer Heat Safety: Know the Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses
As Central Florida braces for rising summer temperatures, it is important to recognize the early symptoms of heat‑related illnesses and when to act. Knowing the warning signs will help you and your loved ones...
Be hurricane-ready: Sign up for OCAlert before a storm arrives
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and forecasters are predicting an above-average number of storms. Now is the time for Orange County residents to prepare — and one of the simplest, most...
Code Compliance Inspector Helps Rescue Abused Dogs
What began as a routine property inspection turned into a life-changing moment for three dogs thanks to the quick thinking and compassion of an Orange County Code Compliance Inspector. While inspecting an apartment unit for a standard code issue on March 28, Harmoni Houser spotted three golden retriever mixes that were clearly malnourished and...
Business
Hiring event helps Neighborhood Services fill vacant Code Compliance Inspector positions
In 2024, Orange County’s Code Compliance team conducted more than 33,200 inspections and resolved 16,000 cases related to property management issues, structural deficiencies, nuisance complaints and more. And they did it all despite not...
Orange County Utilities Retains AAA Bond Ratings, Continues to Strive for Excellence
The Water and Wastewater System of Orange County Utilities in Central Florida recently was awarded AAA ratings by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings for bonds issued in May 2025. These prestigious designations were...
A Truly Epic Collaboration: Orange County Played Monumental Role in Universal’s New Theme Park
Even before construction finished, Epic Universe was already shattering local records. To make the giant theme park a reality, Orange County Government issued 1,150 permits and conducted nearly 34,000 inspections across the 750-acre property — making it the largest single development project the County has ever undertaken. As Epic Universe nears its grand debut,...
