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Orange County Hosts Its First-Ever Mayor’s Citizens Academy – En Español
Reflecting Orange County’s commitment to inclusivity and its growing Hispanic population, the County recently wrapped up its first-ever Mayor’s Citizens Academy conducted entirely in Spanish. The 10-week interactive program, designed to give residents an in-depth look at how local government works, concluded with a graduation ceremony on April 10, 2025. Forty-six residents proudly completed...
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...
Leading with Strength, Service and Song
Meet Lieutenant Gwenetta Garrett — a dedicated leader who uses her position to inspire, support and uplift others. Currently serving in Orange County Jail...
A Veteran’s Mission: Honoring Norris Henderson
When Norris Henderson left the U.S. Marines after two decades of service, his mission was far from over. Today, as program manager of Mission...
Community & Services
Orange County Hosts Its First-Ever Mayor’s Citizens Academy – En Español
Reflecting Orange County’s commitment to inclusivity and its growing Hispanic population, the County recently wrapped up its first-ever Mayor’s Citizens Academy conducted entirely in Spanish. The 10-week interactive program, designed to give residents an...
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...
Leading with Strength, Service and Song
Meet Lieutenant Gwenetta Garrett — a dedicated leader who uses her position to inspire, support and uplift others. Currently serving in Orange County Jail Security Operations at the Horizon Facility (B1), she is in her 35th year with the department. She began her career in a civilian role as a fiscal officer and a...
Public Health & Safety
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...
“Road Diet” Strategy for Safer Roadway Configuration
Many of Orange County’s busiest thoroughfares were developed decades ago when cars ruled the road, but in recent years people have changed how they get around. Mass transit, bicycles, scooters and other micromobility devices...
Bicycle Lanes Make Orange County Roads Safer and More Functional
Central Florida’s roads are expanding to accommodate more residents and visitors, but not everyone who uses these roads drives cars or trucks. Many use bicycles to get around town, and that presents a safety challenge for Orange County, which is addressing the issue head on with its Accelerated Transportation Safety Program. Roads designed decades...
Business
One-Year Milestone of Orange County Solar Installation Celebrated
Ahead of National Solar Appreciation Day, March 14, Orange County officials gathered to commemorate the one-year milestone for the county’s largest ground-mounted solar array, which is located at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility in...
Demings Digest | February 2025
Greetings, What an exciting start to the year! Here at the Orange County Administration Offices, we celebrated newly installed public artwork on display at our Sculpture on the Lawn exhibit and opened our doors...
Reducing Pedestrian Deaths: Orange County Traffic Safety Experts Focus on Crossings
In recent years Central Florida has had the dubious distinction as being one of the deadliest regions in the country for pedestrians, but Orange County engineers and planners are working hard to change that narrative. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports accidents involving pedestrians account for nearly 17 percent of all traffic fatalities...
