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Mosquito Control Efforts Planned for Parts of Apopka, Pine Hills

As of October 12, the Florida Department of Health confirmed four locally transmitted cases of dengue fever in the Apopka area and one in...

Hit the Trails: Green PLACE Launches New Annual Hiking Spree in Orange County

Lace up your hiking shoes and discover a different side of Orange County during the 2026–2027 Green PLACE Hiking Spree, offering residents an opportunity...

Orange County Steps Up Sidewalk Safety

Most residents probably don’t give much thought to the sidewalk beneath their feet — until something is wrong with it. Across unincorporated Orange County,...

Know Your Numbers: Why I’m Sharing My Prostate Cancer Journey

By Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about one of the most...

Orange County Increases Mosquito Surveillance, Encourages Residents to Take Preventive Action

Following two recent health advisories from the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, one regarding increased West Nile virus activity and another confirming...

Discover Pine Hills: New Interactive Story Map Brings the Community’s History and Progress to Life

With a new LYNX bus superstation, recent roadway and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, and the completion of a major septic-to-sewer conversion project, it’s easy to...

Survey Says: Permitting, Inspections and Plan Review Receive High Marks for Customer Service

Customers have spoken, recognizing Orange County employees for delivering knowledgeable, responsive and compassionate service throughout the permitting, inspections and plan review processes. Survey results collected over more...

After Storm Damage and Health Scare, Homeowner ‘Made Whole Again’ through Orange County Recovers

When Hurricane Ian hit Central Florida in 2022, it upended Lorenzo Turner’s life in more ways than one. The storm wrecked his Apopka home,...

Teaching Fire Safety Before the Alarm Sounds

Artificial smoke begins to fill the room. A child reaches for the doorknob, only to discover it is too hot to touch. Guided by...