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Orange County and Federal Program Provide Residents with Housing Stability

This is the third in a series of stories highlighting the success of the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Shannon Nazworth will likely never forget the interaction she had recently while visiting an affordable housing community. A woman, who Nazworth had never met, leaned in and, […]

Empowering Good Positions Local Nonprofits for Long-Term Success Through Training Support

Investing in the community is always a good thing. Local non-profit leaders are reaping the benefits of this investment through Empowering Good, a nonprofit...

Unlock Contract Success: Orange County’s Contracting Academy Empowers and Educates Businesses

There’s a secret weapon to help business owners and contractors become informed on opportunities to compete for more than $700 million worth of County-managed...

2024 Florida Simulation Summit – A Tech Showcase to Transform Healthcare

The Florida Simulation Summit, themed “Transforming Healthcare Through Intelligence Technologies” was recently held in Orange County. Visionary leaders, pioneering researchers and innovative practitioners all...

We Can Only Build Better Together: Mayor Demings Delivers 2024 State of the County Address

On Friday, June 7, residents and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County...

Avoid Scams After Disaster Strikes: Seek Licensed Contractor

Navigating the aftermath of a hurricane can be a lengthy and emotional process that includes evaluating damages and potential reconstruction. Unfortunately, during these challenging...

Orange County Government Division of Building Safety Hosts Building Safety Month Featuring Education and Events

Orange County Government takes a proactive stance toward building safety with a series of events and educational initiatives to celebrate Building Safety Month. Now...

Orange County’s “Dream Builders”: First-ever Conference Celebrates Team 400

Orange County issues roughly 81,000 vertical building permits a year — including projects small in scope, like a 150-square-foot addition to a single-family home,...

Orange County Construction Update: Kirkman Road Extension Moving Ahead

With Universal’s Epic Universe theme park scheduled to open by the summer of 2025, road construction has begun on the Kirkman Road extension project...

Orange County Consumer Protection Office Helping Victims of Fraud

Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. If you believe you...