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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 are a victim of fraud or unfair business practices, you may file a complaint with the Orange County Consumer Protection Office, a valuable local resource. After your complaint is received, it […]

Orange County’s Budget Addresses Top Priorities for Resident Quality of Life

One of Orange County Government’s most important budget functions is to invest in all aspects of the local community to enhance the quality of...

Inaugural Orange County Contracting Academy Helps Businesses Navigate Bid Process

For the first time ever, Orange County Government held a free comprehensive Contracting Academy on July 21, to provide information to area businesses and...

Orange County Small Business BOOST Program Helps Those Still Recovering from Pandemic

Many local business owners are still struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to assist them, Orange County has introduced the...

Orange County Expands ESOL Pilot Program for International Drive Employees

With preliminary research indicating positive outcomes in student learning and employer experience, Orange County Government recently expanded its ESOL for Working Adults pilot program to include...

Chief Innovation & Emerging Technologies Officer Profile | Simone Babb

When Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings appointed Simone Babb as the new Chief Innovation & Emerging Technologies Officer in September 2022, she came...

Leading Sustainability & Resilience: Chief Officer Carrie Black

In July 2020, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings appointed a 40-member committee of sustainability and resilience subject matter experts from surrounding businesses, agencies,...

2023 Florida Simulation Summit A Forum for Collaboration

On May 10, 2023, Orange County Government, the National Center for Simulation and Duke Energy hosted the 8th Annual Florida Simulation Summit — Digital...

Mayor Demings Delivers 2023 State of the County Address

On Friday, June 9, citizens and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County...

English for Speakers of Other Languages Pilot Program Helping Employees and Employers in I-Drive Corridor

With low unemployment rates and visitors returning to the community after the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in the International Drive corridor are dealing with talent...