Business
Saving Small Businesses: Orange County Invests Nearly $80 Million through CARES Funding
Andreas Afxendiou, owner of Athena Chicken in Maitland, had run a successful “Mom and Pop” restaurant since opening in 1988, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he was suddenly facing an uncertain future. In an effort to keep his doors open, he turned to the Orange County CARES Small Business Grant Program for financial help. He, […]
A Sustainable Idea that Truly Holds Water: Orange County Public Works’ Successful Stormwater Harvesting Project
When Orange County was asked to take part in a stormwater harvesting demonstration project, it readily agreed. Stormwater harvesting involves collecting, storing and treating...
Orange County Utilities Recognized with J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award
Orange County Utilities provides a safe and reliable water supply for over 150,000 residential and commercial customers and has been ranked No. 1 in...
2020 Virtual Florida Simulation Summit: Three Things You Need to Know
The annual Florida Simulation Summit, hosted by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, in partnership with the National Center for Simulation and the Orlando Economic...
Pink Engines Ignite Buzz: Orange County Fire Rescue Rolls Out Specialty Units in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The presence of a pink fire engine has become a traditional sighting across Central Florida for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Orlando Health’s parade of...
Orange County Toughens Parking Standards and Enforcement Tools
Every year, The Orange County Sheriff’s Office receives hundreds of complaints regarding improperly parked vehicles. The issues range from cars left on the side...
Orange County Has ‘Got You Covered’ during COVID-19 Pandemic
By Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic is not a political statement or a personal opinion. It...
Safely Seated: Orange County Fire Rescue Offers Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoints
It’s a proven fact car seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car seats...
Orange County Convention Center Hosts Together Again Expo
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) welcomed its first trade show under modified operations on July 24, 2020. The Together Again Expo, hosted in...
Orange County Health Services Resumes Free COVID-19 Testing at Econ Soccer Complex This Week
APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WEEK WHAT: After temporarily closing the free COVID-19 testing at Econ Soccer Complex, ahead of the weather last week,...
