Community & Services

Experience Culture Like Never Before With Open Scene Where All Voices are Celebrated

This is the fifth in a series of newsroom stories highlighting local arts and culture organizations awarded Cultural Tourism Grants. Whether through a theatrical production, festival, workshop, or visual arts expo, Open Scene strives to curate spaces where diverse voices can be seen, heard and celebrated. “We try to create more spaces for dialog and […]

Mayor Jerry L. Demings Touts Efficiency During 2025 State of the County Address

Marking his 44th year as a public servant, Mayor Jerry L. Demings delivered his 2025 State of the County address at the Linda Chapin...

Orange County’s Housing Trust Fund continues to make an impact

A groundbreaking ceremony held on April 14 was a chance to celebrate the progress Orange County is making in tackling the affordable housing crisis....

A Truly Epic Collaboration: Orange County Played Monumental Role in Universal’s New Theme Park

Even before construction finished, Epic Universe was already shattering local records. To make the giant theme park a reality, Orange County Government issued 1,150...

Redistricting Criteria: The Legal Rules That Shape Districts

As Orange County moves from six to eight commission districts, it is important for residents to understand the legal requirements guiding how new district...

Orange County Fleet Fuels Future Talent at SkillsUSA

Orange County’s Fleet Management Division is helping shape Florida’s next generation of mechanics through hands-on participation in the annual SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and...

Timucua Arts Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Bringing Art to Life

This is the fourth in a series of newsroom stories highlighting local arts and culture organizations awarded Cultural Tourism Grants Strolling along Summerlin Avenue...

Understanding Redistricting: The Principles That Guide Fair Representation

With Orange County transitioning from six to eight commission districts, the redistricting process is underway to ensure fair and balanced representation. But what exactly...

Financial Empowerment Centers Helping Residents Gain Control of Their Finances

When Khenitha Reeves moved from Tallahassee to Orange County in 2020 with her two young daughters, she was determined to build a better life....

Water Conservation Calendar Awards Ceremony Commemorates Two Decades of Student Talent

Orange County Utilities and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) recently gathered to honor imaginative K-12 student artists whose work is featured in the annual...