Community & Services

Orange County Marks One Year of Accelerated Transportation Safety Program with 76 Projects Completed
One year after Orange County launched its Accelerated Transportation Safety Program, County officials are reporting strong progress in improving roadway safety, access and mobility for residents across all six districts. The program was established in 2023 as a fast-tracked initiative to identify and deliver critical transportation safety improvements in high-priority areas. With an emphasis on […]
Orange County Financial Empowerment Center: Six Months of Community Impact
Orange County’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) initiative, which has helped hundreds of people take control of their finances, is expanding its reach, now with...
Orange County Utilities highlights Smart Irrigation Month with helpful reminders
July is Smart Irrigation Month and Orange County Utilities wants to remind residents of ways they can efficiently manage their irrigation systems. As summer...
Solid Waste Professionals Earn Top Standings in Annual Heavy Equipment Competition
When the team from Orange County Utilities recently competed in a heavy equipment competition, they had a goal of doing their best. When the...
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...
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...