Community & Services
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 capacity building program designed to help Orange County nonprofits sustain to thrive and ultimately serve more people. Just over two years ago, Orange County Government and the Rollins Crummer Graduate School […]
CDBG 50th Anniversary: Orange County, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County replace blind veteran’s roof
This is the second in a series of stories highlighting the success of the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which is celebrating its...
Orange County Captures 15 NACo Achievement Awards for 2024
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently recognized outstanding county government programs and services with its 2024 Achievement Awards, and Orange County garnered 16...
Triple Milestone: Cheers to 40 Years of Service
It’s noteworthy when an employee reaches 40 years of public service. It’s remarkable when three employees in the same division celebrate the milestone together....
Outdoor Adventures Await Campers at Orange County Parks and Recreation
Adventurers seeking a relaxing retreat surrounded by nature needn’t search any farther than the rustic campgrounds offered at Orange County Parks and Recreation. Five...
Explore Orange County Parks With Little Ones in Tow
Orange County serves the community with an extensive park system, boasting more than 15,000 acres of outdoor fun. From pristine waterways and hiking trails...
Orange County Grants Can Help Beautify Local Neighborhoods
Orange County Senior Code Compliance Officer Steve Marconi was driving around East Orlando when he noticed the entrance sign missing from a subdivision. Someone...
Doggone Fun in Store For Pups at Orange County Parks
Tail-wagging fun awaits canines at more than a dozen dog parks throughout Orange County. These dog-friendly spots provide an outdoor oasis for four-legged friends...
91-year-old Orange County Woman Fondly Recalls Lake Lucy Memories During Lake Appreciation Month
Peggy Lantz learned to swim in Lake Lucy at age four. Nearly nine decades later, she still heads out to the peaceful water every...
Fred Robinson Awarded Inaugural Orange County Veteran of the Year
The Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council’s Veteran of the Year Committee recently selected Sgt. Fred Robinson, USMC, Retired, as the recipient of the...
