Community & Services
A Neighborhood You Should Know: Old and New Merge to Make Azalea Park an Enduring Neighborhood
Created from the remains of a private air field, Azalea Park is situated in the middle of the hustle and bustle of modern-day Orange County, but it possesses the charm that defines its roots as an area that was originally surveyed in 1843 by Henry Washington, George Washington’s nephew. Bordered by Colonial Drive to the […]
Black History Month Spotlight: First Black Female Municipal Fire Safety Inspector in Orange County
Almost 40 years ago, a social worker talked to students about having the heart to serve others at an Evans High School’s Career Day....
The Foster Factor: Orange County Animal Services Offers Program for Kittens to be Adoption Ready
For Orange County Animal Services, offering a foster care program that places pets in temporary homes until ready for adoption saves thousands of lives...
Orange County Mayor Demings Presents AKC Humane Fund Award For Canine Excellence
On Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, welcomed Orange County...
A Neighborhood You Should Know: Oak Ridge Showcases Orange County’s Unique Mix of Ethnicity and Diversity
When most people see a neighborhood for the first time, they focus on its homes and setting. Some places, however, only reveal their true...
Founder of County’s First Hispanic Women’s Business Association Goes Extra Mile to Mentor Others
When Orange County resident Mercy James won the District 5 Citizen of the Year award at the 2019 Community Conference, she was honored and...
Whoville Holiday Highlights Orange County’s Fundraising Success of $691,655 for Heart of Florida United Way
Since 1939, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) has been at the forefront of health and human care services in the Central Florida region....
Toy Drive Collaboration Leads to Happy Holidays for Families
Orange County Government emphasizes collaboration in its projects throughout the community, including collecting more than 4,100 toys for families in need during this holiday...
A Great Start: Orange County Employee Credits Head Start with Family Success
Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in life, and Orange County Head Start helps to provide those opportunities to local residents. One Orange...
FusionFest Helps Lifelong Travel Dreams Take Flight
Lake County resident Jenna Simpson had always envisioned visiting England, where her Jamaican father was born, and New York, the birthplace of her mother....
