Community & Services

Central Florida International Trade Office Program Manager Christopher Leggett stands with Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings as they both hold an award.

Central Florida International Trade Office Celebrates Five Years of Connecting Local Businesses to the World

The Central Florida International Trade Office (CFITO) celebrated five years of successfully connecting local businesses to the global marketplace on April 18, 2019 at the National Entrepreneur Center. In late 2013, Orange County Government and JPMorgan Chase & Co. partnered with the National Entrepreneur Center to establish the CFITO. Soon after, the City of Orlando […]

Orange County’s Corrections Department Creates Culture of Sharing, Caring and Giving Back

In the last month alone, the Orange County Corrections Department has donated 500 pairs of obsolete but brand new cargo-style uniform pants to 10...

Orange County’s Social Media and Technology Workgroup Expands Citizen Engagement Efforts

Orange County’s Social Media and Technology Workgroup recently met with Mayor Jerry L. Demings to share ideas on digital trends, best practices and community...

Housing for All Task Force Begins Tackling Affordable Housing Crisis

According to the 2016 American Community Survey, an estimated 31 percent of Central Florida households are considered cost burdened and carrying housing costs that...

National Forum for Black Public Administrators Meet In Orange County to Discuss Community Leadership and Engagement

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) recently held its annual national conference at the Hilton Orlando and hosted more than 1,000 African-American...

Orange County Head Start Division Recognized Nationally for Community Partnerships

Orange County’s Head Start Division recently co-hosted more than 2,000 guests at the National Head Start Association’s (NHSA) annual Parent and Family Engagement Conference...

Orange County Celebrates East Orange District Park Recreation Center Ribbon Cutting

Orange County Parks and Recreation held its ribbon cutting ceremony for the East Orange District Park Recreation Center on April 2, 2019. Located in...

Orange County Regional Economic Summit Highlights Importance of Regional Partnerships

Mayor Jerry L. Demings joined partners from across Central Florida and the Orlando Economic Partnership to host the 2019 Orange County Regional Economic Summit...

Animal Services Continues Enrichment with Addition of New Training Class

Orange County Animal Services has now entered its 50th year in operation. Animal sheltering has drastically evolved since that time, when initially the sole...

Orange County’s Adopt-A-Highway Program Engages Community Members to Volunteer and Clean Up County-Maintained Roads

Since 1989, Orange County Government has managed a fun and educational program designed to allow citizens to make a positive impact by enhancing the...