Community & Services
Because Anybody Can Serve: MLK Day of Service Reflection and Impact
For the third consecutive year, Orange County partnered with U.S. Hunger to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a powerful act of service: the MLK Day of Service Million Meal Pack. Held on January 19, 2026, the annual event brought the community together with one goal — pack one million meals […]
Building Inclusion Through Sensory Sundays at the Orange County Regional History Center
For many families, visiting a museum can be an exciting day of learning and discovery. But for individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities, bright...
Neighborhood Beautification Grants Help Strengthen Orange County Communities
Orange County is helping neighborhoods look their best through its Neighborhood Beautification Grant Program, which funds projects that enhance entranceways, common areas and shared...
Open for Business: Orange County Launches New Business Resource Office
Small business owners and entrepreneurs now have access to a new Orange County resource hub connecting them with programs, tools, financial assistance and training...
Winter Freeze Precautions for Your Home Plumbing System
Central Florida regularly enjoys warm weather and sunshine year-round, but occasionally braces for frigid, below-freezing temperatures. Orange County Utilities reminds residents about precautions to...
Orange County Advances Major Transportation Improvements in Horizon West
Horizon West has experienced rapid growth over the last decade and continues to attract new residents, businesses and visitors. Originally planned more than 30...
Orange County’s COACH Program Brings Preventive Healthcare to the Community
Orange County’s County Outreach Awareness Community Health (COACH) program made significant strides in 2025, dramatically expanding its reach and impact across the region. Operated...
Noise Complaint? Here’s Who to Call
Whether it is late-night music, early-morning yard work or construction during the weekend, unwanted noise can quickly disrupt the peace we expect at home....
Orange County Employees Set New Giving Record in 2025 United Way Campaign
Orange County employees once again demonstrated their generosity and community spirit, raising an unprecedented $1.45 million during the 2025 Heart of Florida United Way...
Making Spirits Bright: Guang Ming Temple/BLIA Donates Hundreds of Toys to Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive
The Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Florida Chapter made a generous donation to the annual Orange County Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive. On December 5,...
