Community & Services
Orange County Animal Services Launches New Website
The animals of Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) have some exciting news. After many years of dedicated service, the time has come to retire the longstanding OCAS website and launch a new site – one that is a stronger reflection of the amazing animals and ongoing efforts at Orange County Animal Services. Starting today, all […]
Corrections Mentoring Program Puts Children on Right Path
For nearly a decade, employees from Orange County Corrections have spent time each week with local elementary school students as part of the department’s...
New Solar Co-ops Launch in Orange County
Orange County is building on the momentum of the state’s largest and most successful solar co-op by again partnering with Solar United Neighbors of...
Orange County Celebrates USTA National Campus’ One-Year Anniversary
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined community leaders and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) on Jan. 4 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of...
Hurricane Irma Tops Orange County’s Newsroom in 2017
The impact of Hurricane Irma was felt across Orange County in September 2017. The first Category 5 hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season...
Great Oaks Village Helps Children in Foster Care Establish New Roots
For 93 years, Orange County has been home to Great Oaks Village (GOV), one of the most historic residential foster group homes for children...
Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ Holiday Heroes Toy Drive Brings Joy to Orange County
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs welcomed four families to the Oak Ridge Neighborhood Center for Families (NCF) on Dec. 18 for her annual Holiday...
Orange County Fire Rescue’s Shop with a Firefighter Brings Holiday Magic to Deserving Children
Orange County Fire Rescue partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida to make the holidays extra special for nearly 30 well-deserving students...
Wayne Densch Center Expands Affordable Housing through $8.8 Million Renovation
Representatives from Ability Housing, Florida Hospital/Adventist Health System and the Town of Eatonville joined Orange County Vice-Mayor and District 6 Commissioner Victoria P. Siplin...
Orange County Helps OUC Dedicate Community Solar Farm
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer along with Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) leaders dedicated the Kenneth P. Ksionek Community Solar...
