Community & Services
Orange County Surpasses Fundraising Goal for Heart of Florida United Way
Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orange County employees gathered for the County’s 2017 Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) Campaign’s Victory Celebration Luncheon on Dec. 6 at the Orange County Convention Center. For more than 90 years, United Way has been at the forefront of health and human care services in the Central Florida region. Every […]
Pathways Drop-In Center Rebuilds after Fire to Better Serve Individuals that are Homeless, Living with Mental Illness
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, along with local law enforcement leaders including Orlando Police Chief John Mina, Orange County Chief of Corrections Cornita A....
Orange County Employees Enjoy Pasta with a Purpose to Help Kids in Need
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently joined Orange County Public Works for the 8th Annual Pasta with a Purpose, an employee luncheon that benefits...
Central Florida Communicators Meeting Reflects on Hurricane Irma and Emergency Preparedness
Communication professionals from across Central Florida recently met at Orange County’s Emergency Operations Center to discuss lessons learned and the aftermath of Hurricane Irma...
Orange County Corrections’ Construction Program Opens Doors for Inmates Seeking Fresh Start
Orange County Corrections Department, Valencia Community College, SunTrust and Goodwill Industries hosted what has become a very special event for a very unique population...
Mayor Jacobs Joins Holiday Parades to Spread Yuletide Cheer Across Orange County
Mayor Teresa Jacobs and members of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners joined local residents at several holiday parades hosted by the cities...
Orange County Welcomes Back the Annual Florida Blue Florida Classic
Orange County welcomed thousands of fans to Camping World Stadium for the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic on Saturday, Nov. 18 with a rivalry...
Orange County Recycles Day 2017 Attracts Crowds to Learn About Recycling
Orange County Recycles Day, an annual family-friendly event that celebrates recycling and demonstrates the importance of green practices in our community, recently attracted nearly...
Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ Leadership Recognized by the International Drive Chamber of Commerce
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs was recognized by the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce with the Visionary Leadership Award at its 30th...
Calling All Animal Lovers! Orange County Animal Services To Host Barktoberfest
Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) invites all animal lovers to join them this Sunday, Nov. 19 for the shelter’s sixth annual Barktoberfest adoption event...
