Community & Services
Mayor Demings Honors Local Tuskegee Airmen Chapter with Proclamation
One of the most uplifting stories of perseverance and courage that emerged from World War II is the journey of the Tuskegee Airmen, unsung heroes who made it possible for African Americans to fly in the United States military and fought through segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups […]
Meet Newly Elected District 6 Commissioner Mike Scott
Orange County District 6 has a new Commissioner, Mike Scott, whose lifelong passion has been community service and youth mentoring. A former Orange County...
Orange County’s Capacity Building Seminar Series Helps Local Nonprofits Thrive
Through the skills learned in Orange County’s Capacity Building Seminar Program, Tamisha Major is helping her nonprofit organization take their mission to the next...
Orange County Receives 16th Straight Tree City USA Designation
In celebration of State Arbor Day, Orange County is sharing its recent recognition by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA...
Orange County Head Start Staffer Awarded Prestigious Statewide Recognition
Shamella Harmon, Orange County Head Start’s mental health and disabilities coordinator, was recently honored with the Aubrey Puckett Memorial Award by the Florida Head...
Orange County Library System Celebrates 100 Years of Community Service
This year, the Orange County Library System (OCLS) will be celebrating 100 years of service to the community. Throughout 2023, it will be hosting...
Orange County Leads the Way in Creating “EPIC” ESOL Pilot for International Drive Hotel Employees
Sadya Pierre has a tough job. For the last five years, she has worked as a housekeeper at the Rosen Centre Hotel on International...
A Look Ahead: Mayor Demings’ Priorities for 2023
When Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings gave his Oath of Office speech on December 6, 2022, he outlined some key focus areas for...
Record Year for Employee Giving Supports Heart of Florida United Way
For nearly 30 years, Orange County Government and its constitutional offices have led a giving campaign to support the Heart of Florida United Way...
2022 Orange County Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive a Huge Success
The 2022 Orange County Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive recently completed its 12th year collecting gifts for the benefit of local youth, and the final numbers are...
