Community & Services
Orange County’s Housing Trust Fund to Provide Housing for Chronically Homeless Disabled Veterans
Addressing the affordable housing crisis in Orange County means more than building new apartment communities from the ground up. It also means reimagining existing spaces to meet urgent community needs. Through its Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Orange County is partnering with Pathlight Home, a local nonprofit, to create new housing for chronically homeless disabled veterans. […]
Orange County Helps Fill Gaps in Affordable Housing as Residents Await More Options
Across the nation, the demand for stable, affordable housing has far outpaced supply. In Orange County, the need is visible in communities like Brixton...
Slowing Down to Save Lives: Orange County’s Approach to Safer Streets
Orange County neighborhoods are getting quieter, calmer — and safer — thanks to the use of innovative traffic calming devices aimed at protecting pedestrians...
Arts Investment and Community Impact: Orange County’s Cultural Grants Deliver Big Returns
From the vibrant sounds of Opera Orlando to the international buzz of the Orlando Fringe Festival, the arts in Orange County are more than...
GRRreat New Flood Control Comes to Orange County
Crews Train on “Tiger Dams” to Learn the Latest Techniques Recently, staff members from Orange County Utilities and Public Works Departments participated in hands-on...
Orange County Fleet Management Ranks Among Top in Nation with 2025 Leading Fleets Award
For the third time since 2020, Orange County’s Fleet Management Division has earned national recognition for excellence — this year being ranked the #14...
Orange County Head Start Helps Families Build a Strong Start to School
As Orange County families gear up for a new school year, more than 1,500 children will be walking into classrooms with a special head...
Spotlight on Moss Park: Explore Orange County’s Wild Side
Although you won’t spot lions and tigers and bears, Moss Park is a legit wildlife sanctuary home to white tail deer, Sherman’s fox squirrel,...
County Employee Juggles Work, Life, Family for a Brighter Future
Balancing work and life can be difficult, especially for a young professional trying to establish their career while starting a family. Wendy Reyes with...
Spotlight on Trimble Park: Connect with Nature at Mount Dora’s Perfect Peninsula
The rustic charm of old Florida beckons visitors seeking a tranquil lakeside setting with wondrous scenery and outdoor adventures. Canopied by sweeping oaks, Trimble...
