Community & Services
Orange County Consumer Fraud Unit Protects Citizens and Visitors from Scams
This week marks the 18th annual National Consumer Protection Week, which is a coordinated campaign that encourages consumers to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make better-informed decisions.
Orange County Animal Services Helped by Caring Volunteers as Adoption Numbers Soar
Every year, nearly 20,000 dogs and cats enter Orange County Animal Services (OCAS). The majority of these animals are strays with no known background....
Orange County Fire Rescue Participates in Charity Hockey Game
Orange County Fire Rescue went head-to-head with Central Florida law enforcement at the Amway Center during the recent Guns N’ Hoses charity hockey game...
Lake Silver Elementary School Participates in Severe Weather Awareness Week with Orange County’s Office of Emergency Management
February 22 through 26 is Severe Weather Awareness Week across Florida, and Orange County is urging citizens to be aware of the dangers the...
Beloved Kelly Park in Apopka Awarded State Historic Marker
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and District 2 Commissioner Bryan Nelson recently joined Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer and members of the Apopka Historical Society...
Oldest Orange County Animal Services Volunteer Delivers Lots of Love
When Fleur de Lys Healy, 85, lost her cat Motor five years ago, she was devastated. To try to find him, Healy began visiting...
Orange County Celebrates Multiculturalism and Diversity at Annual Black History Month Luncheon
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined citizens and employees for Orange County Government’s Annual Black History Month Celebration Luncheon, held on the lawn of...
Orange County’s Traffic Management Center Green Lights Optimal Commute Times
Most Orange County residents, driving during rush hour, want as much green time at traffic lights as possible to help ease their commute times.
Orange County Fire Rescue’s New Rescue Unit Dedicated to Fallen Firefighter
Orange County Fire Rescue recently placed Truck 30 into service and retired the former unit to serve the growing population and visitors of west...
Orange County Employees Recognized for Safe Driving
On Tuesday, Feb. 2, DriveCam conducted a Safe Driver Recognition Program in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers to acknowledge Orange County Government Employees...
