Community & Services
Mayor Jacobs’ Sustainability Awards Recognizes Aquaponics STEM Learning Project at Wekiva High School
For the first time since the launch of Orange County’s sustainability plan, “Our Home for Life,” the Orange County Sustainable Development Awards were presented by Mayor Teresa Jacobs at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Feb. 21.
Orange County Unveils Newest Inclusive Playground at Young Pine Park Grand Opening
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and District 4 Commissioner Jennifer Thompson joined local residents for the grand opening of Young Pine Community Park on...
Mayor Jacobs’ Reading Initiative Celebrates Literacy Week in Orange County
In conjunction with the Florida Department of Education’s Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! initiative and to help raise awareness about the importance of reading and...
NFL Pro Bowl Welcomes 60,834 Fans to Orange County
Orange County and Camping World Stadium hosted more than 60,800 fans for the National Football League (NFL) Pro Bowl on Jan. 30. Orange County...
Orange County’s Top 2016 Newsroom Posts
The year 2016 was filled with healing, promise and economic opportunity for Orange County and its residents. As a result of the region’s culture...
Orange County Experience Graduates Fifth Class in 2016
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs congratulates the fifth graduating class from the Orange County Experience program. The Orange County Experience, an 11-week educational program...
Orange County Surpasses Goal to Raise $574,855 for Heart of Florida United Way in 2016
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orange County employees gathered for the 2016 Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) Campaign’s Victory Celebration luncheon on...
Holiday Heroes Toy Drive Shopping Event Hosted at Ivey Lane Neighborhood Center
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs welcomed four local mothers to the Ivey Lane Neighborhood Center for Families (NCF) on Dec. 15 for her annual...
Central Florida Community Continues to Heal Six Months After Pulse Tragedy
On Dec. 12, Orange County Government and the City of Orlando hosted a Pulse Six-Month Remembrance Ceremony to honor the 49 victims, their families...
Orange County Hosts Annual Florida Association of Counties Legislative Conference
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs welcomed county commissioners from across the state to the 2016-2017 Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Legislative Conference at the...
