Community & Services
Orange County Students Attend Mayor Jacobs’ Sixth Annual Youth Leadership Conference
Nearly 250 Orange County Public Schools students from 24 local high schools attended Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ sixth annual Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) at Valencia College’s west campus on March 11. Mayor Jacobs created the program for student leaders when she took office in 2011 in an effort to connect students with their local […]
Pulse Remembrances and Tributes Make Enduring Mark on Orange County
On February 27, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs was honored to join New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and local dignitaries, as well as the...
Normandy Shores Community Gets Fresh Facelift from Orange County’s Fixing Up the Neighborhood Program
Normandy Shores resident Lila Dascher, 67, has lived in her home for 18 years and has always taken pride in her Pine Hills community....
Sixth Annual Jazz in the Park Recognizes Outstanding Community Organizations
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs hosted the sixth annual Jazz in the Park on March 4 at the majestic Cypress Grove Park. The event...
Dr. John C. Hitt Celebrates 25th Anniversary at the University of Central Florida
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined the University of Central Florida and community leaders to celebrate Dr. John C. Hitt’s 25th anniversary as the...
Orange County Remembers the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Commemorates Black History Month
Orange County Government hosted and took part in several community events in January and February to honor and commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin...
Orange County Welcomes Orlando City Soccer Club Lions to Their New Home
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined the City of Orlando, Parramore Advisory Board, Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) as well as partners and fans...
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...
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...
