Community & Services

Orange County Regional History Center Continues One Orlando Collection

The preservation efforts of Orange County Regional History Center’s One Orlando Collection continues outside of Pulse nightclub as friends, family members and visitors leave tribute items and condolences in memory of the 49 lives lost at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub where tragedy struck on June 12, 2016.

Orange County Employees Plant Sustainable Garden

A living example of Orange County’s Sustainable Plan, “Our Home for Life,” the Employee Plant Sustainable Garden has become a focal point at the...

Leadership Orlando Kicks Off Class 92

Local community and business leaders gathered at Harry P. Leu Gardens on Sept. 7 to kick off Class 92 of Leadership Orlando. The intensive,...

Orange County’s Board of County Commissioners Recognizes Chef Robert Scambia for Serving Firefighters

Chef Robert Scambia was honored by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and Orange County Fire Rescue Chief Otto...

Mayor Teresa Jacobs Receives Wind Beneath My Wings Award

Mayor Teresa Jacobs received the 2016 Wind Beneath My Wings Award at the Orlando Republicans Women’s Network Gala on Sept. 10.

Orange County Experience Program Engages Citizens in Local Government

Orange County Government kicked off its fifth annual Orange County Experience on Aug. 26 at its Fire Rescue Headquarters in Winter Park. The interactive...

Brightly Colored Birds Take Temporary Refuge at Orange County Government’s Administration Center

Three vibrant chrome-finished bird sculptures created by Gainesville artist Jenn Garrett are on display outside of the Orange County Government Administration Center in downtown...

Orange County Fire Rescue Celebrates Station 28 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On Friday, August 5, 2016, Orange County Fire Rescue celebrated the newly renovated Fire Station 28 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Located in Apopka,...

Central Florida Partnership’s Young Professional Advisory Council Explores Orange County’s New Code

Dozens of young professionals learned about Orange County’s new code and how it will impact future developments in the region during the Young Professionals...

Orange County Hosts Zika Information Session

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orange County Director of Health Services Dr. Chris Hunter hosted a Zika informational session with local commercial business...