Community & Services

Mayor Jacobs and Commissioners for Oath of Office ceremony

Oath of Office Ceremony Draws Hundreds to Orange County Convention Center

The Oath of Office ceremony was held for the second terms of Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and District 4 Commissioner Jennifer Thompson; additionally District 2 Commissioner Bryan Nelson and District 6 Commissioner Victoria P. Siplin were sworn in for their first terms at the Orange County Convention Center on Tuesday morning. The ceremony, held at the Linda W. Chapin Theater, was attended by more than 400 citizens and televised live by Orange TV.

Orange County Welcomes Florida Classic Home to the Citrus Bowl

Orange County proudly welcomed thousands of roaring fans back to the newly- reconstructed Orlando Citrus Bowl for the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic on...

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida Announces Jobs Initiative for Homeless in Orange County

In an effort to address homelessness in the region, Orange County and Goodwill Industries of Central Florida announced the launch of GoodSource Staffing Services...

Orange County Employees Cook Up Pasta with a Purpose to Help Kids in Need

Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently joined Orange County Public Works for the 5th Annual Pasta with a Purpose, an employee luncheon that benefits the children...

Community Leaders Travel to Houston for Learning and Sharing Experience on Homelessness

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness recently embarked on a learning and sharing experience in Houston to engage...

Minnesota Officials Tour Belvin Perry, Jr. Central Receiving Center

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently hosted Minnesota Senator Barb Goodwin and Hennepin County 4th Judicial District Judge Jay Quam for a learning and...

Orange County Celebrates Groundbreaking of MLS Soccer Stadium

Orange County joined the community in celebrating the historic groundbreaking of Orlando City Soccer’s new stadium in downtown Orlando on Thursday. This marks a...

Orange County Recognizes Winners of Jefferson Awards’ Lead360 Challenge

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) recognized a group of young citizens who participated in the...

Agricultural Community Unites at Orange County Farm Bureau’s Annual Dinner

The Orange County Farm Bureau’s Annual Dinner, held recently at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, saluted the region’s agricultural community and the invaluable contributions of...

Orange County’s Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Hits High Note with Cultural Performances and Family Events

Orange County hosted several family oriented events during Hispanic Heritage Month, held annually from Sept. 15 to Oct .15, to honor the accomplishments of...