Community & Services
Orange County Marks Hispanic Heritage Month with Communitywide Celebrations
Orange County recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a reception on the north lawn of the County Administration Center that featured musical performances, delicious food and an exhibition highlighting the works of talented local Hispanic artists.
Community Unites for Red Tie Celebrity Golf Extravaganza
Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently attended the 4th Annual Red Tie Celebrity Golf Extravaganza, which was hosted by District 6 City of Orlando City Commissioner...
Orange County Animal Services Sees Payoff from Multiple Initiatives, Announces Record High Adoption Month
Orange County Animal Services had a record number of shelter pets adopted in July. Last month, 339 dogs, 297 cats and 10 smaller pets...
Girl Scouts’ Request Prompts New Traffic Signal in Orange County
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently highlighted the efforts of members of Girl Scouts Junior Troop 967, who had requested the installation of a...
Orange County Unites for 2014 Summer of Service
In support of Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ Summer of Service initiative, local citizens worked together and volunteered in the program’s cleanup and community...
Advisory Boards Play Vital Role in Orange County Government
Mayor Teresa Jacobs and members of her administration recently welcomed Orange County‘s newest Advisory Board members at an informal meet-and-greet and shared information on...
Orange County Citizens Honored at 2014 Florida Neighborhoods Conference
Several Orange County citizens were honored at the 2014 Florida Neighborhoods Conference for their invaluable contributions in their neighborhoods and communities.
Orange County’s Newest Centenarian Honored with Proclamation
Orange County’s newest centenarian Opal Shields was honored with a proclamation and a special luncheon at the Taft Community Center on her 100th birthday....
Behind the Perimeter – A Glimpse inside Orange County Corrections Veterans’ Dorm
While waiting to catch a flight, Malik Muhammad mapped out an idea he had on a napkin. Muhammad, who at the time held the...
Orange County Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Orange County Regional History Center recently hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Civil...
