Community & Services
Orange County Celebrates Building Safety Month
Orange County Government’s Division of Building Safety in conjunction with the International Code Council (ICC) celebrated Building Safety Month (BSM) in May. This year’s theme was Building Codes: Driving Growth through Innovation, Resilience and Safety.
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs Testifies at U.S. Senate Subcommittee on the Heroin Epidemic
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and...
Ten-Year-Old Named Honorary Orange County Fire Rescue Firefighter at Employee Recognition Ceremony
Orange County Fire Rescue recognized 10-year-old Jared Santos as an Honorary Firefighter on April 15, during an Employee Recognition Ceremony at Full Sail Live....
Veterans Advisory Council Celebrates Orange County’s Newest Centenarian
The Orange County Veterans Advisory Council and Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently gathered to celebrate the birthday of retired Air Force Col. Hugh Durwood Maxwell...
Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge Celebrates “Animal-versary”
Community leaders and local citizens came together to celebrate the three-year “animal-versary” of the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge (BTN) at Eagles Roost Park...
Orange County Urges Pet Owners to Prepare Ahead of Storm Season
Rain or shine, no matter the season, pet owners should be prepared with extra supplies and a plan of action for their pets in...
Emergency Preparedness for Orange County’s Special Needs Community
The damage caused by forces of nature such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods can present real challenges for Orange County citizens who have physical,...
Orange County Encourages Citizens to Review, Reboot, Be Ready at Free Hurricane Expo on June 4
With hurricane season fast approaching, now is the time for Central Floridians to ensure that families are prepared in the event of storm. Although...
Orange County Law Enforcement Ceremony Honors Fallen Heroes
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently joined community leaders and local law enforcement agencies for the 34th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony to honor...
Camping World Stadium Welcomes Copa America Centenario Tournaments
Orange County continues to be the nation’s premier destination for soccer with the recent announcement that Camping World Stadium will host the 2016 Copa...
