Community & Services
Preparing for an Active El Niño Season: Tips from the Orange County Office of Emergency Management
Warmer waters over the eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator and the resulting influence on the atmosphere indicate a strong, and perhaps historic, El Niño this winter and upcoming spring, according to the Orange County Office of Emergency Management,
Orange County Steps Up Pedestrian Safety with Walk-Ride-Thrive!
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently launched Walk-Ride-Thrive!, a pedestrian safety initiative that focuses on creating an environment where local residents, businesses and visitors...
Orange County Highlights Drone Safety at Eye in the Sky Communicators Meeting
The holiday season may bring more eyes in the sky as consumer purchases and interest in drones continue to soar in Central Florida. According...
Orange County Citizens Help Make “Adopt a Fire Station” a Record Success
This holiday season, Orange County citizens reached new heights of generosity by adopting all 41 Orange County Fire Rescue fire stations, as part of...
“Day of Giving” Helps Local Homeless who have Mental Illness
On December 16, members of Orange County’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) hosted “Day of Giving,” a holiday celebration for the patrons of Pathways Drop-In...
Orlando EDC Insider Update Highlights Orange County’s Economic Successes
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined local investors and business leaders at the Orlando Economic Development Commission’s (EDC) Insider Update event at the Orlando...
Orange County Employees Exceed United Way Goal
Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined Orange County employees at the Orange County Convention Center for the 2014 Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) Campaign’s Victory...
Mayor Jacobs Joins Holiday Heroes Toy Drive Shopping Event at Taft Neighborhood Center
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined three local families at the Taft Neighborhood Center for Families (NCF) to help select gifts for their children...
Orange County Kicks Off Holiday Season with 13th Annual Holiday at Heritage Square
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined citizens and guests on Dec. 12 at the Orange County Regional History Center to kick off the holiday...
Orange County Welcomes Back Florida Classic Kicks to Orlando Citrus Bowl
Orange County and Central Floridians proudly welcomed thousands of roaring fans back to the Orlando Citrus Bowl for the annual Florida Classic in November...
