Community & Services

Lake Silver Elementary School Participates in Severe Weather Awareness Week with Orange County’s Office of Emergency Management

February 22 through 26 is Severe Weather Awareness Week across Florida, and Orange County is urging citizens to be aware of the dangers the region may face when lightning, thunderstorms, hurricanes, flooding or extreme temperatures strike.

Beloved Kelly Park in Apopka Awarded State Historic Marker

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and District 2 Commissioner Bryan Nelson recently joined Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer and members of the Apopka Historical Society...

Oldest Orange County Animal Services Volunteer Delivers Lots of Love

When Fleur de Lys Healy, 85, lost her cat Motor five years ago, she was devastated. To try to find him, Healy began visiting...

Orange County Celebrates Multiculturalism and Diversity at Annual Black History Month Luncheon

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined citizens and employees for Orange County Government’s Annual Black History Month Celebration Luncheon, held on the lawn of...

Orange County’s Traffic Management Center Green Lights Optimal Commute Times

Most Orange County residents, driving during rush hour, want as much green time at traffic lights as possible to help ease their commute times.

Orange County Fire Rescue’s New Rescue Unit Dedicated to Fallen Firefighter

Orange County Fire Rescue recently placed Truck 30 into service and retired the former unit to serve the growing population and visitors of west...

Orange County Employees Recognized for Safe Driving

On Tuesday, Feb. 2, DriveCam conducted a Safe Driver Recognition Program in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers to acknowledge Orange County Government Employees...

Mental Health Facility Honors Respected Judge and Advocate Belvin Perry, Jr.

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and nearly 100 local dignitaries, leaders and guests recently gathered at the Central Receiving Center (CRC), for a dedication...

Orange County Fire Rescue Graduates New Recruit Class

Orange County Fire Rescue held its Recruit Class 74 graduation ceremony at Full Sail University on Jan 15. The large class – a total...

Automated Garbage and Recycling Collection Update

Orange County is working diligently during the transition to the new Automated Garbage and Recycling Collection program.