Community & Services
Women’s History Month Trailblazers: Amanda Freeman
Amanda Freeman, Disaster Health and Medical Manager Office of the Medical Director and Emergency Medical Services Amanda Freeman is a U.S. Air Force veteran who is one of the driving forces behind Orange County Health Services’ role in emergency response for hurricanes and other unplanned events. We recently caught up with her and discussed her […]
Women’s History Month Trailblazers: Dr. Gregorie Constant-Peter
Dr. Constant-Peter, Medical Director Corrections Health Services Dr. Constant-Peter oversees the medical operations within the Orange County Jail. She has over 20 years of...
Nurturing the NextGen: Orange County Building Safety Inspectors Judge National Technical Skills Competition
Three inspectors from the Orange County Division of Building Safety recently volunteered as judges at the SkillsUSA Florida Region 3 competition held on February...
“Road Diet” Strategy for Safer Roadway Configuration
Many of Orange County’s busiest thoroughfares were developed decades ago when cars ruled the road, but in recent years people have changed how they...
One-Year Milestone of Orange County Solar Installation Celebrated
Ahead of National Solar Appreciation Day, March 14, Orange County officials gathered to commemorate the one-year milestone for the county’s largest ground-mounted solar array,...
Public Works Crew Comes to Aid of Elderly Woman in Distress
An Orange County Public Works crew went above and beyond their duties when they assisted an elderly resident in need. On Monday, December 2,...
Orlando Family Stage Brings the Enchantment of Family Theater to Life
This is the second newsroom story in a series highlighting local arts and culture organizations awarded Cultural Tourism Grants from Orange County. For nearly...
Orange County Honors Legacy of Florida Highwaymen with Permanent Exhibit
An iconic art collection depicting dreamy Florida landscapes is now on display at the Orange County Convention Center, paying homage to the heritage of...
A Lifetime Dedication to Animal Welfare
Jennifer Diaz, program coordinator for Cruelty and Court Cases at Orange County Animal Services, has dedicated her career to protecting and advocating for animals,...
Second Annual Orange County ACT Awards Honor 40 Organizations With Millions in Grants
This is the first in a series of stories highlighting local arts and culture organizations awarded Cultural Tourism Grants Living in an arts-rich community...
