Community & Services
Orange County Celebrates 10th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
Brightly dressed Polynesian dancers, a Japanese tea ceremony, rhythmic Taiko drummers and Tai chi demonstrations were all part of an annual celebration marking Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI). Hosted by Orange County and Orange County Asian Committee (OCAC) the May 10 celebration was held at the Orange County Administration Building in downtown […]
“You Spoke—We Listened!” Over 19,000 Orange County Residents Weigh in on Transportation Survey Ahead of April 26, 2022 Commissioner Vote
On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will vote on whether to place a proposed one-cent sales tax...
Every Day is Earth Day
Earth Day is a great reminder to celebrate and protect our planet and its inhabitants. It is equally important to be mindful, throughout the...
Energy Conservation at Home
Summertime usually means higher electric bills. Residents and business owners can reduce electric and water bills with a variety of available programs. Doing your...
How to Know Your Air Quality in Orange County
Did you know Orange County has scientists dedicated to measuring our air quality each day? That data is uploaded to AirNow.gov and can be...
What is in our Air, Orange County?
Let’s take a second to chat about air. It is all around us, all the time, but have you ever thought about what makes...
Earth Day Action Starts at Your Dinner Table
Earth Day is here, and like many individuals, you may be looking for different ways to help keep our planet healthy. The good news,...
The History of Earth Day
Did you know that the first Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970? Spearheaded by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin and activist...
Transportation Sales Tax Initiative Relaunched After COVID Delays
Making a long-term investment in transportation is critical to maintaining a high quality of life for all residents of Orange County. On January 25,...
Orange County Certified as “LEED Gold Community”
Orange County has become the first county in east Central Florida to earn the internationally-accredited Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Cities...
