Public Health & Safety
Office for a Drug-Free Community Leads Efforts to Curb Opioid Deaths
In Orange County, more people died from opioid overdoses in 2022 than all other drug overdoses combined, and the importance of harm reduction — a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use — has never been more evident with the current nationwide opioid epidemic and fentanyl threat. […]
Orange County Animal Services Initiates New Program That Keeps More Pets in Homes
In early September, Orange County Animal Services had to move quickly when a canine pneumovirus case was found in a shelter dog. In order...
Harbor House a True Community Partner in Quest to Eradicate Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and Orange County continues to do its part to tackle this issue head on. The Orange...
Orange County Public Works Well Prepared for Hurricane Season
Orange County Public Works Department is one of the first departments called upon to help in emergency situations like hurricanes, and as we reach...
Idalia Updates
Latest news is displayed first. For resources and information on storm preparedness, visit www.ocfl.net/storm. To view the latest updates in Spanish, visit ocfl.net/Idalia-es. To...
Extreme Heat: Dealing with the Dog Days of Summer
Dangerously hot and humid conditions have continued across the state of Florida this summer, and heat index values have regularly climbed into the triple...
Here Comes the Sun: Orange County 2023 Solar Co-op Benefits Residents and Businesses
Solar co-ops are making it easier for Americans to choose solar energy to power their homes, and the Orange County 2023 Solar Co-op, in...
Flood Mitigation Project Brings Flood Relief to Orlo Vista
Improvements expected to help reduce flooding threat for 2023 hurricane season Since March 2023, Orange County Stormwater Management excavators have been digging muck out...
Be Prepared: 2023 Hurricane Expo Helps Residents Plan for Hurricane Season
When Hurricane Ian hit Orlando last September, it brought record amounts of rainfall, which created life-threatening flooding. Hurricane Nicole, a less powerful storm, hit...
Save Our Students Initiative Seeks to Reduce Crime and Foster Relationships
Teens across Orange County are taking part in the Save Our Students Initiative, an annual series of summer weekend activities for at-risk youth. The...
