Public Health & Safety
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs Testifies Before U.S. Congressional Committee on Heroin Epidemic
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee Oversight and Government Reform on March 22 as a key witness on the heroin epidemic sweeping the nation and Central Florida. Florida Congressman John L. Mica conducted the National Oversight Committee Hearing.
Orange County Fire Rescue Continues Partnership with International Paramedic Students
Paramedic students from Criti Care, Inc., of Winnipeg Manitoba, returned to Orange County Fire Rescue for their annual ride along the week of Feb....
Orange County Mosquito Control Continues Effort Against Zika
Orange County’s Mosquito Control Division continues to monitor Central Florida’s confirmed cases of the Zika virus and encourages citizens to learn more about the...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
Orange County Launches Heroin Task Force
Mayor Teresa Jacobs convened the first Heroin Task Force work session on Monday with Sheriff Jerry L. Demings, Deputy County Administrator of Public Safety...
Orange County Opens Three-Points Maintenance Unit
Orange County Government and its Public Works Division held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Young Pine Road Three-Points Maintenance Unit on July...
