Public Health & Safety
Fertilize Responsibly This Summer: Zero Nitrogen Equals Clean Water Bodies
While summer rains cool us down, they also wash fertilizer off our yards and fuel algae growth in our lakes, rivers and springs. We all know a healthy lawn adds to the beauty of our home, but equally if not more important, clean water bodies add to the beauty, ecology and economy of our community. […]
Splash into Summer: Water Safety Tips for Families
Did you know it only takes a few inches of water for a small child to drown? According to the Centers for Disease Control...
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Children Ages 6 Months to 4 Years
COVID-19 vaccines for our youngest Orange County residents are now available for children ages 6 months to 4 years. On June 17, 2022, the...
Scam Alert: The Importance of Hiring Licensed Contractors
Unsuspecting consumers can be easy prey for unlicensed contractors, whose bids almost invariably come in lower than bids from licensed contractors. The strong appeal...
Keeping Mentally Ill Offenders Out of Jail Critical in Improving Health System of Care
It’s a reality that most jails across the country house more mentally ill people than do hospitals. More than 40 percent of inmates have...
Orange County Public Works Pitches in after Tragic Crash
It was a horrific accident in March of 2021, as FHP troopers determined a speeding SUV struck the side of a car, killing two...
Mayor Demings: We Must Improve Mental and Behavioral Health Care
The mental health and behavioral system of care have been overburdened for years, and recent research suggests the situation has been exacerbated by the...
Transportation Choices: Ranking the Cleanest Ways to Travel
Human beings are good at comparing things in order to make informed choices. Recently, a transportation information technology group (TNMT) ranked vehicles to compare...
Orange County Receives Statewide Honor for #IGotMyShot Campaign
The Florida Association of Counties has recognized the Orange County Government Communications team for its innovative COVID-19 vaccine campaign, #IGotMyShot. The coronavirus vaccine campaign...
CERT Program Trains Orange County Residents to Respond to Disasters
When Mark Demyanovich and his wife, Karen, moved to Hunter’s Creek a few years ago, they were thrilled to learn their new community had...
