Public Health & Safety
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 of drained retention ponds in the Orlo Vista neighborhood of Orange County, and a steady stream of dump trucks has been hauling the dirt away. The Orlo Vista Mitigation Project is […]
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...
Orange County Utilities Receives Accolades for Educating Residents on Recycling
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) recently announced that Orange County received a 2023 Communication, Education, and Marketing (CEM) Technical Division Award...
Victim Service Center Promotes Denim Day, Spreads Awareness About Sexual Assault
Mayor Jerry L. Demings recently declared Wednesday, April 26, 2023 as Denim Day and is urging Orange County residents to wear jeans to help...
Orange County Green PLACE Program: Impact Keeps on Growing
Orange County leaders and community partners created the Green PLACE (Park Land Acquisition for Conservation and Environmental Protection) Program a little over three decades ago...
Orange County’s Domestic Violence Commission Addresses Teen Dating Violence
When Tina first came to Pace Center for Girls Orange in middle school, she was experiencing behavioral challenges and shared that not only had...
Orange County Citizens’ Review Panel Delivers Impactful Programs for Local Communities
From programs guarding children from human trafficking, to career development opportunities to crime prevention projects, the Citizens’ Review Panel (CRP) has awarded more than...
A Look Ahead: Mayor Demings’ Priorities for 2023
When Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings gave his Oath of Office speech on December 6, 2022, he outlined some key focus areas for...
Buyer Beware: The Importance of Hiring Licensed Contractors and Avoiding Unpermitted Work
During the recovery period from a major storm, reports of unlicensed building activity and unpermitted work generally increase. Don’t fall victim to individuals that may...
