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Orange County Launches “Building Affordable Orange” Training Series

New Program will help nonprofit and faith-based organizations expand affordable housing opportunities Orange County, FL — Orange County has launched Building Affordable Orange, a new training and technical assistance program designed to help nonprofit organizations and faith-based institutions develop affordable housing projects and expand housing opportunities for residents. Delivered in partnership with the Florida...

Orange County Hosts 2026 Hurricane Expo: Power of Preparedness

WHAT: Orange County Government and the Office of Emergency Management will host the 2026 Hurricane Expo on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Oak Ridge High School. The event is free and open to the public. The expo will feature: One-on-one discussions with emergency responders and safety vendors Safety tips on how to survive a...

Orange County Issues Burn Ban as Drought Index Rises

Orange County, FL – A burn ban has been ordered for unincorporated areas of Orange County and any municipalities that Orange County Fire Rescue services, including Edgewood, Belle Isle, Oakland, and Eatonville. Burn bans are automatically instituted under Orange County’s Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance when the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) meets or exceeds 500. The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning unless...

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Domestic Violence Commission Reconvenes for a Final Meeting May 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

WHAT: The Orange County Domestic Violence Commission will be holding their final meeting on Friday, May 7, 2021.   The meeting will be available virtually on the WebEx platform on May 7, 2021, beginning at 3:00 p.m. or through Orange TV. The meeting agenda includes representatives from the Orlando Police Department and the Orange County...

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