Media Releases

Backpack Giveaway at Orange County Community Action Centers

Backpack giveaway for Orange County youth at multiple Orange County Community Action Centers. Students will receive free backpacks stuffed with school supplies. The event will include free lunch for parents and students along with free health screenings and haircuts. Admission and parking are free.

Florida Simulation Summit to be Held September 16

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the National Center for Simulation will host the Florida Simulation Summit to highlight the state’s multi-billion dollar simulation industry and help identify opportunities for businesses to commercialize simulation.

20th Annual Orange County Community Conference

Orange County, FL – The Orange County Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division will host the 2015 Orange County Community Conference July 18, 2015, at the DoubleTree Downtown. Participants will benefit from 10 workshops that illustrate County programs, answer concerns and questions for homeowners associations, and provide assistance with projects and initiatives designed to enhance...

Upcoming Charter Review Commission Meeting

The CRC meeting. The CRC is committed to receiving input from the public regarding issues or topics relating to the Orange County Charter and the County government’s constitution.

Orange County Utilities Celebrates Smart Irrigation Month with Free Irrigation Workshops

Orange County Utilities will host five free irrigation workshops beginning Thursday, July 9, in recognition of July as Smart Irrigation Month, an initiative of the Irrigation Association, a nonprofit industry organization dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation. Workshops will focus specifically on efficient and micro-irrigation. Information including event day, time, and locations are listed below.

Grand Opening of the New Holden Heights Community Center

Grand opening for the new Holden Heights Community Center. The 10,500-sq.-ft. facility serves the Holden Heights area and includes spaces for multiple community-based programs. It replaces a smaller existing neighborhood facility that will be demolished with the eventual widening of the I-4 corridor. Features of the $4 million community center include a computer lab,...