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Orange County Eliminates Medical Debt for Another 47,000 County Residents

Orange County, FL – Another $42.9 million in medical debt has been eliminated by Orange County, affecting some 47,000 residents. Through its partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, Orange County’s second round of debt relief includes accounts acquired from both local hospital systems and third-party debt collection agencies. In August 2024, the Orange...

Orange County Financial Empowerment Center Launches Free Legacy Planning Program

Orange County, FL  – In partnership with the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Orange County Government today announced that free legacy planning services are available through the Orange County Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). This individualized service can help individuals retain wealth by protecting and preserving their assets. Orange County is one of dozens...

Orange County Veterans Services to Host Community Resource Fair

Orange County, FL – Celebrating 80 years of service to veterans and their families, the Orange County Veterans Services Office will host a Community Resource Fair on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orange County Multicultural Center (7149 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32828). Orange County Mayor Jerry...

Orange County Joins Lawsuit Challenging SB 180 While Seeking Legislative Relief

Orange County, FL. – Orange County has joined more than two dozen other Florida jurisdictions in a lawsuit challenging certain parts of a new State law, Senate Bill 180 (SB 180), that restricts local home rule authority over land use and planning. With Orange County’s population projected to exceed 2 million residents by 2050,...

Art in the Atrium Opening Reception: “From Earth to Soul” by Vidisha Bajpai

WHAT: Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs presents Art in the Atrium, featuring traditional Indian artwork “From Earth to Soul” by Vidisha Bajpai. An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, in the atrium gallery at the Orange County Administration Center. “From Earth to Soul” will be on display through Tuesday,...

There’s Nothing Super about Super Speeding

Orange County, FL – Florida’s Super Speeder Law, which targets dangerous excessive speeding, went into effect on July 1, 2025. The new law makes extreme speeding an arrestable offense. Drivers who exceed the posted speed limit by more than 50 mph or who travel faster than 100 mph now face harsher penalties. In its...

Orange County Animal Services Reduces Adoption Fees

Still caring for more than 230 dogs Pictures for use:  https://ocfl.box.com/s/evqan2ibz57zrnt18lfzngsz5vtq4kee                                                           Orange County, FL – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS), a division of the Orange County Government, today announced reduced dog adoption fees starting Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, through Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, the day of the seventh annual “Furry Fall Festival. Adoption...