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Celebrate #407Day (April 7) to Support Local Businesses

Food Blog TastyChomps.com to give away offerings from local businesses and organizations in celebration of #407Day Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Government, The City of Orlando and Visit Orlando have announced the return of #407Day this Thursday, April 7, 2022, for residents to celebrate their hometown pride and support local area businesses. This...

Orange County Government and Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County Partner to Provide New Affordable Homes in Holden Heights

WHAT: As housing prices continue to soar in Orange County and affordable housing becomes more scarce, Orange County Government and Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County have collaborated to provide additional housing options to residents of Central Florida. Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and Habitat Orlando & Osceola President and CEO...

Statement from Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings | March 25, 2022

“I offer my deepest condolences for the family of the 14-year-old boy who died following the tragic incident at Icon Park. I look to receive more information about what happened in the incident and what will be done to prevent it from ever happening again. The Florida Department of Agriculture and the Orange County...

Orange County Selects Bacon Group, Inc. Official Designer for New Animal Services Facility

Orange County, Fla. – On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners selected Bacon Group, Inc. for design of the new Animal Services facility. Bacon Group, Inc.’s portfolio includes design for Miami-Dade Animal Services, Atlanta Humane Society, Jacksonville Humane Society and Chesapeake Animal Services. “This is a big step forward for the project...

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Extends Transportation Survey

Orange County to Gather Community Feedback on Transportation Needs through April 25, 2022 WHAT: In an effort to gather as much input from Orange County residents and those who travel regularly in Orange County, Mayor Jerry L. Demings is extending the online Transportation Survey to Monday, April 25, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. This is...